Review of The Messenger (2009) by Debbie H — 11 Apr 2012

This movie is a very good but can hit close to home for some ppl.

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Debbie H on 11 Apr 2012.

The Messenger has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jennifer L (740) on 02 May 2014

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