Review of The Messenger (2009) by Shannon H — 24 Dec 2010

Heads and shoulders above the Hurt Locker.

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Shannon H on 24 Dec 2010.

The Messenger has generally received positive reviews.

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The scenes between Montgomery and Stone in plainclothes would seem to be tangential to Moverman's movie, but they're very much its point…

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The actors playing parents and spouses (among them Steve Buscemi, Halley Feiffer, Portia, and Kevin Hagan) are stunningly believable…

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By Michael J (865) on 11 Dec 2013

Incredible performances by Harrelson and Foster. Important look at the other side of war -- those who deal with the deaths of soldiers…

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An extraordinary anti-war film that does not engage in polemics…

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By Gavin M (668) on 27 Apr 2015

Very hard movie to watch. It will definitely have you either turning off your DVD player or Netflix. Or it will keep you intrigued…

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By Jordan A (505) on 18 Aug 2014

Amazing performances from both Harrelson and Foster. A true drama that, like its leads, uses restraint for greater impact…

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By Claudia Puig (2,080) for USA Today (4,117) on 09 Jul 2014

This heart-rending tale also is a mesmerizing one because of several superb performances, particularly those of Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson…

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