Review of The Messenger (2009) by Lizbeth A — 21 Oct 2010

Simplemente conmovedora, transmite, llega y bien! Si tienen oportunidad de verla hÃ¡ganlo.

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Lizbeth A on 21 Oct 2010.

The Messenger has generally received positive reviews.

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By Noname (709) on 18 Aug 2014

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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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By Matt H (2,287) on 11 May 2014

Solid movie, but while Ben Foster is a good, solid actor, he just isn't a very interesting one, at least to me…

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By Luis C (539) on 02 Oct 2015

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By Ky K (546) on 13 Dec 2013

Great movie, sad, yet portrays how hard it is to pass on the news of death to the loved ones of the fallen…

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By Alex W (1,471) on 26 Jan 2014

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By Chiek E (259) on 25 Dec 2016

Very good acting, didn't care for the woman, but emotional and powerful, realistic…

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