Review of The Messenger (2009) by Elizabeth C — 16 Sep 2010

One of the hardest movies to watch. but worth seeing.

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Elizabeth C on 16 Sep 2010.

The Messenger has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Tatsuhito K (750) 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 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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By Taha S (40) on 09 Jun 2014

Superb in all facets of film making. Brilliant acting, chilling, dark and gripping til the last minute…

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By Noname (709) 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 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 Ed Koch (36) for The Atlantic (1,046) on 16 Jan 2018

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

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By Bass 9 (254) on 16 Feb 2014

Incredibly heartwarming and gut wrenching at the same time…

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By Laura Kern (82) for Film Comment Magazine (842) on 19 Oct 2014

[Foster and Harrelson's] interplay, on the job (ruining the day of one unfortunate person after the next) and off...provides the backbone of…

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By Aaron Hillis (362) for Village Voice (8,525) on 03 Jul 2017

What really resonates is the complex tale of camaraderie between two men whose only hope of avoiding self-destruction is to let down their…

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