Review of The Messenger (2009) by Maria K — 15 Aug 2010

Fabulous, spot on. What is the matter with the Academy, what a glaring oversight.

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Maria K on 15 Aug 2010.

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By Tatsuhito K (750) on 27 Apr 2015

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By Ky K (546) on 13 Dec 2013

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By Brett H (1,346) on 12 May 2014

Grim, yet interesting subject matter, The Messenger tackles a job that nobody wants and is elevated by terrific performances from Ben Foster…

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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 Shawn E (566) on 13 May 2014

Una joya más para ver lo subestimados que han sido Ben Foster y Woody Harrelson en todo este tiempo…

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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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With the insight and sensitivity of an insider, The Messenger illuminates the sometimes invisible victims of war -- the survivors -- and a…

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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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