Review of The Messenger (2009) by Melissa L — 06 Jun 2010

Yes I gave it 5 stars. This movie is a must see! It is very sad.

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Melissa L on 06 Jun 2010.

The Messenger has generally received positive reviews.

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A very emotional film, The Messenger is certainly a must watch as it really manages to touch you in many ways and feels entirely heartfelt…

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