Review of The Messenger (2009) by Heather M — 01 Jun 2010

Amazing movie, painfully powerful in it's depiction of wartime death and the aftermath of those who come home, while their friends, brothers and sisters do not. Highly recommend to all!

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Heather M on 01 Jun 2010.

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