Review of The Messenger (2009) by Denise M — 19 May 2010

Really good movie although as a military wife it hit entirely too close to home and spent the movie crying....

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Denise M on 19 May 2010.

The Messenger has generally received positive reviews.

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By Noel Murray (1,901) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 04 Feb 2014

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

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By Drago? C (170) on 14 Aug 2015

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By Tatsuhito K (750) on 27 Apr 2015

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By Bass 9 (254) on 16 Feb 2014

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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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