Review of The Messenger (2009) by Robert G — 21 Jun 2010

This movies was unexpected and very difficult to watch. The performances were incredible.

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Robert G on 21 Jun 2010.

The Messenger has generally received positive reviews.

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Incredible performances by Harrelson and Foster. Important look at the other side of war -- those who deal with the deaths of soldiers…

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This highly emotional film has an incredible script, as well as amazing performances from Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson (and even Steve Buscemi,…

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The scenes between Montgomery and Stone in plainclothes would seem to be tangential to Moverman's movie, but they're very much its point…

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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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