Review of The Messenger (2009) by Trinite S — 07 Jun 2010

Woody Harrelson was amazing. But there wasn't much plot and it's not that groundbreaking.

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Trinite S on 07 Jun 2010.

The Messenger has generally received positive reviews.

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By Marcos S (216) on 30 Aug 2013

Um belíssimo roteiro, com atuações poderosas e a inteligência do diretor de filmar como se fosse um documentário elevam a qualidade do filme…

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By Gerardo M (147) on 25 Dec 2013

Beautiful movie about a sergeant force to be on the Casualty Notification Team after being wounded in Irak. A film full of sentiment…

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By Taha S (40) on 09 Jun 2014

Superb in all facets of film making. Brilliant acting, chilling, dark and gripping til the last minute…

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By Jordan A (505) 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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By Laura Kern (82) for Film Comment Magazine (842) on 19 Oct 2014

[Foster and Harrelson's] interplay, on the job (ruining the day of one unfortunate person after the next) and off...provides the backbone of…

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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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By Mike Scott (1,178) for New Orleans Times-Picayune (573) on 30 Dec 2014

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