Movie #214 "The Messenger" is a very emotional, poignant film, which enlightens civilians on military procedure for informing the families of those who have died in battle. It's sooo sad what they have to do and watching the news be received by the "NOK's" (next of kin) is harder still --- there isn't anything easy to watch in this film, and Ben Foster really shines in a major role here --- I had heard how great Woody Harrelson was in this movie (and he was nominated for an AA), but to me Ben is the central focus, the lynchpin, the glue that makes it come all together. He's in almost every scene. Excellent job all around. I highly recommend it for the strong stomach people out there who want to watch a good solid film and who want to be moved. It's an important film for us, the ones back home, to see.
Average rating: 3.438
I gave it 4 stars
The Messenger
(2009) R
An injured U.S. soldier, Sgt. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), is paired up with by-the-book Capt. Tony Stone (Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson) to notify families of killed soldiers -- a job that bonds them as they debate different views on serving America. At odds at first, the two find common ground while facing life's variety of battles. Oren Moverman directs this poignant military tale that co-stars Samantha Morton and Jena Malone.
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