The Messenger (2009)Directed by Oren Moverman, rated R, 113 minutes
The Messenger is a painful and brilliantly acted drama about an Iraq War veteran who struggles with his new assignment at the Casualty Notification Office when he disobeys his new captain and fraternizes with a widow. Ben Foster gives a raw and utterly believable performance in the lead, capturing the frustration and helplessness of his character, and Woody Harrelson perfectly complements him as his stern captain. The story is captivating as each scene where they must notify someone of a death s truly heartbreaking, and the characters are carefully drawn and without cliches.
But, The Messenger's greatest strength, besides the amazing acting, is the compelling friendship that develops between the two soldiers despite their troubles. You'll like it if: You like films about veterans, war dramas, Ben Foster, The Hurt Locker or The Wrestler.
But, The Messenger's greatest strength, besides the amazing acting, is the compelling friendship that develops between the two soldiers despite their troubles. You'll like it if: You like films about veterans, war dramas, Ben Foster, The Hurt Locker or The Wrestler.
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