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The Messenger

Overview


Genre :

Drama, Romance, War

Release Date :

November 13, 2009 (Limited)

MPAA Rating :

R

Director :

Oren Moverman

Starring :

Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, J.D. Daniels

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Go! Watch this movie. You'll regret if not seeing it.    Readers  4 of 5 [Rate It]

Review rate : B+

“..You'll want to go along..”
by Owen Gleiberman [Entertainment Weekly]
Review rate : C

“..The Messenger starts to feel equally dogged about following a pat script..”
by Noel Murray [Onion AV Club]
3 of 4

“..it's likely to be shunned by audiences who don't like to be reminded of our armed forces' sacrifices..”
by Stephen Whitty [Newark Star-Ledger]
3.5 of 4

“..It means to shake you. And does...”
by Peter Travers [Rolling Stone]
3 of 5

“..freshly pinned medal of valor..”
by Chris Cabin [Filmcritic.com]
4 of 5

“..features some seriously great performances and a theme that will resonate powerfully with thoughtful audiences..”
by Rich Cline [Shadows on the Wall]
4 of 5

“..a somber but gripping tale..”
by Richard Mowe [Boxoffice Magazine]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Ryan Stewart [Slant Magazine]
Reviewed by Justin Lowe [Hollywood Reporter]
Reviewed by Peter Debruge [Variety]
Reviewed by A.O. Scott [NY Times]

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