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The Messenger is a 2009 American independent war film starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi, and Jena Malone. It is the directorial debut of Oren Moverman, who also wrote the screenplay with Alessandro Camon. The film follows a pair of United States Army casualty notification officers and the effects of their difficult work on their personal lives and each other.
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The history of Hollywood is replete with films that, despite initial praise and notable casts, have become memory-holed as cultural, economic, and political shifts occur. One such example is the 2009 drama *The Messenger*, directed by Oren Moverman, which offers an original and memorable portrayal of the Iraq War, a traumatic episode in US history. Although the film received critical acclaim and notable performances…More
I am always leery about independent war films. They sometimes veer hard left and become political sounding boards. The last thing I want to spend my movie money on is political cinema that bashes the Country I love or her dedicated Soldiers and Marines. I am also not a big fan of Woody Harrelson. That combination of factors put The Messenger outside my comfort zone. However, the trailer for The Messenger grabbed my…More