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30 October 2009 (USA) morePlot:
An American soldier struggles with an ethical dilemma when he becomes involved with a widow of a fallen officer. | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(23 articles)
Indie Roundup: 'Hideous,' 'Messenger,' Townes Van Zandt (From Cinematical. 15 July 2009, 7:15 PM, PDT)
Oscilloscope to distribute "The Messenger"
(From Movie Jungle. 14 July 2009, 1:46 AM, PDT)
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(Credited cast) | T.J. Allen | ... | Teenager #2 |
 | Steve Antonucci | ... | Soldier 'Fix' |
| Angel Caban | ... | Mr. Vasquez |
| Gaius Charles | ... | Brown |
 | Michael Chernus | ... | Alan |
 | Fabrizia Dal Farra | ... | Army Wife |
 | J.D. Daniels | ... | Newgarden |
| Brian Adam DeJesus | ... | Teenager #1 |
| Paul Diomede | ... | Officer Davis Motorcycle Cop |
| Fiona Dourif | ... | Soldier's Wife |
| Lisa Emery | ... | Faye |
 | Halley Feiffer | ... | Marla |
 | Ben Foster | ... | Will Montgomery |
 | Peter Friedman | ... | Mr. Cohen |
| Kevin Hagan | ... | Mr. Flanigan |
 | Woody Harrelson | ... | Anthony 'Tony' Stone |
| Peter Francis James | ... | Dr. Grosso |
 | Jenny Kirlin | ... | Ramirez |
 | Sam Kitchin | ... | Colonel Bauer |
 | Jena Malone | ... | Kelly |
| J. Salome Martinez | ... | Captain Garcia |
 | Samantha Morton | ... | Olivia Pitterson |
 | Lindsay Michelle Nader | ... | Claire |
 | Tomoko Otsuka | ... | Japanese Army Wife |
| Portia | ... | Mrs. Burrell |
| Patrick Riviere | ... | Thrifty Guy |
 | Armand Schultz | ... | Dr. Klein |
 | Jeremy Strong | ||
 | Karen Summerton | ... | Flirty Girl |
 | Adam Trese | ... | Manfrey |
 | Eamonn Walker | ... | Colonel Stuart Dorsett |
| Merritt Wever | ... | Lara |
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Rated R for language and some sexual content/nudity.Parents Guide:
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Germany:105 min (Berlin International Film Festival)Country:
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This movie seems to depict a particular job very specific (if you read the storyline you know what I mean, for all the others who don't want to read spoilers, I will leave it to you to find out for yourself) and very clearly. Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster are really great in a movie with a slow pace.
Apart from the slow pace, you will also notice that it shot almost like a documentary. The two main actors have a good vibe going on and their interaction is always great. The unlikely pair work phenomenally together. Some of the stories told seem to be true and the matter is handled very carefully. Whether you like the movie or not, will depend on whether you think the story has enough material to be told. I liked it