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  1. Nov 18, 2009 · “The Messenger” is an empathetic drama about two men who have that job. One is Capt. Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson), an old hand at breaking the news. The other is Staff Sgt. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), who was wounded in combat in Iraq and is serving out the last three months of his tour.

  2. Review. Ratings Show all. Sort by Featured. 8/10. 'The Messenger' is powerful and engaging film. Brilliantly acted film depicting two soldiers whose job it is to inform families when loved ones are killed in battle. Harrelson has never been better and Foster more than matches him all the way.

  3. The Messenger is a 2009 war drama 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.

  4. After being injured in Iraq, soldier Will Montgomery (Ben Foster) returns home to finish the rest of his tour of duty in the Army's Casualty Notification service.

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    • Ben Foster
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  5. The Messenger: Directed by Oren Moverman. With Ben Foster, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, Woody Harrelson. An American soldier struggles with an ethical dilemma when he becomes involved with a widow of a fallen officer.

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    • Drama, Romance, War
    • Oren Moverman
    • 2009-12-04
  6. Nov 20, 2009 · A critical favorite on the film festival circuit, The Messenger not only garnered the support of the military via the Defense Department’s Hollywood liaison office but also ensured authenticity on all levels, using vets as extras who were involved in the film’s twenty-eight day Fort Dix area shoot.

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  8. Overall, The Messenger is an intelligent and moving portrait of grief, love and loss which takes a very personal approach to the consequences of war, mixing warm observational comedy with compassionate drama, underpinned by excellent performances from the leads.

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