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I saw The Messenger (as well as Oren Moverman and Ben Foster luckily)
at the 2009 Philadelphia Film Festival and can say sincerely that I was
captivated and moved by it for the majority of its runtime. No matter
what your background or stance on the war, you need not worry because
it is not a movie that attempts to have an opinion, but merely one that
captures a different kind of war- one between civilians and the
military, between following procedure and following what you believe.
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In his last three months of service, Officer Will Montgomery (Ben
Foster), is assigned to be a messenger to next-of-kins who have died in
Iraq alongside the elder Lieutenant Anthony Stone (Woody Harrelson). He
struggles with being the bearer of bad news to heartbroken parents and
wives, delivering the messages to people of all ages, ethnicities, and
social classes. His work becomes compromised, however, when
complications with his girlfriend arise and he becomes involved with
one of the widows, challenging his ethical and moral considerations. He
plays the younger, more vulnerable to Harrelson'
uncompromising, and often cold ethic.The film is, in a word, compassionate, as it is almost entirely
character-driven. The chemistry between Foster and Harrelson is
incredible, demonstrating talent beyond the range of what one would
expect for both actors. I would be very surprised if either one of
these two were not nominated for an Academy Award. The cinematography
is also very unusual, filmed in long takes, letting scenes unfold,
rather than wide/medium/
improvisation.All in all, The Messenger is a touching story about the differences we
can make in others'
news and having an open heart. It's a tribute to the men and women in
arms without letting political differences get in the way. A story of
the war at home shared alike by civilians and military, it's hard not
to feel emotionally affected.
I was fortunate enough to see this at the recent NY Drama Critics
showcase, where both the director (Mr. Moverman) and a co-star (Woody
Harrelson) participated in after-show Q&A. First of all, the film is
superb - but the summaries I've seen so far do not do justice to what
the movie is really about. Sure there are ethical dilemmas, sure there
are soldiers who have returned from Iraq. But the great strength of
this film is its focus on individual human beings and their reaction to
humans'
accomplishing this so beautifully, accurately and subtly in a
small-budget film - is to be congratulated. Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster
and Samantha Morton are all magically on the same wavelength in their
performances. And the writing (by Camon and Moverman) acknowledges the
fact that reasonably intelligent people might be watching... people who
don't need every little detail spelled out. Oh yes - I should mention
that there's a lot of humor interspersed throughout. The result of all
this? The people you meet in this film will stay with you for a very
long time - and you'll be glad for that.
The Messenger has incredible acting by Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, and
Samantha Morton. The film has a curious flow to it. It begins predictable, yet remains
engaging, exposing a heart-breaking consequence of war no family wants
to face. Although the news remains the same, emotions run just as deep
at each door. Every scene is handled marvelously through subtle
performances by the actors. As the film unfolds, the viewer sinks into
the complex characters on screen, discomforted by the internal
struggles that slowly surface. The Messenger is a non-linear, character-driven film with exceptional
performances but might not be for everyone.
I will not reiterate the plot of The Messenger; it has been done
exhaustively already. The relevant facts, to me, are: This movie is a
work of art in which the intentions of the director, writer,
cinematographer and actors are all united. The actors, especially leads
Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton, give subtle, nuanced
performances. The plot is not cookie-cutter;
going to happen at every turn. It is serious at its core but is not
devoid of humor.Lately, I have been happier with the older movies I see on cable than
the movies showing in theaters. This is the exception.
Another gloomy drama depicting what life is like when back home in
wartime; this movie features some really great acting performances and
a subject that resonates every time very powerfully. The plot hasn't
been developed too much, as the story feels more focused on the
characters, on their moody and attitudes/emotions. It's about a
remarkable direction relying very much on the introspective work of the
lead actors. Ben Foster is terrific as a man permanently on the edge,
Woody Harrelson excellent as well as one who's crossed the edge
already. Impressive is also the approach to heroism, without ever
simplifying it and with a strong attention to the story-telling detail.
And even though the plot takes a couple of contrived turns, there's a
subtle, observant film-making about what's going on inside the
characters for a change.
The Messenger is being overshadowed by other war films like The Hurt
Locker, yet it is different and a great film. It has a very slow pace,
but it has some incredibly powerful scenes and some amazing acting.
Woody Harrelson is getting Oscar buzz for his performance, and he does
deserve it. He has had a great year, with this and Zombieland. As great
as he was, though, Ben Foster is just as great. Samantha Morton is
probably better than both because she possesses a subtle and powerful
gesture that only she has. I have only seen her in one other film,
Synecdoche, New York, and she plays completely different types of
personalities in both. Here, she is very quiet, but she is able to
portray the reason why Foster'
that Stone and Montgomery (Foster and Harrelson) have is very difficult
to do, and this is the first film to portray a job like that that I
have seen. The director and writer did a great job. One of the flaws is
that by the ending the film has no real directional focus, and this is
a flaw in the screenplay. However, still a great film that should be
seen not just for Harrelson but for the entire cast. Don't let the
subject matter turn you away
"Where seldom is heard a discouraging word . . ." All the words in The Messenger are discouraging, a film about two
soldiers who deliver the news of deaths to next of kin. Ben Foster as
Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery and Woody Harrelson as Captain Tony
Stone evoke the pathos and terror of the delivery, which no one could
ever be prepared for or endure without pain.Just as Kathryn Bigelow'
War to a manageable microcosm of the horror of IUD's with her study of
a bomb squad, so too does director Oren Moverman take that war and
crystallize it in the terrifying acts of delivering and receiving the
Secretary of the Army's condolences. Never is there a light moment
except when the two soldiers get drunk and sing Home on the Range, an
ironic song of tranquility amidst chaos.The dramatic moments of this memorable film are many because the
premise should not be taken lightly or romanticized, like battle
itself. The message of the film and its titular heroes is so
desperately depressing that only superior actors such as Foster and
Harrelson could make you feel at home on this range.
The job
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