The Messenger

The Messenger

  • Director: Oren Moverman
  • Writer: Alessandro Camon,Oren Moverman
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English, Spanish
  • Release date: December 4, 2009
  • Sound mix: Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
  • Also known as: El mensajero
  • "The Messenger" is a 113-minute drama film released by Oscilloscope Pictures. The film was directed by Oren Moverman, starring Goat Boy , Woody Harrelson , Samantha Morton, etc., and was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 9, 2009.
    The film tells the story of the cruel war that caused Montgomery's eyes and lower limbs to lose most of their functions. After returning to the country from the army, he accepted a job of delivering condolences. He also met a widow, and he found out that he had fallen in love. This strong woman   .

    Details

    • Release date December 4, 2009
    • Filming locations Morristown, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies Oscilloscope, Omnilab Media, Sherazade Film Development

    Box office

    Budget

    $6,500,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $1,109,660

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $44,523

    Gross worldwide

    $1,595,417

    Movie reviews

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    • By Elsie 2022-01-08 08:03:44

      Mourning bird

      Perhaps people who have not experienced war really cannot understand the trauma and suffering that war will bring to people, not only themselves, but also the people around them. In recent years, there have been many anti-war films, some facing the battlefield and some depicting life after the war. This film is also a different approach, depicting a special occupation in the military-the death notice group (always reminiscent of the copycat brand-the bereavement bird). For the captain, it seems...

    • By Joanie 2022-01-08 08:03:44

      A little more space is better

      If there are two kinds of stories.

      One is a tight structure and a compact plot, which drags the audience to climax all the way.

      The other may be casual, loose, any point will make you feel suspicious. The protagonist's coming and going are so nihilistic, and the lines are so indistinct.

      Then this film may be regarded as the latter.

      As all procedures stipulate, the sender will always only give a few words. It is precisely because the families that the...

    • By Rowena 2022-01-08 08:03:44

      Messenger of death

      It can be regarded as a movie through the unique perspective of a death notifier, revealing the permanent grief brought by the war to relatives. A clue is that the male protagonist a was appointed as the casualty notifier after returning from the war, and the boss e who cooperated with him will execute it together. Task. The childhood sweetheart r, after a joined the army, followed others and planned to get married. In the casualty notice, a came into contact with the black wife i who was...

    • By Marshall 2022-01-08 08:03:44

      Ben Foster is not like a soldier.

      Shooting heavy themes. Either classic. Or boring.
      Obviously. This film has a problem with casting, Ben Foster? This guy is thin and weak, and has no military appeal. Of course. Maybe someone said This is true? Don’t forget. The so-called art comes from life, but is higher than life. This is not a suspense film. The protagonist’s aura determines the type of character played. At least, Ben Foster is not suitable for < The messenger> this corner...

      it feels like the director wanted...

    • By Alta 2022-01-08 08:03:44

      Another perspective of war

      The film tells about war from a narrow and unique perspective, presents the impact of war on the original ordinary family, and touches the heart.

      Ordinary family life is not always happy. But the moment the death messenger arrived, it was the hope of happiness, and the ashes disappeared in a flash. despair.

      The soldier's widow said that when her husband was alive, it was not good for her and her children. She treated him as dead, but when he left, she found that she fell in...

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    • By Ulices 2023-09-04 03:35:18

      Yet another story of war affecting...

    • By Ceasar 2023-04-29 20:56:12

      A movie with a good theme and subject matter, and the shooting technique is very important! ...I always feel that the film seems to be a bit high-profile, so it's a bit...

    • By Elinore 2023-02-23 10:07:54

      If condensed into 90 minutes, it will be more...

    • By Zella 2023-01-16 14:48:03

      emotion runs deep, just my kind of...

    • By Nikolas 2022-09-13 05:41:43

      The subject matter and angle are good, but a little dull, three and a half...

    Movie plot

    US officer Will Montgomery (Goat Boy) was injured in Iraq and returned to China. Since his service period has not expired, he was immediately transferred to the army’s "Casualty Notice" service center.
    Here, Will and Tony Stone ( played by Woody Harrelson) , who is also an officer, form a partner, and what they have to endure and bear is a series of terrible bad news, all of them are their favorite comrades. The message of glorious...
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    Background creation

    "The Messenger" was written and directed by Oren Moverman, and it was also the first directorial work of Moverman, who was a screenwriter. The reason why he came up with the idea of ​​creating such a special service department describing the US military is mainly to blame. In the imagination of another screenwriter, Alessandro Camon.
    At the beginning, it was Carmon’s suggestion. He wanted to create a movie script that specifically...
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    Evaluation action

    "The Messenger" exposes the misfortune brought about by the war, but also contains a patriotic sentiment. The film selected the most heartbreaking side of the war to show the audience. The film creates a strong contrast between the huge character gap between a young and energetic youth and an experienced commander. Although most of the film revolves around their amateur lives, the scenes of the two soldiers working together are...
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    Movie quotes

    • Captain Tony Stone: Men are the ones that try harder to keep it together. They also can hurt you.

    • Dale Martin: Look at that tree. Look at that fucking tree! The same age as my son!

    • Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery: Why did you join?

      Captain Tony Stone: A dare.

      Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery: A dare? Why are you still here?

      Captain Tony Stone: Well, they offered me a commission, and no one dared me to leave.

      Captain Tony Stone: And I dare you to stay.