Movie Review : The Messenger
The main draw for me to this movie is Woody Harrelson, the description of the movie was not so enticing but since I did not have any other choice at the time, I went for this one.
I was glad at the end to have watched this, the story is not great but the acting and the directing was done well that the movie notched up from what could have been just a simple story.
Woody Harrelson did not overdo his role and just played it very well to support Ben Foster, but their tandem was so good and both acted so well that it felt like the story was about both of them and not just concentrated on Ben's character.
The story gives a back at home feel of how it is coming back from serving in active duty as well as the not so glamorous work of informing family of fallen soldiers. There apparently must be a precise way to break the news and guidelines on how to properly react and conduct oneself in a distinguished manner to uphold the honor of the service, the country and the fallen comrade.
It's not overly complicated and you do not need to concentrate to much, it's good drama and acting and this just shows how a not so great story can be a good movie with good directing and acting.
Best to watch anytime, probably at night before you sleep.