An extraordinary anti-war film that does not engage in polemics. The Messenger's extreme effectiveness is due to the brilliant acting of Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson.

It is relentlessly bleak, even in its lighter moments. The downbeat tone is wearying. These days, we just need some hope.

[Foster and Harrelson's] interplay, on the job (ruining the day of one unfortunate person after the next) and off...provides the backbone of this erratically paced film.

Exceptional film. [Full review in Spanish]