The Messenger (2009)
Reviewed in November 2009
Director: Oren Moverman. Cast: Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Steve Buscemi, Eamonn Walker, Yaya DaCosta, Portia, Peter Friedman, Halley Feiffer, Angel Caban, Kevin Hagan, Marceline Hugot, Merritt Wever, Lindsay Michelle Nader, Jahmir Duran-Abreau, Lisa Joyce, Michael Chernus, Paul Diomede, Peter Francis James. Screenplay: Alessandro Camon and Oren Moverman.

Photo © 2009 Oscilloscope Pictures
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B

Academy Award Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor: Woody Harrelson
Best Original Screenplay: Alessandro Camon & Oren Moverman

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor: Woody Harrelson

Other Awards:
Berlin Film Festival: Best Screenplay; Peace Film Award
Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Harrelson)
National Board of Review: Best Supporting Actor (Harrelson)
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