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The Messenger is an anti-war film directed by Oren Muffman, starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrison and Samantha Morton. The film was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany on February 9, 2009, and in the United States on November 13 of the same year

The film follows two soldiers, Will (Ben Foster) and Tony (Ben Foster), who return to the United States after serving in Iraq. Woody Harrelson) story. They are sent to the continental United States as death notification officers, responsible for notifying families that their loved ones have died in war. The two gradually became friends at work, and in the process of processing the news, they also began to reflect on the impact of war on mankind. The film presents the misery and pain brought about by the war by depicting the work content of the death notification officer and the impact of death on the family and society. The film shows the harm and destruction of human beings caused by war in a true and frank way, as well as the cherishment and thinking of life. At the same time, the film also shows the growth of the two soldiers and the development of the story, emphasizing the importance of friendship and mutual support.

The film received widespread acclaim after its release, and was hailed as a film with depth and emotional power. Ben Foster's performance is considered the pinnacle of his career and earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. The production and performance of the film have also been praised by film critics as excellent, and it is a masterpiece worth watching.