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The Messenger poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.1 / 100
2009·Drama / Romance / War·1h 53m

THE MESSENGER

“The Scars of War Will Last Forever.”

Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who has returned home from Iraq, is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Montgomery is partnered with Captain Tony Stone, to give notice to the families of fallen soldiers. The Sergeant is drawn to Olivia Pitterson, to whom he has delivered news of her husband’s death.

Above the Line
Oren Moverman·DirectorAlessandro Camon·WriterOren Moverman·WriterBobby Bukowski·Director of PhotographyNathan Larson·Original Music ComposerAlex Hall·Editor
Cast
Ben Foster·Will MontgomeryWoody Harrelson·Tony StoneJena Malone·KellyEamonn Walker·Stuart DorsettSamantha Morton·Olivia PittersonSteve Buscemi·Dale MartinDale Soules·CashierStevie Ray Dallimore·Kelly's FatherMichael Chernus·AlanYaya DaCosta·Monica Washington
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 1
Oren Moverman·Director
Writing· 2
Alessandro Camon·WriterOren Moverman·Writer
Camera· 1
Bobby Bukowski·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Alex Hall·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Nathan Larson·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Stephen Beatrice·Production DesignCatherine George·Costume DesignCristina Casanas·Set Decoration
Production· 8
Lawrence Inglee·ProducerZach Miller·ProducerBryan Zuriff·Executive ProducerMark Gordon·ProducerDavid Whealy·Executive ProducerBenjamin Goldhirsh·Executive ProducerLaura Rosenthal·CastingAli Farrell·Casting
Other Departments· 6
Blaise Corrigan·Stunt CoordinatorWilliam Cote·StuntsChristopher Place·StuntsJackie Eckhouse·ThanksGeoffrey Dowell·StuntsBen Affleck·Thanks
By the Numbers
63.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
90%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI -75%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Messenger's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A6951
#E2E2E2
#3A3A3A
Mood
Intriguing, Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a young man with curly brown hair looking directly at the viewer with a slightly open mouth. He is wearing a dark blue top und”

drama
Key Elements
Playing CardsAce Of Hearts
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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