Movie Information
Overall Rank: 1980
Average Rating: 2.9/4
# of Ratings: 59
Theatrical Release Date: 10/30/2009
Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 05/18/2010
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Romance
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Oren Moverman
Actors: Steve Antonucci, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, Ben Foster
Plot: A soldier who informs families of their loved ones passing finds himself drawn to the widow of a fallen soldier. -- patjohnson76
Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
3/4
worleyjamers - wrote on 06/30/2013
An emotional powerhouse drama. Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster are stunning.
Rating of
4/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 10/20/2012
A different type of war film that focuses on the grief and aftermath of combat. Harrelson and Ben Foster (who I think is one of the greatest young actors working today) put in powerhouse performances that find a subtle balance between sadness and anger. The film touches on difficult themes that the average war film doesn't often explore.
Rating of
3.5/4
patjohnson76 - wrote on 01/06/2010
A strongly acted film, with good performances from Foster and Harrelson as soldiers who inform families of their loved ones deaths in war. Both are battling their own demons as they are trying to readjust to their new lives. Gets a little dark at times which makes for a heavy viewing but these are probably the strongest performances I've seen from these actors. I wouldn't be surprised to see some Oscar nominations for this small film.
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