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Film Review: The Messenger

11:18 AM PST 1/30/2009 by Justin Lowe, AP

PARK CITY -- Offering another perspective on the Iraq war's impact on returning soldiers, "The Messenger" gingerly probes wounds that are still healing with admirable empathy and insight. This delicate subject matter could be a tough sell in a marketplace still averse to accounts of the conflict, but with a competition slot at the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival following its Sundance world premiere, the film could see a pick-up from a dedicated distributor attuned to the careful handling required for a theatrical release.

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