The Messenger

Released Dec 4, 2015

1h 30m

Documentary

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12 Reviews

Tomatometer

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100+ Ratings

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Filmmaker Su Rynard explores humanity's deep connection to birds and the effects man-made hazards have had on their populations.

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Linda Barnard

Toronto Star

Gorgeous slow-motion footage of birds caught midflight against black backdrops is enthralling, although the doc tends to flit between narratives.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 25, 2016

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

For the most part, The Messenger does for songbirds what Winged Migration did for big birds.

Jan 29, 2016

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Martin Tsai

Los Angeles Times

The slow-motion close-ups alone should convince you these magnificent creatures are well worth the effort.

Dec 10, 2015

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Sian Brett

One Room With A View

Robert Sheehan has some good moments, and his flashbacks are the most interesting thing, but a directionless narrative lets The Messenger down.

Rated: 2/5

May 4, 2019

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Jamie Neish

CineVue

The Messenger has no life or spark to it, failing to provide an in for the audience, who remain on the outside looking in for the entirety of its bland existence.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 13, 2018

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Susan G. Cole

NOW Toronto

The loving passion of these activists makes a huge impression, and the birds themselves are spectacular.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 24, 2016

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 1.5 hours on real footage with nature!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/23

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adam b

A stunning and informative film. Worth a watch

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

good movie ending was meh.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Su Rynard

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Dominik Eulberg

Actor

Andrea Rutigliano

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Martin Wikelski

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Su Rynard

Writer

Sally Blake

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Su Rynard explores humanity's deep connection to birds and the effects man-made hazards have had on their populations.

Director: Su Rynard
Producer: Sally Blake, Martin de la Fouchardiere, Joanne Jackson
Screenwriter: Su Rynard
Distributor: Alive Mind
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2015, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $66.6K
Runtime: 1h 30m

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