Ben Foster talks about "The Messenger"

ABC News Radio's David Blaustein recently chatted with actor Ben Foster about his role in the new film, "The Messenger." Foster plays Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery, a jaded Army vet who has just returned to the homefront after being wounded in Iraq. Paired up with the hard-nosed Captain Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson), Will is assigned to be a Casualty Notification Officer, a job that, in its own way, may be more difficult than combat. It's an emotionally authentic story of friendship and coping with unexpected jolts of humor, and Foster is sitting pretty to nab an Oscar nomination for his tightly wound but subdued performance.

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[shadowsteinbeck]

Both the interviewer and ben foster make this perhaps the most intelligent actor interview I've seen. Ben is one of the finest actors of his generation, if not the finest. I'm never disappointed with his performances and his range is incredible. he just throws himself into each and every role with so much passion and curiosity. I can't wait to see this film. And yes, he is pretty much the Sean Penn of his generation. Both incredibly intelligent actors with big hearts, and laid back attitudes.

[RonNYC100]

Just saw the movie. The Movie and especially Ben are Sensational. He is a cross between Matthew Modine and Sean Penn. In fact his voice sounds exactly like Penn's.

[daisydawn79]

This film brought out emotions that i havent felt in a long time. It is the first "war movie" that has brought me to tears. Not just for the lost but for the living. It was genius.