Film

The ultimate test of manhood has evolved over the years as our approach to out-do other men becomes more extreme. The ways we choose to prove ourselves often involve being stronger/bigger, earning more money, having a more beautiful wife and of course having more bedpost notches. As long as it’s exciting, we’re willing to get competitive.

So, to celebrate the Blu-ray and DVD release of The Messenger on 17 October, which stars Ben Foster as an ex front line combat soldier, who is reluctantly posted to join Woody Harrelson in the Casualty Notification Office, we give a rundown on the 10 most dangerous jobs in the world.