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Release Year: 2000

Type: Movie

Language: English

Actor: John Malkovich, Milla Jovovich

Rating: R

Sub-Genre: Life Story

Genre: Drama

Movie/TV Title: Messenger: the Story of Joan of Arc

Studio: Columbia Pictures

Edition: International Version; Closed Caption

UPC: 0043396046078

Director: Luc Besson

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Action master Besson takes on French history in this ambitious look at the legendary saint and martyr. Beginning with a young Joan witnessing her sister's rape and murder at the hands of brutal English soldiers, the film picks up years later when Joan (Jovovich) appears at the court of the French Dauphin (Malkovich), who is making little progress against his enemies. Joan's self-confidence and charisma induce the Dauphin to take a gamble by allowing her to lead troops, resulting in an upset victory at Orleans. However, Joan eventually outlives her usefulness to the French throne and is sold out to the English, who burn her for heresy. All the while, Joan struggles with her faith, exasperating the experienced French generals and having impassioned arguments with her imaginary "Conscience" (Hoffman). Features several exciting medieval battle scenes.

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John Malkovich, Milla Jovovich

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Luc Besson

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Messenger: the Story of Joan of Arc

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John Malkovich, Milla Jovovich

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by babyzac
Aug 28, 2019Top critical review
Disc scratched
The DVD arrived well packaged, but the DVD was not properly secured in it's case and was rattling around in there. There were two small abrasions on the disc. I realize that they can come loose in transit, but two small pieces of Scotch tape could have prevented that from happening.
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by cannonclubonline
Apr 12, 2010
Absolutely Astonishing Film. Could Watch This Forever!
Without studying the historical significance of this film, you could never really appreciate in it's entirety what would unfold in this film. The background to the so called "100 Years' War" is to be found starting in 1066, when William, Duke of Normandy, led an invasion of England. He defeated the English King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, & had himself crowned King of England. As Duke of Normandy, he remained a vassal of the French King, and was required to swear loyalty to for his lands in France; for a King to swear Loyalty to another King was considered humiliating. The Norman Kings of England generally attempted to avoid service. On the French side, the Capetian monarchs resented a neighboring king holding lands within their own realm, & sought to neutralize the threat England ... Without studying the historical significance of this film, you could never really appreciate in it's entirety what would unfold in this film. The background to the so called "100 Years' War" is to be found starting in 1066, when William, Duke of Normandy, led an invasion of England. He defeated the English King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, & had himself crowned King of England. As Duke of Normandy, he remained a vassal of the French King, and was required to swear loyalty to for his lands in France; for a King to swear Loyalty to another King was considered humiliating. The Norman Kings of England generally attempted to avoid service. On the French side, the Capetian monarchs resented a neighboring king holding lands within their own realm, & sought to neutralize the threat England now posed to France. Regardless of how big a fan you are of Milla Jovovich, this film showcases her spirit & dedication to her pursuits as an actor. Even though this film is now over a decade old, it is still just as memorable & profound as ever. Joan of Arc was known to have been a virgin, yet she was accused by the English for being a heretic/witch. She claimed to carry a flag or sword into battle, yet told that she preferred her flag over her sword 40 times more. As told by her followers, Joan asserted that she had visions from God that told her to recover her homeland from English domination late in the War. The uncrowned King Charles VII sent her to the siege at Orléans as part of a relief mission. She gained prominence when she overcame the dismissive attitude of veteran commanders & lifted the siege in only 9 days. Several more swift victories led to Charles VII's coronation at Reims and settled the disputed succession to the throne. Joan was only 19 when she was burned at the stake. Many people seem to be a bit disturbed over Besson's interpretation of Jesus in the visions. Obviously, He is supposed to have a slightly malicious look about him. He doesn't have a kind face as we've seen in most other depictions. Besson's Jesus has dark circles. Jesus seems jerky, never smiles, has a spooky growl of a voice (Dustin Hoffman in 1 scene), and even has a lazy eye. This is definitely a nightmarish depiction. Besson intentionally wanted us to be dismayed by this. Of course this should creeped us out. One of the themes of the film is that Joan's visions might have been paranoid delusions exacerbated by the trauma of her childhood. The scenes of Jesus definitely come across that way. Anyone so totally impressionable might have their Jesus insulted or their Christianity shaken over this, but I doubt it. Besson want to make a mental note within us that he portray this euphemistically as the idea that divine visions are not always "divine". The film was very involved at times & strayed off course a bit from truth noticeably on the revenge of her sister's death & violent rape that Joan witnesses at a younger age, however Joan's real sister died in childbirth when Joan was already old enough to move on to Chinon. Jovovich was extra pristene, which I think was totally positive, being that she was born from Ukraine. The European release was 10 min. longer than the US version, which omits, among others, the scene where Joan's virginity is tested before the court. Kathryn Bigelow refused to direct when Besson insisted that Jovovich, his wife, played the leading role. After 500 years (1920),Joan was Canonized as a Martyr Saint by the Catholic Church.
by r45M-JscQ2m@Deleted
Apr 26, 2008
The perfect companion to "Braveheart"
This truly great movie is in the same class as the fabulous one entitled "Braveheart". The Director Luc Besson and the composer of the music Eric Serra have also made "The Professional" which was one of the greatest gangster movies of all time, and "The Fifth Element" a superb science fiction flick. The stories of these 3 movies are in no ways similar, but they all have one thing in common; Superb script, acting, casting and music, as well as photographic genius that takes you right into the mood of the plot. Just watching John Malkovich play the King of France, is totally awesome. The Director makes you feel the suspense and creates great interest throughout, from the very beginning to the very end. Milla Jovovich couldnt be better. I believe the critics were unkind to this film at the ... This truly great movie is in the same class as the fabulous one entitled "Braveheart". The Director Luc Besson and the composer of the music Eric Serra have also made "The Professional" which was one of the greatest gangster movies of all time, and "The Fifth Element" a superb science fiction flick. The stories of these 3 movies are in no ways similar, but they all have one thing in common; Superb script, acting, casting and music, as well as photographic genius that takes you right into the mood of the plot. Just watching John Malkovich play the King of France, is totally awesome. The Director makes you feel the suspense and creates great interest throughout, from the very beginning to the very end. Milla Jovovich couldnt be better. I believe the critics were unkind to this film at the box office. But then so were they unkind to Mozarts Piano Concertoes in a minor key when they first came out. So let your own intuition be the judge. This is a great flick. Totally awesome in every respect. If you liked the fabulous film "Braveheart" you will also love this one.
by mtvito1
Apr 18, 2009
the Messenger: the story of joan of acr
Great retelling of the Joan of Arc story. Great cast and film technique. Start with Joan as a little girl when she first hear the voices and sees the angle. Follow her through to the very end. Feel her frustration as she is compelled to lead in a mens only army. See what happens when she is captured on what leads to her being killed by burning at the stake. Remember, the Joan story tells us that after the fire was out, her heart remained, untouched by the fire. Enjoy a truly great action flick with a timeless story of hope, faith, and the necessity of war.Great retelling of the Joan of Arc story. Great cast and film technique. Start with Joan as a little girl when she first hear the voices and sees the angle. Follow her through to the very end. Feel her frustration as she is compelled to lead in a mens only army. See what happens when she is captured on what leads to her being killed by burning at the stake. Remember, the Joan story tells us that after the fire was out, her heart remained, untouched by the fire. Enjoy a truly great action flick with a timeless story of hope, faith, and the necessity of war.
by mayhemcollectibles
Jul 07, 2006
mikes review
This is one of my favorite movies. It has a great story with a lot of action. The battle scenes were as good if not better then Braveheart. Not to mention how great the acting was. I do not think anyone could have played the role of God better than Dustin except for God himself. Even though many people have mixed reactions about Milla’s acting, in general, I think she played a wonderful Joan of Arch. And John Malkovich was excellent as the king of France. Overall I found this move very entertaining as well as moving. If you like medieval movies this one is a must.This is one of my favorite movies. It has a great story with a lot of action. The battle scenes were as good if not better then Braveheart. Not to mention how great the acting was. I do not think anyone could have played the role of God better than Dustin except for God himself. Even though many people have mixed reactions about Milla’s acting, in general, I think she played a wonderful Joan of Arch. And John Malkovich was excellent as the king of France. Overall I found this move very entertaining as well as moving. If you like medieval movies this one is a must.

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