Product: The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (Region 2) (1999)
Rating: 2.0
interesting overview of siege warfare-but no Braveheart!
This movie has 1 redeming quality-it introdues the modernviewer to the art of war, especially the devestation brought aboutduring a siege. I liked the way the movie took you through all the different phases of a battle; the rallying of the troops, the pre-fighting taunting, the use of siege towers, etc.. What amazed me is how much this movie stole from Braveheart. The scenes involving Joan addressing the troops before the charge and the boiling oil falling on the helpless battering ram chargers made me think I put the wrong tape in.