Product: The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (Region 2) (1999)
Rating: 4.0
Refreshing Female Warrior
I realize that everyone keeps comparing this to Braveheart...why? This is a totally different story. Jovovich did a spectacular job of portraying Joan. She was innocent and pure, yet crazed and wild. It was extremely refreshing to see a woman warrior for a change and she pulled it off amazingly. The movie was a bit dry in spots but honestly the ending was worth the wait. Unlike the opinions of some others...I thought Hoffman was brilliant...finally a portrayal of god with a touch of darkness. He makes you fear him to some subtle extent. I was glad to see God shown in a shade of grey as opposed to the always white and graceful appearance in most films. I believe that this movie raises alot of questions as to how Joan of Arc was deemed a Saint, if this enactment is accuate..and who knows...maybe she wasn't as blessed as believed. I like movies that make you ask questions and think. This movie did that for me.