Her arrival roused the French, and they took the fort. Without reservation, I can give this film a rating of 10 and I thought that I'd never do anything so extreme, but this film deserves a 10.
We are somewhat used to the regular "automatic pilot" depictions of Joan's life, the woman who loved god above all things and believed she was sent to save her people from the clutches of the British. If you can't understand it, so you don't even understand what is cinema. This film is in the category, `either you get it, or you don't', or `either you love it or hate it'.
It's visually stunning and the casting and acting was superb. 21 out of 24 found this helpful. Since it is, however, a recounting of one of the world's most famous stories of military triumph and personal tragedy, the film actually generates the most interest when it concentrates on just those mind-boggling historical incredibilities. 7 out of 8 found this helpful. Search Britannica The villagers had already had to abandon their homes before Burgundian threats.
Was this review helpful?
Review: Joan of Arc: Her Story by Regine Pernoud. Sparrow: The Story of Joan of Arc Teaching Resources.
There are many deviations from the accepted facts of Jeanne d'Arc's life as set out in her trial documentation and the writings of the time. Before I watched it, I was afraid that we would see some saint of a woman, and how un-human and holy she was in what she did. Intoxicated by the battles and her mission to fight the war for god, for France. Her quest for revenge combined with tremendous belief in the forces above that ignited her fire. 17 out of 31 found this helpful. What's the difference?
We know little of the appearance of the relevations she had, but I am sure they were nothing like depicted - which evidently had some hidden meaning that the average movie goer will never be able to figure out.
Read More. The only reason I'm spending the time to post a comment here is to warn you not to waste two and half hours of your life on this film, like I did. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.In 1430 St. Joan of Arc was captured by the English and their French collaborators and tried as a The crown of France at the time was in dispute between the Joan’s village of Domrémy was on the frontier between the France of the Anglo-Burgundians and that of the Dauphin. Like all of Besson's films, The Messenger is highly stylized, nicely cast, and visually powerful.
Most of the supporting actors were excellent. She was born in France in 1412, at a time when England had conquered much of France. Alençon and the other captains went home; only Joan remained with the king. The key ingredient: the eyes.
I only read about 175 pages because the rest was Joan of Arc’s letters and they were in Latin. I haven’t read or spoke Latin since the eighth grade. 5 out of 6 found this helpful. The title song "My Heart Calling" is one of the most beautiful Eric Serra wrote for the movies. On the morning of May 6 she crossed to the south bank of the river and advanced toward another fort; the English immediately evacuated in order to defend a stronger position nearby, but Joan and La Hire attacked them and took it by storm. Led by the voices of her saints, Joan traveled in May 1428 from Domrémy to Joan went at once to the castle of the dauphin Charles, who was initially uncertain whether to receive her. If you really want to know the story of Jeanne d'Arc, you should better take a book... then you will learn that we do not know a lot of things about her. I love epic historical movies, both old and new (although I must admit I lean towards the latter - the more realistic, more visceral ones, like Braveheart or Gladiator). The "mystical scenes" where Joan was hearing voices or getting spiritual revelations were more like Natural Born Killers meet the Dark Ages. Personally i always get something out of Luc Besson films as they are so beautiful to look at with sweeping camera shots that give an epic feel and this is no different. 5 out of 6 found this helpful. Was this review helpful?
Was this review helpful? Through Dustin Hoffman the viewer can question her motives and get her response. I loved this movie. This movie isn't the typical hero stuff you would expect. If you are wondering about Luc Besson's vaguely heretical "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc", try to imagine a cross between "Excalibur" and "Heaven's Gate".