Review of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) by Lou R — 10 Jul 2007

Milla Jovovich appeared to have PMT throughout this tedious retelling.

This review of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) was written by Lou R on 10 Jul 2007.

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mario J (320) on 22 Dec 2012

Vamos que Milla Jovovich realiza su papel de manera espectacular, la historia de Juana de Arco es muy sonada pero las actuaciones hacen que…

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By James W (1,855) on 25 Apr 2015

A near perfect adaptation based on the life of Joan of Arc. Truly mesmerizing…

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By Larry W (344) on 03 Aug 2016

One of the most blatant peices of Historical Revisionism that I have ever seen. The combat scenes are quality…

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By Adam D (1,043) on 21 Jun 2013

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By Adam F (1,100) on 21 Jul 2013

A decent film but more Hollywood than history which I think holds it back. Overall entertaining but not great…

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By Lisa Alspector (408) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 13 Oct 2014

Luc Besson--and Andrew Birkin wrote the pandering, adolescent screenplay for this pseudosubversive hagiography, and nearly every scene screams…

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By Denise A (572) on 22 Jul 2012

Milla Jovovich played a good Joan of Arc…

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By David M (3,086) on 09 Aug 2012

I really enjoyed this but it made joan look nuts. Ill have to read about her to find out if she was indeed crazey…

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By Derrek W (14) on 13 Apr 2012

I love all things Saint Joan. Especially this…

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By Raven W (14) on 09 Apr 2014

Ok, I've read these Critics... that's why they are called CRITICS they like nothing and speak to the point of confusing people…

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