Movies

If Milla Jovovich does not receive an Academy Award as well as the film garnering the Palm D'or at Cannes, then I will be absolutely shocked. This is a movie with such terrible impact that half the audience was in tears. I can not speak to the authenticity of the history but anyone will see that the theme and message were crystal clear. A must see. 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.

Some movies would probably try to make a more divine spirit out of Joan but at least Besson examines all possibilities as regards to what inspired her. I think it was as honest a film you could make about Joan. Her quest for revenge combined with tremendous belief in the forces above that ignited her fire. Through Dustin Hoffman the viewer can question her motives and get her response. And what a performance! Milla was simply breathtaking as Joan.

A very clever screenplay: theologically, psychologically, historically and dramatically almost perfect. You can look at the story of Joan of Arc in all these four ways and Besson did it all four ways. And made a movie that satisfies you and makes you wonder, no matter which of the four is your favorite.This film was a big surprise for me since it had more depth than I could hope for, more energy than action, more drama than spectacle (although it didn't exactly lack spectacle!) Dustin Hoffman and Mila Jovovich give brilliant performances. I rate this movie 9 out of 10.