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  jimmy_flic@ wrote:
  The Messenger makes for good movie experience a la epic 'Braveheart' style. Its a little long, not irritating long, historical and philosophical film. Mila well plays the charater of Joan of Arc. The French court gets under your skin as any royalty would and you instantly fall in love with the French soldiers. I'm not a history buff, but like any movie I'm pretty sure its not historycally acurrate on the life story of Joan of Arc. The presentation of the historical look is incredible. Beautiful locations and the period waredrobe makes for interesting viewing. The battle scene are filled with action and interesting 15th century war technology. I think Besson explores the sanity of religion, in a time where religion reigned over democracy. The filmmaker final portray of the heroine is not one of God's messenger but more on the message of religion. (interesting paper to write on this for religion students). Religion can push a person, community, or culture to do the unexplainable. In this story the French used Joan as the vehicle to propel their resistence to the English and Charles 4 to get his thrown. In the process Joan realises her sanity with an encounter with her Conscience. Well if the psycho-babel doesn't interest you, the French vs English battles are quite good.
(7/10)
 
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