All-Reviews.com: "The Messenger: The Story of
Four reviews, with an overall rating of 2/4.
Box Office Mojo: "The Messenger: The Story of
Daily box office reports for the film's theatrical run. Includes a comparison with other Luc Besson movies.
Boxoffice Magazine: "The Messenger: The Story
Review by Annlee Ellingson. Lush cinematography, cameos by A-list actors, but a leading lady who is anything but charismatic. Rated 2/5.
Chicago Sun-Times: "The Messenger: The Story
Scathing review of this inept film, by Roger Ebert, who rates it 2/4.
culturevulture.net: "The Messenger: The Story
Reviewer Arthur Lazare pans the film, saying that director Luc Besson "presents Joan as a sort of intense Valley Girl."
Greg's Preview: "The Messenger: The Stor
Cast and credits, release notes, synopsis, preview thoughts, and a negative review.
HARO Online: "The Messenger: The Story of Joa
A review of the film by Haro, who rates it "okay."
Joan of Arc: The Messenger (1999)
The film tries to be different, and ends up being ridiculous. Reviewer lays the blame on a ham-fisted script and lackluster acting. Rated 2/5.
Luc Besson's film "The Messenger: The St
Allen Williamson suggests that the director's agenda has led to a movie which is not merely historically inaccurate; it is insulting.
Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, The
Review, filmography of the actors, and user rating.
Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, The (1999)
Cast and credits, plot summary, awards and nominations, viewer comments and rating.
Movie-Page.com: "The Messenger: The Story of
Cast/crew credits with a brief synopsis, movie news and rumors.
PopMatters: "The Messenger: The Story of Joan
Reviewer Beth Armitage mocks Luc Besson's excruciatingly dull epic.
ReelViews: "The Messenger: The Story of Joan
Luc Besson's film is the most lavishly produced version of Joan's story, and he takes a chance by questioning the girl's sanity. Unfortunately, the lead actress is not up to the role. Rated 2.5/4.
Salon: "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of A
Joan of Arc is an inspiring figure. Unfortunately, Luc Besson's movie is self-indulgent.
Screen It!: "The Messenger: The Story of Joan
A lengthy analysis, designed as a guide for parents.
Stunning "Messenger" fails to deliver
CNN's Paul Clinton says that "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" is beautiful to look at, but suffers from insipid dialogue and an unconvincing leading lady. Review and stills.
Swords, words clash in fussy Joan of Arc drama
Joe Baltake of the Sacramento Bee reviews "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc." Includes quotes from other critics. Rated 2/4.
The French Witch Project
MaryAnn Johanson reviews the tedious and self-important "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc."
The Messenger
Screenwriter and director Ronald F. Maxwell says that this film is false through and through: based on an outrageous lie, uninterested in the historical context, not the least bit curious about what motivated Joan of Arc or her contemporaries.