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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786305535584 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC ISBN: 6305535582 Label: Live / Artisan Languages: Manufacturer: Live / Artisan Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Live / Artisan Release Date: September 28, 1999 Running Time: 140 minutes Studio: Live / Artisan Theatrical Release Date: May 16, 1999 Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential video: A strong cast, impressive production values, and astute direction distinguish this generally successful dramatization of the tumultuous life of the 15th-century French heroine whose military victories were eclipsed by her martyrdom. At the heart of the story is the conflict between the teenager's simple but fierce faith and the more complex political and theological issues that influence her downfall, a theme fleshed out through the portrayals of the young warrior's liege, the Dauphin (later King) Charles, and the Bishop Cauchon. The 140-minute feature follows Joan D'Arc's odyssey from peasant obscurity to notoriety as the "Maid of Orleans," spiritual fulcrum for the beleaguered French forces struggling to halt English invaders. As played by Leelee Sobieski (Eyes Wide Shut), her evolution from naive farm girl to seasoned soldier is convincing, as is her gradual awakening to the underlying agendas of church and state. Most critically, Sobieski radiates the young girl's fervent spiritual devotion. Framing Sobieski's focal performance are two equally fine turns from Neil Patrick Harris, who erases his legacy as TV's Doogie Howser, M.D. with a neatly shaded, steely Charles, and Peter O'Toole, who balances his signature reserve and present physical frailty to make Cauchon a moral compass for the story. Having opposed Joan as a threat to orthodoxy, the Bishop recognizes her purity too late; O'Toole turns this moment into a dreadful epiphany that resonates through the story's inevitable, fiery denouement. Fine supporting performances from Peter Strauss, Shirley MacLaine, and Maximillian Schell, plus evocative medieval locations in the Czech Republic, further buttress the story. French-Canadian director Christian Duguay handles the large-scale battle sequences with fluid blocking and smart camera work. --Sam Sutherland Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The best Joan of Arc movie choiceIf you are looking for a roller coaster ride with popcorn, watch the Messenger, which isn't a bad movie but a wildly innacurate one. If you want to see a film that blends history with action, "Joan of Arc" is your movie. Not perfect, but far more realistic, with Leelee looking and acting a lot more like the teen-age Joan than others have. This doesn't rush through the story as the Messenger does, and doesn't portray her as the gibbering fanatic the other movie does. Joan was always convinced God ... Read More Rating: - best joan-of-arc filmThis film does much to encourage the Christian faith, and the way many must fight the unseen battles, by doing what God calls each of us uniquely to do to further His kingdom of righteousness in sacrificial love. Rating: - Joan of Arc Joan of Arc This movie was a made for TV movie.. This version of the Joan of Arc story was a really good one...It was acted really well...The movie told the Joan of Arc myth in an extremely realistic and accurate way...This version of the Joan of Arc story explains the myth ...It is work of true genius...Outstanding!!! Rating:  - Awful.I had to stop watching this film after about 20 minutes because the acting was so horrible. It might be a great rendition of Joan's story, but I'll never know because I can't bring myself to try to sit through it again. Rating: - greatthis is a great movie i highly reccomend it to CATHOLICS protestents might not think much of the movien but it was very very good movie |
