» 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. http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2000/11/27/joan_of_arc_messenger_1999_review.shtml
» Luc Besson's film "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" Allen Williamson suggests that the director's agenda has led to a movie which is not merely historically inaccurate; it is insulting. http://archive.joan-of-arc.org/joanofarc_besson_film.html
» Salon: "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" Joan of Arc is an inspiring figure. Unfortunately, Luc Besson's movie is self-indulgent. http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/1999/11/12/messenger/print.html
» 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. http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Movies/9911/11/review.messenger/index.html
» The French Witch Project MaryAnn Johanson reviews the tedious and self-important "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc." http://www.flickfilosopher.com/flickfilos/archive/4q99/messenger.html
» 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. http://www.ronmaxwell.com/messenger.html