The story of Joan of Arc is a myth and legend beyond religious belief and war stories, it is a true triumph of the human spirit.  Anything you set your mind to can be accomplished no matter how strange or outlandish it may be.  And Joan did it, to be glorified for all eternity for her bravery.  This movie came under some flack for some overdramatics and a bit of choppy story flow, but it fleshed out Joan for who she really was and how she was used as well as abused by the higher powers of heaven and earth.