While the length of this movie may frighten some people from endurng it, one must consider the epic Braveheart's lengthy time, and how it still remains one of the best movies to date. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of  Arc, is a brilliant example of such a film, combining stunning visuals and  a talented cast to bring the epic story of the infamous story of the Maid  of Loraine to life. Milla Jovovich plays Joan, and the cast choice was  impeccable. Her ability to change moods from exhilarated to infuriated, and  from strong to terrified, truly make the performance believable. Her  visions of the saints and heavenly beings are absolutely gorgeous and  totally mesmerizing, cutting from shot to shot of different things  surrounding her as she experiences them. Battle scenes are filmed from both  sides' viewpoints, and the beauty of it is that 99.9% of all things  contained are believable. I'm not that big a fan of the score, though (to  anyone in my english or yearbook classes, I bet you're surprised to hear  thast one, huh?), and I think that it will have to grow on me before I buy  the album. But all-in-all, this movie is great, andone that will remain in  the mind for long periods after watching it.