Joan of Arc with Leelee Sobieski: DVD Cover

    Joan of Arc Director: Christian Duguay Cast: Leelee Sobieski, Jacqueline Bisset, Powers Boothe, Neil Patrick Harris

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    • DVD Release Date: 08/14/2001
    • Original Release: 1999
    • Rating: Not Rated
    • Sales Rank: 4,159

    Viewer Rating: (16 ratings)

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    16:9 full-screen version; 2.0 Dolby Surround; Digitally mastered; Interactive menus; Scene access; Production notes; Cast & crew information

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    0. Scene Index
    1. Joan of Arc [5:07]
    2. France Is Suffering [5:22]
    3. St. Catherine's Voice [4:47]
    4. "Your Best Child" [5:13]
    5. Meeting Sir Robert [4:47]
    6. The Maid [5:42]
    7. Travel to Chinon [4:35]
    8. "She Spoke to Me" [4:54]
    9. Black Knights [5:00]
    10. Self-Proclaimed Icon [5:46]
    11. A Test [3:44]
    12. Convincing Charles [5:34]
    13. Eager to Believe [5:25]
    14. "Wait for the Signal" [2:51]
    15. No Weaknesses [9:07]
    16. Battle Positions [6:32]
    17. The Maid Goes Down [6:05]
    18. "Break It Off" [3:21]
    19. A Toast to Joan [4:51]
    20. Victory [1:52]
    21. King of France [4:52]
    22. Crowds Are Calling [7:10]
    23. Not a King [5:39]
    24. Army of God [8:30]
    25. Joan Goes Home [5:39]
    26. The Flower of France [7:06]
    27. Captured [5:59]
    28. A Place in Heaven [5:38]
    29. Key to Survival [3:55]
    30. Produce the Accused [6:30]
    31. The Trial [4:38]
    32. St. Michael [5:37]
    33. Rescue a Heretic [3:42]
    34. A Friendly Face [2:55]
    35. Burned at the Stake [8:46]
    36. End Credits [1:38]

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    Editorial Reviews

    A literal interpretation of the oft-produced biography of 15th century historical heroine Joan d'Arc, this four-hour television miniseries version of Joan's story is lavishly produced. In a tiny village during the Hundred Years' War, teenager Joan d'Arc (Leelee Sobieski) has been raised by her parents, flinty Peter (Powers Boothe) and Isabelle (Jacqueline Bisset), amidst the wreckage continually wrought by British incursions into the area. A devout girl, Joan experiences visions of St. Catherine, which lead her to believe that she may be the "Maid of Orleans," a mythical figure who will lead France to victory over its enemies. Counseled by local priest Father Monet (Robert Loggia), Joan pursues her destiny in spite of her father's wishes. At first supported only by lowly commoners, Joan comes to the attention of the Dauphin, King Charles (Neil Patrick Harris). Together with his scheming advisor Bishop Cauchon (Emmy-winner Peter O'Toole), Charles uses Joan to unite his quarreling factions. Skeptical but superstitious, Charles' generals, including La Hire (Peter Strauss) are eventually won over by Joan's startling victories. But awaiting Joan is a disastrous Parisian campaign and Charles' betrayal. Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

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    Okay..but just not that powerful....by Anonymous

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    March 24, 2007: After watching this..I was happy but not enthralled. The "Messenger" version of Joan of Arc was more powerful and profounding even though some of the scenes were a little too much dramatic. This movie didnt really show it as it was during her time..where as the "Messenger" gives the full look of the 100 Years War.

    Oversimplified & Underdevelopedby Anonymous

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    June 22, 2003: If you are looking for the Elementary school, Americanized, santized version of the story of Jeanne D'Arc than this is the film for you. The directors tried so hard to squeeze so much information into two hours that it led to little to no character development and gross generalizations of the time period. Now I do admire Leelee Sobieski as an actor and in this role I believe she does a fine job, but the writers and directors did an awful job of giving her good material with which to work. The history is sketchy at best, the people all look too pretty, the warfare is hardly realistic, and then there's not even a French accent in the entire cast. How could Americans expect to carry a story well that is so quintessentially French. It doesn't even really delve into faith issues of Jeanne, the French, the English, etc. and how this dynamic medieval personality raised so many questions of people's belief system. Feel free to watch this drivel but your time and interest in this wonderful story could be spent better elsewhere.


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