Alright, here are the results from my polls for this "MESSenger" of sorts. I had these polls up since around late December, I believe. Here are the final results. I will have new polls up sometime soon.

1. On a scale of 4 stars, what do you feel the Messenger deserves?
(2) 25.0%  a. 0 stars!
(3) 37.5%  b. 1 star - a bomb
(1) 12.5%  c. 2 stars - wait for the video
(1) 12.5%  d. 3 stars - pretty good
(1) 12.5 %  e. 4 stars - excellent!

2. What group of words BEST describes this movie to you?
(2) 50.0%  a. libelous, slanderous
(0) 00.0%  b. accurate, gripping
(1) 25.0%  c. Razzberry-worthy
(1) 25.0%  d. Oscar-worthy

3. What was the worst part of the movie?
(0) 00.0%  a. Milla's performance
(1) 25.0%  b. overdone carnage
(1) 25.0%  c. miracles discounted
(2) 50.0%  d. Joan's 'revenge'

4. What was the best part of the movie?
(2) 50.0% a. Milla's performance
(1) 25.0% b. Dustin's performance
(1) 25.0% c. battle scenes
(0) 00.0% d. the trial and execution

5. What image of Joan do you feel the moviemakers tried to promote?
(1) 20.0%  a. Saintly, *but human*
(0) 00.0%  b. above humanity with her holiness
(0) 00.0%  c. witch, heretic, idolator, sorceress
(3) 60.0%  d. an irreverent, ignorant girl who knew almost nothing
(1) 20.0%  e. a warrior only

Oh, God, couldn't Besson get ANYTHING  right?

Here is a review and thoughts on 'The Messenger', but also Ron Maxwell's upcoming movie, 'The Virgin Warrior'. Thank you, Heidi!

I have studied Joan for 2 years and have been interested in the making of this movie - especially after the historical flop the Messenger was- case in point- Joan's sister was not raped and killed- she died in childbirth. Another thing is that Ron Maxwell studied Joan for 6 years in France- Besson, though he lives in France, obviously didn't study her.The only historical part of the film is laughable- Sony said it was historical stating this fact- Besson had the exact amount of soldiers that Joan had. That's nice- if your looking at numbers- But what about the records that are there for anyone to read? Was he too busy to read them?? If you're going to make a movie about Joan, you'd better! I was furious at this pathetic attempt to make a movie on Joan without studying her true character - along with the lies this movie portrayed. ESPECIALLY the so-called rape and killing of her sister making Joan want revenge-??? He just changed the history books on Joan to suit himself - How many people now think that actually happened when it didn't!! How dare he take someone so selfless and turn her into a selfish, bloodthirsty lunatic. In many instances, she was seen in the battlefield crying over the enemy - she even held an English soldier's head in her lap, crying and comforting him as he died. Now I believe this movie by Ron Maxwell will not only show us who Joan of Arc was, but show us her true spirit - her devotion and love for her country, and the mission she was called to. I emailed him( I don't know him) and I am impressed at the time and effort he's spent in making this movie on her. At this point it is still in post-production- And for those who want to read his screenplay - he has it on his website for $30. I really liked his review on the Messenger too. He said it would take a humble person to make a film about her - someone who looked at everything she said and what people who knew her said of her. It's there for anyone to read. I have read her trial - and the testimonies of her friends. If I could, why didn't Besson??? But the high point to this is that Maxwell DID, and that to me is in itself the reason why this movie will be the best movie done on her life. The reason? He's taking the time to do it right.

-Heidi