The Three Musketeers | | Cast : | Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell | | Director : | Stephen Herek | | Studio : | Disney Studios | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen, Dolby | | Released Date : | November 12, 1993 | | DVD Released Date : | September 03, 2002 | | Language : | French (Dubbed), English (Dubbed), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | August 04, 2005 | | Summary | Entertaining, but not true to the book. | Content
 | I rented this movie because I loved the book. I was very disappointed in the movie because it is so different. The plot is completely wrong, as are the characters - the Cardinal is not completely evil, the queen and king do not love each other, Athos does not beg Milady's forgiveness, nor does he feel any desire to do so... you get the idea. However, this can be a thoroughly entertaining movie if you don't expect it to be a perfect representation of the book. It includes action, romance, humor, and drama, and like all good Disney movies, has a happy ending. Enjoy, but read the book after you've finished the movie! |
| Rating | | | Date | July 21, 2005 | | Summary | "All For One And One For All." Classic Disney Adaptation Of A Great Novel. | Content
| Walt Disney's bold take on the classic adventure novel "The Three Musketeers" (see my review of it in conjunction with
"Twenty Years After," the first sequel, followed by "Le Vicomte De Braggelone;" also see why I rated that novel as a whole than rating the two other parts seperately) stars Charlie Sheen ("Wall Street," "Navy SEALS," "Terminal Velocity," TV's "Two And A Half Men," airing on CBS at 9:00, now that "Everybody Loves Raymond" is off the air), Kiefer Sutherland (son of screen legend Donald Sutherland; "A Few Good Men," "Taking Lives," "A Time To Kill," in which he appeared with his father), Oliver Platt ("Imposters"), Tim Curry ("Annie," "Oscar," "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," Broadway's "Spamalot"), Rebecca DeMornay ("The Hand That Rocks The Cradle," "Risky Business," "Guilty As Sin") and relative newcomer Chris O'Donnell ("Scent Of A Woman," "Batman Forever," "Batman And Robin," "The Bachelor," in which Mariah Carey-yes, that Mariah Carey-had a cameo). Stephen Herek ("Man Of The House") directs this bold take on the classic adventure novel by the great Alexandre Dumas, who also wrote two sequels to "The Three Musketeers," "The Count Of Monte Cristo," "Le Reine Margot," "The Black Tulip," among others). Taking the basic portions of the novel, screenwriter David Loughery made it more for kids, throwing in just the right amount of humor, suspense and non-graphic action that audiences expected from a film adaptation of the novel, changing Lady De Winter's (played to a perfect S by the sensual Rebecca DeMornay) very complicated first name, making the Cardinal (wonderfully played to a T by screen villain Tim Curry) somewhat of a lecher and a traitor/ making D'Artagnan more of the protagonist than he is in the novel. He also completely leaves out the backstory on how Lady De Winter became evil, Athos' connection with Lord De Winter, Rochefort eluding D'Artagnan until the end of the story, King Louis XIII being a cruel and jealous s.o.b. (an aspect that was corrected very well in the movie; should've been developed more, however, but it probably would've made it PG-13 or R, had he done so), Madame Bonacieux's (here simply called Constance, her first name in the novel) foul murder, the Puritan assassin Felton, the Duke Of Buckingham (only mentioned here) and the servants of the four, just to name several details. If you're a purist, then this movie isn't for you. But if you're open-minded and want a fresh look at the classic novel, combined with Disney fun, then THIS IS THE MOVIE FOR YOU.
Everyone in the film did a great job, especially Michael Wincott as the villainous (and one-eyed here) Captain Rochefort (in the novel, he's also a Count). The backstory of how he murdered King Louis XIII's father, as part of an insidious plot by Richelieu, killing D'Artagnan's father in the process, should've been explored further, so that the "Loose ends" could be "Tied up." Good way to do it, though. The theme song "All For Love" (also included on the VHS) was great, performed by Bryan Adams (who sang "Everything I Do" at the end of "Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves" [see my review of that film in conjunction with the 1938 classic starring screen legend Errol Flynn]), Rod Stewart and Sting, with music by Michael Kamen (who also scored "Licence To Kill" [see my review on that] and "Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves") was very well done. The only other feature on the DVD (a trailer would've also been neat) is a 3-minute production featurette. The 2:35 widescreen aspect ratio is astounding. All in all, great film. See the 1971 classic first though. Rated PG for some violence. |
| Rating | | | Date | May 27, 2005 | | Summary | The Three Musketeers (1993) | Content
| In 1993, Walt Disney had produced another hit movie entitled, THE THREE MUSKETEERS. This is film that is definitely for all ages and up, and it is extremely enjoyable.
RICHELIEU (played by Tim Curry) is the Carnial of France. He is in cohoots with ROCHEFORT (played by Michael Wincott), and they plan to kill the King of France. Their first mission was to fire the King's musketeers. All the musketeers have turned in their capes, all but three: ATHOS (played by Kiefer Sutherland), ARAMIS (played by Charlie Sheen), & PORTHOS (played by Oliver Platt). Seems as though they do not want to give up on their royal leader.
Arriving in France is the young and courageous, D'ARTAGNAN (played by Chris O'Donnell). He has arrived to join the musketeers, since his late father was a musketeer until he was murdered. As he enters, he meets the beautiful CONSTANCE (played by Julie Delpy), as well as meeting Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Each of them challenge him to a fight. His fight with Athos isn't until 12:00 pm. His fight with Porthos isn't until 1:00 pm. His fight with Aramis isn't until 2:00 pm. D'Artagnan shows up to his fight with Athos, to which Porthos and Aramis show up as well, where they reveal their true identity to the young D'Artagnan: They are musketeers. Some of the Cardinal's men come along, forcing the musketeers and D'Artagnan into battle. Realizng who D'Artagnan's father was, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis decide to let D'Artagnan help them out in this little battle, but soon after, they ditch him, where he is captured and brought into the hands of Cardinal Richelieu.
He overhears a conversation between Richelieu and the beautiful LADY DE WINTER (played by Rebecca de Mornay), where they plan to not only kill the King of France, but to kill the Queen as well, where Richelieu and Lady will be King & Queen. Richelieu forces D'Artagnan to reveal the whereabouts of Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, but he refuses since he has know clue, to which he adds, "...And even if I did, I wouldn't tell you..." Richelieu orders that D'Artagnan be decapitated. The two beheaders are actually...Aramis and Porthos. They are here to rescue their young recruiter.
That night, D'Artagnan wanders off alone, after being wounded. Seems as though his wound is only superficial. He is rescued by Lady De Winter, only so she can kill him. But he stops her, to which she and some guards take him off on a boat, where Athos, Porthos, and Aramis are awaiting to rescue him once more, which leads Lady De Winter into killing herself.
The morning has arrived where the King and Rochefort plan to go through with their plan, but Athos, Porthos, and Aramis have recruited the rest of the musketeers, with the help of D'Artagnan to protect their royal leader. Rochefort was killed by D'Artagnan, with the help of Constance, since Rocherfort had killed D'Artagnan's father. The Cardinal was placed under rest for treason and attemped murder. For saving his life, the King asks what it is that D'Artagnan wants in return. His request: to become a musketeer. And a musketeer D'Artagnan becomes.
I have really enjoyed this film. Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, and Oliver Platt were picture perfect choices for Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Chris O'Donnell, in my opinion was a bad choice for D'Artagnan. The other three were rugged looking, with long hair and goatee's, while Chris O'Donnell has a young baby face. Tim Curry and Michael Wincott make me wanna grab a bottle of Pepto, because their acting makes me sick and I dislike them both. But this movie was thoroughly enjoyable and I strongly recommend to everybody. |
| Rating | | | Date | February 08, 2005 | | Summary | All for fun and fun for all! | Content
| The Three Musketeers is the greatest swashbuckling tale ever told, and there is no movie version better than this. It's funny, it's well done, and most of all, it's action-packed! The swashbuckling action starts from the very start of the movie and doesn't let up! The story is about 'three loyal swordsmen' and their young recruit and their quest to stop the evil Cardinal who wants to kill the King. You may search high and low, but you'll never find a greater action/adventure than this one! |
| Rating | | | Date | January 30, 2005 | | Summary | All for one! | Content
| D'Artagnan is not having a good day. He comes to Paris to join the Musketeers only to discover they've just been disbanded by Cardinal Richelieu. Things are looking up, though. He's got three duels to fight! Fortune turns Her fickle face again when he realizes those three opponents are three of the Musketeers.
That's one of the opening moments of this 'all for one' romp. While I can't say it's entirely authentic Dumas, the spirit of fun and frolic pervades.
"THree Musketeers" is definitely worth a laugh---or three! |
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