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The Musketeer

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Theatrical Release

November 30, 1999

DVD Release

January 1, 2001

Studio

Universal Studios

Rated

PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)

Directors

Actors

Mena Suvari, Catherine Deneuve

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Currently selling for $2.34 NEW at Amazon.com

Formats

  • Closed-captioned
  • Collector's Edition
  • Color
  • Widescreen
  • NTSC

Additional Information

Adapted from the Dumas classic The Three Musketeers and set in 17th-century France, The Musketeer focuses on young D'Artagnan (Justin Chambers), who revives the musketeers in a campaign against Cardinal Richelieu (Stephen Rea) and his vile henchman Febre (Tim Roth), who killed D'Artagnan's parents 14 years earlier. The heroes must rescue the abducted queen (Catherine Deneuve) and her comely confidante Francesca (Mena Suvari), with the obvious highlight being D'Artagnan and Febre's inevitable showdown, which trades "All for one, and one for all" for ludicrous swordplay on teetering ladders. The film gets a trendy boost from Hong Kong action choreographer Xin Xin Xiong (Time and Tide, Double Team), but the results are decidedly mixed. While director Peter Hyams achieves convincing period atmosphere (lighting by torch and candles, etc.), he's burdened by a lifeless script and a bland leading man. The Musketeer is lightly entertaining, but another viewing of Rob Roy will provide greater satisfaction. --Jeff Shannon - Amazon.com

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