Review : The Three Musketeers – D’Artagnan : Rambunctious!
Based on a novel by Alexander Dumas’ #TheThreeMusketeers:D’Artagnan’, a movie by the same name has been presented in an engrossing format. This new version in two parts is quite entertaining in a rambunctious way. It’s a historical drama relating to the adventures of four fictional heroes from Paris. They lived under the French King, Louis XIII during the 17-18th century. Though the film retains its old world charm it indulges in modern techniques too.
D’Artagnan (Francois Civil) aspires to join the ranks of Musketeers in the royal court of King Louis XIII (Louis Garrel) and for that journeys from Gascony to Paris. He is a distinguished swordsman and in Paris meets three veteran Musketeers, Athos (Vincent Cassel), Porthos (Pio Marmai) P and Aramis (Romain Duris), sworn to protect the king. Cardinal Richelieu (Eric Raif) has ulterior motives and wants to topple the King’s reign by inciting turmoil in England on Catholics vs Protestants issue. Despite their associate Athos being framed on a fraudulent murder charges, they are drawn into a plan to entrap the Queen (Vicky Krieps) into a treason plot with her beau, the Duke of Buckingham (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd). How the justice is done is the crux of the narrative which takes place after swashbuckling action.
The film The Three Musketeers – D’Artagnan allows the viewers to go down memory lane with its old fashioned charm and it keeps them engrossed in the proceedings. The production values are of high standard and beautiful chateaux and abbeys project grandeur. The stunts presented are excellent and the director (Martin Bourboulon) marvels with exceptional visuals. He ensures the emotions and actions are laced with humorous moments apart from thrilling sword fights. The ensemble cast of gifted actors make the proceeding enjoyable. Francois Civil delivers an engaging performance and other three Musketeers, Vincent Cassel, Pio Marmai and Romain Duris are convincing enough. Louis Garre, as a King, lends a ‘royal’ support.
The Three Musketeers – D’Artagnan is definitely a good watch on the big screen.
***1/2