Review: The Three Musketeers

I have the novel by Alexandre Dumas. I'd started to read it last year, or the year before, but, unfortunately, school literature got in the way, and I never had the chance to finish it. However, I'm under the impression that so few people are familiar with the premise of the book that it doesn't matter what the film contains. So long as D'Artagnan is in the story, and people get to hear the, "all for one and one for all line," everything will be peachy.

Well, the film was definitely more than peachy. It had received poor reviews, but perhaps those who gave the movie a negative rating were expecting something more serious. I can tell you right now that The Three Musketeers is anything but. Right from the get-go, there was action, and a fun atmosphere. You could tell that the actors in the film were really enjoying themselves, and as such, the feeling was passed on to the audience.

The Three Musketeers comes loaded to the gills with fun, sarcasm, plenty of action, and the ability to make you laugh so much that you'll lose count. You'll also develop a love-hate relationship with the antagonists. Yes, you want so badly for them to fail, but the antics of Milady, played by Milla Jovovich, for example, left me thinking to myself, "damn! I want to be like that!" I don't think I have enough words in the world to describe the silliness of King Louis XIII, who was brought to life by Freddie Fox. His flamboyance killed me every time! And the Cardinal! He was played by Christoph Waltz, who did an absolutely fantastic job. Surprisingly, Orlando Bloom did a good job portraying the Duke of Buckingham. You just might forget that he once sported luscious, blond locks.

Of course, I must make mention of the Musketeers themselves. D'Artagnan was played by Logan Lerman, who I've never heard of, but who did an excellent job. Don't insult this guy's horse. He just might decide to kill you when you don't apologize to it. Matthew McFadden played Athos, the head Musketeer. He was bad-ass, and the epitome of manly. Men, take note. You should really consider modelling yourselves off this Musketeer, because he was bloody awesome! Aramis, a pseudo man-of-the-cloth was portrayed by Luke Evans. Now that was one stealthy Musketeer. Finally, there was Porthos, who was brought to life by Ray Stevenson. He. Was. HILARIOUS! He was both the muscle, and the sarcastic touch.

If you're walking into this movie expecting something with a serious tone, you will be greatly disappointed. However, if you like fun, want to laugh hysterically, and see the epitome of manliness, you will very likely enjoy The Three Musketeers. Don't be too surprised when a sequel comes out, for what was on the horizon at the end of the film looks too good to leave alone. The Three Musketeers, without question, gets my full recommendation.