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The Three Musketeers |
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Staring:
Charlie Sheen,
Kiefer Sutherland,
Chris O'Donnell,
Oliver Platt,
Tim Curry
Director:
Stephen Herek
Average Customer Rating:  
List Price: $14.99
Our Price: $6.36
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Description
Nab the star-studded comedy-adventure that dazzled moviegoers everywhere! It's the action-packed tale of three loyal swordsmen (Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Oliver Platt) who are joined by an eager recruit (Chris O'Donnell) to protect the King of France. Together, the foursome battle enormous odds in their attempt to defeat an evil royal advisor (Tim Curry) and a seductive envoy (Rebecca De Mornay) plotting to overthrow France's crown -- fighting against both time and scores of enemies! You'll cheer out loud when these exciting muskeeteers face danger, fun, and adventure at every turn -- proving they are the greatest swashbucklers who ever lived!
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LACKS THE GRIT AND INTELLIGENCE OF 1974 VERSION, 2010-08-24
I know I'll get panned for going against the pack, but if you are a fan of the 1974 version of The Three Musketeers, you will not like this one. The costumes look like they just came from the costume department, the hair styles look like they just came from hair-and-makeup, the accents and dialogue are right off the streets of LA, the story has been butchered from the original by Alexandre Dumas, the scenes are full of idiotic business (as opposed to the clever action of the 1974 version), the acting is mediocre (none of these actors hold a candle to the '74 cast), etc. The worst insult of all is that Dumas' novel is an historical novel, based on actual people and events; but NOTHING in this film has ANYTHING to do with history. The thing is, no one cares anymore. No one cares if a great novel is butchered, or if a great film is forgotten in order to make room for a truly mediocre one. No one cares about details, facts or nuance. The anachronisms in this film would fill a book. I don't know, I just believe that if you're going to do something, you ought to do it well; not force a great narrative into a Hollywood story formula, and expect the actors to act like their doing great work. It breaks my heart that movie-making has gotten to this, and that American audiences don't care. There was a time when they did, but no more. So if all you want is something to watch while you munch your popcorn, then go ahead and enjoy this. But if you want to see Alexandre Dumas' novel come to life, watch the 1974 version, plus the 1975 followup, The Four Musketeers, which was filmed at the same time.
By the way: people always criticized the 1948 Gene Kelly version for its slick Hollywood handling of the story. Well, this 1993 version is just as slick and just as bad for the same reasons. After you watch the 1974 version, watch the 1948 version and see if you can tell why these two films are both inferior to the 1974 version. Compare Richard Chamberlain's elegant Aramis, Oliver Reed's Athos, Charlton Heston's Richelieu, Faye Dunaway's Milady de Winter, Jean-Pierre Cassel's Louis XIII, Michael York's D'Artagnan, Christopher Lee's Rochefort, Simon Ward's Duke of Buckingham (who didn't even appear in the 1993 version) - even Raquel Welch's Constance. Compare the costumes and sets, which were really authentic and made you feel like you were actually in that period. Compare the action and the business, which were really very clever. Compare the humor, which the 1993 version copied from the 1974 one. Compare everything. There's just no comparison.
Waitsel Smith
Better than usual Swashbuckler..., 2010-08-17
This well written script is complemented by solid direction and brought to life by casting star quality actors, aptly portraying life in France during the 1600's with humor, action and even a moment of dramatic love and loss. A step above most of the Musketeer movies, in my opinion comparable to "A Knight's Tale" with Heath Ledger in quality.
"Dude,Where's my Sword?", 2010-08-10
Sorry but if you're going to remake a movie based on a classic novel at least try to follow the storyline. Oh wait I forgot,it's Disney where Classics are made to be broken.And don't get me started with this cast....... Anyway, if you want to see a serious,while still fun, version of Alexander Dumas' Classic go rent or buy the 73'& 74' two-part version by Richard Lester.
DVD Purchase, 2010-08-08
The ease of ordering this DVD and receiving it was simple. A few clicks and you can sit back and relax because it is on its way. It can't get any easier.
Good comedy, TERRIBLE disc, 2010-07-22
THIS IS NOT A WIDESCREEN FILM.
It has black bars hard-coded into it on all four sides on an HDTV, making the video size barely more than half a normal widescreen film. That wouldn't be so bad if the video quality itself weren't terrible. This is beyond a doubt one of the worst transfers I've ever seen--essentially no better than the VHS version, which is at least properly matted for a 4:3 television. This edition is unsuitable for any TV, HD or otherwise. It's a complete travesty.
The movie itself is a great 90s comedy--fun and silly. It's not a serious adaptation of the novel. It's unfortunate it has been ruined by the DVD producer.
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
EAN: 9786305428077
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305428077
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 1999-08-24
Running Time: 105
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1993-11-12 |
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