Welcome to the very first entry in a new category on my blog: "Films I Like -- Because the Critics Probably Don't."
Recently, the kids and I took in a great "older" movie (from as far back as the '90s -- wow!): Disney's 1993 version of The Three Musketeers.
I remember watching it in college and enjoying it immensely. Why? Because I'm simplistic in my movie viewing. I ask one question at the end of the film: Did I enjoy it?
If the answer is, "Yep!" I deem the movie as a good one. It doesn't have to be great -- destined for classic status -- or even award-worthy. It just needs to be enjoyable; one I will definitely view again one day.
This version of the swashbuckling, classic story by Alexander Dumas has enough action, humor, and drama to keep the viewers entertained for the entire 105 minutes it plays. Of course, it contains plenty of cliches and predictable moments, too, but that's what makes it fun. It's not always about keeping the viewers guessing. You laugh along at the "bad" lines, knowing ahead of time what the characters might say.
The story starts just as the Musketeers have been disbanded; a new group will guard the king. They must give up their uniforms and swords or face death as a group. All but three surrender...hmmm....wonder who they can be? Meanwhile, the young D'Artagnan is on his way to Paris to join the legendary Musketeers, not knowing of their earlier demise. A surprise awaits him, and he finds himself fighting alongside the remaining three Musketeers to save France's king and queen, learning the true meaning of the Musketeer motto: "All for one, and one for all."
Recently, the kids and I took in a great "older" movie (from as far back as the '90s -- wow!): Disney's 1993 version of The Three Musketeers.
I remember watching it in college and enjoying it immensely. Why? Because I'm simplistic in my movie viewing. I ask one question at the end of the film: Did I enjoy it?
If the answer is, "Yep!" I deem the movie as a good one. It doesn't have to be great -- destined for classic status -- or even award-worthy. It just needs to be enjoyable; one I will definitely view again one day.
This version of the swashbuckling, classic story by Alexander Dumas has enough action, humor, and drama to keep the viewers entertained for the entire 105 minutes it plays. Of course, it contains plenty of cliches and predictable moments, too, but that's what makes it fun. It's not always about keeping the viewers guessing. You laugh along at the "bad" lines, knowing ahead of time what the characters might say.
The story starts just as the Musketeers have been disbanded; a new group will guard the king. They must give up their uniforms and swords or face death as a group. All but three surrender...hmmm....wonder who they can be? Meanwhile, the young D'Artagnan is on his way to Paris to join the legendary Musketeers, not knowing of their earlier demise. A surprise awaits him, and he finds himself fighting alongside the remaining three Musketeers to save France's king and queen, learning the true meaning of the Musketeer motto: "All for one, and one for all."
Will they succeed?
The combination of Kiefer Sutherland (Athos), Oliver Platt (Porthos), and Charlie Sheen (Aramis), joined by Chris O'Donnell (D'Artagnan), works beautifully. They each play their parts with utmost professional shine. You know each character's personality from the start.
"Thumbs up!" ~Gene Siskel, Siskel & Ebert
"A hugely enjoyable romp!" ~ABC Radio Network
10 out of 10
PG -- 105 minutes
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