The Musketeer (2001)

Alexander Dumas' novel is updated with an eastern influence as D'Artagnan attempts to join the king's elite guards, the Royal Musketeers, and find the man who killed his parents.

Director:

Peter Hyams

Writers:

Alexandre Dumas père (novels), Gene Quintano (screenplay)

Stars:

Catherine Deneuve, Mena Suvari, Stephen Rea

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Catherine Deneuve	...	The Queen
Mena Suvari	...	Francesca Bonacieux
Stephen Rea	...	Cardinal Richelieu
Tim Roth	...	Febre the Man in Black
Justin Chambers	...	D'Artagnan
Bill Treacher	...	Bonacieux
Daniel Mesguich	...	King Louis XIII
David Schofield	...	Rochefort, Richelieu Henchman
Nick Moran	...	Aramis
Steve Speirs	...	Porthos
Jan-Gregor Kremp	...	Athos
Jeremy Clyde	...	Lord Buckingham
Michael Byrne	...	Treville, Head of the Musketeers
Jean-Pierre Castaldi	...	Planchet
Tsilla Chelton	...	Madame Lacross

Storyline

In 17th century Paris, a dashing swordsman named D'Artagnan finds himself at odds with the powerful forces taking over France. He sets out to avenge the murder of his parents and finds his country cleaved by chaos and civil unrest. His heart softens only for Francesca, a fiery peasant girl who claims D'Artagnan's heart on sight.

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Plot Keywords:

17th century | swordsman | king | guard | musketeer | 

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Taglines:

As you've never seen it before.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Adventure | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense action violence and some sexual material

Details

Official Sites:

Media 8 Entertainment Official site

Country:

Germany Luxembourg UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 September 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

D'Artagnan

Filming Locations:

Midi-Pyrénées, France

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£131,338 (UK) (21 June 2002)

Gross:

£131,338 (UK) (21 June 2002)

Company Credits

Production Co:

MDP Worldwide, Crystal Sky Worldwide, Signature Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Some shots during the final battle show rain, while others do not.

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Quotes

Febre the Man in Black: And what will you do, Your Eminence? Damn me to hell? Well, I'm certain that's where I'm going. And I'm just as certain, we can finish this debate there.

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Connections

Version of The Three Musketeers (1914)

User Reviews

Acceptable on its own limited terms

I dissent from the negative comments based on comparisons to the novel, or earlier " Three Musketeer" movies. This movie has no pretense of remaking the novel, or earlier movie versions ( the Michael York/Raquel Welch version is a classic). It is, at most, a modest "prequel", designed to capture young action viewers, and romantics ( Justin Chambers/ Mena Suvari); dirty old men ( Mena Suvari); and Deneuve fans (as all men ought to be).

Mena Suvari is wooden and ornamental, but Chambers here is at least as good as Heath Ledger in "A Knight's Tale". Deneuve is excellent as always. Tim Roth is a definitional villain, although Stephen Rea is a weak Richeleau. Lesser knowns as the other musketeers , and the French actor as " Planche", add spice.

I am a sucker for swordfighting movies, so loved this one.

There are many worse choices in your video store.