In my opinion, there has not been a better adaptation of the Dumas classic than this. It is not only the closest to the book, but it is also the wittiest. The casting in itself was genius. With Oliver Platt (Lake Placid, Dr. Dolittle) playing the wise cracking Porthos the pirate to perfection, Charlie Sheen (Spin City, The Chase) playing the god fearing Aramis with ease, Chris O'Donnell (Batman forever, Batman and Robin) playing the youngest musketeer D'Artagnan with a subtle charm and arrogance, and Kiefer Sutherland playing the brooding, melancholy musketeer leader Athos with undying depression, you can't miss. I highly recommend this film to anyone who remembers playing swashbucklers or cops and robbers as a child. Not only does this version have the best looking musketeer, but it also has the most magnetic person as the villian, Tim Curry (Congo, Rocky Horror Picture Show). Although most rememebred for his untouchable role as Dr. Frank N. Futter in Rocky Horror, Curry captures Cardinal Richelieu with such perfection, it's hard to remember he is only acting. I found myself so enthralled my this movie, I was actually yelling at the acreen. Rooting for the good guys and booing the bad guys, it truly a great film!
I GIVE THIS FILM: * * * * (4 stars)
I GIVE THIS FILM: * * * * (4 stars)
