The sad thing is, each actor in this excellent cast can point with pride to a far superior film; in fact, just to be mean, I will cite at least one good project beside each person's name...to his everlasting shame! I feel spiteful because I deliberately overlooked this would-be comedy's bad reviews and paid to see some of my favorites:
- Matthew Macfadyen ("Pillars of the Earth") is Athos, who has become a broken-hearted, broken-down booze hound.
- Luke Evans ("Robin Hood") is Aramis, seriously considering renewing his vows and returning to the Church.
- Ray Stevenson ("Rome") is Porthos, reduced to living off his many lady friends.
- Logan Lerman ("3:10 to Yuma") is D'Artagnan, rambunctious and foolish.
- Orlando Bloom ("Troy") is the Duke of Buckingham, a sworn enemy of King Louis, whom our Musketeers are sworn to defend.
- Mads Mikkelsen ("Casino Royale") is Rochefort, who owes an apology to D'Artagnon's horse.
- Christoph Waltz (Academy Award for "Inglorious Basterds") is Richelieu, intent on gaining full control of the throne.
- Freddie Fox (lots of TV) is King Louis XIII of France, a twit terrified that he will be caught wearing a color that has gone out of style.
Had enough? Me too!
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Here is a link to a trailer:
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1451924505/
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Here is a link to a trailer:
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1451924505/
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