This film has absolutely no connection to Dumas’ novel; it’s important to acknowledge that before considering this Disney-esque version of the story. Chris O'Donnell, appearing excessively good-looking as "D'Artagnan," comes to Paris with a goal: to emulate his father and become one of the King’s Musketeers. However, there’s an immediate obstacle – Cardinal Richelieu (played by Tim Curry) has ensured that this milita…

The idea that a hero’s strength depends on the villain’s quality leads one to consider whether villains are only as effective as their heroic counterparts. Considering this, The Three Musketeers boasts an exceptional collection of antagonists, arguably the strongest in any film. Tim Curry and Michael Wincott's portrayals of Cardinal Richelieu and Count de Rochefort—referred to as Captain in this instance—are particul…

It’s hard to say which is more excessive—the frequent, unnecessary displays of cleavage or the repeated use of that familiar line. I did find 'The Three Musketeers' enjoyable, although there’s certainly a lot of skin shown. The well-known phrase associated with the Musketeers is repeated quite often. This movie left me feeling somewhat conflicted. It’s undeniably fun to watch, but I wasn’t entirely convinced it…