The film carries echoes of those earlier adventures starring Oliver Reed and company (1973) in its telling of the schemes unfolding within the court of King Louis XIII, portrayed by Freddie Fox. Logan Lerman takes on the role of “D’Artagnan,” arriving in Paris and quickly finding himself facing three individuals with whom he must fight. These are “Athos” (Matthew Macfadyen), “Porthos” (Ray Stevenson), and “Aramis” (L…

The Three Musketeers provides an enjoyable viewing experience. I seem to really appreciate this story, considering that I also rated and enjoyed the 1993 version directed by Stephen Herek and produced by Disney – in fact, I even prefer this one! This 2011 adaptation begins exceptionally well; the initial scenes were very much to my taste with their humor and editing. It’s true that it doesn't consistently m…