Wonderful adventures, locations and costumes in one of the most faithful cinematic adaptations of the celebrated musketeers
Of the many cinematic adaptations of the adventures of D’Artagnan and friends, this version (a French-Italian co-production) is remarkable for its faithfulness to the original novel, the wonderful settings (with many scenes shot in real French castles), the beauty of the costumes and the excellent casting (Gino Cervi’s Porthos is marvellous, with some great performances in supporting roles from a selection of Comédie Française actors). It has all the ingredients to cook up an excellent adventure film. What’s more, it’s nice to be reminded that “well-paced and full of action” doesn’t necessarily have to mean going at breakneck speeds through the plot.
Wonderful adventures, locations and costumes in one of the most faithful cinematic adaptations of the celebrated musketeers
Of the many cinematic adaptations of the adventures of D’Artagnan and friends, this version (a French-Italian co-production) is remarkable for its faithfulness to the original novel, the wonderful settings (with many scenes shot in real French castles), the beauty of the costumes and the excellent casting (Gino Cervi’s Porthos is marvellous, with some great performances in supporting roles from a selection of Comédie Française actors). It has all the ingredients to cook up an excellent adventure film. What’s more, it’s nice to be reminded that “well-paced and full of action” doesn’t necessarily have to mean going at breakneck speeds through the plot.
