ARTHUR'S MOVIE RATINGS

I don't presume to tell you whether or not you're going to like a movie or not--people have different tastes and like different things. The main purpose with the ratings given for movies here is to give you an idea of whether or not you should see it in the theater, wait for it to hit DVD, or skip it altogether. So if you want to break it down...

*****: AMAZING! Everyone should see this as soon as they possibly can!
****: GREAT! Worth every cent to go see it in the theater.
***: GOOD! May or may not be worth seeing in the theater, but definitely a solid choice for a rental.
**: DECENT. Not a horrible movie, but it's not a bad choice for a rental.
*: BAD. Do not watch this movie. Well, you could, but I wouldn't advise it.

24 October 2011

The Three Musketeers (2011)

RATING:*** (3 stars)

The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war.

Despite what you're hearing from a lot of critics out there, The Three Musketeers is actually an enjoyable movie. The twist this time around is that we are taking the characters we are familiar with and adding a touch of steampunk to the world--most notably in the form of airships.

Expect to see a number of familiar faces as some amazingly well choreographed action scenes, but don't go in expecting a textbook adaptation of Dumas' original story and don't expect a story that will make the short list at the Oscars in February. This film is a fun ride that will entertain you--whether you catch it in theaters or wait for it to hit DVD is a purely personal choice on this one.

Trailer