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johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
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#1: Apr 4th 2011 at 12:37:52 PM

Is Milla Jovovich contractually obligated to slo-mo dive backwards under a hail of bullets in every film?

I'm currently reading the books, and I confess it's nice to have a straightforward adaption for once. The characters are all intact, and they're cast accurately. But, erm.... airships? Steampunk? I'm not sure what the hell is going on here.

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Buscemi I Am The Walrus from a log cabin Since: Jul, 2010
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#2: Apr 4th 2011 at 1:19:59 PM

I think this looks awesome. I have always been interested in The Three Musketeers and to see it in 3-D will be quite the experience.

And it's got Christoph Waltz as Cardinal Richelieu!

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LizardBite Shameless Self-Promoter from Two Galaxies Over Since: Jan, 2001
#3: Apr 4th 2011 at 1:24:53 PM

Is Milla Jovovich contractually obligated to slo-mo dive backwards under a hail of bullets in every film?

Only the ones directed by Anderson.

Jumpingzombie Since: Jan, 2001
#4: Apr 4th 2011 at 1:42:21 PM

This looks interesting and like it could have some coolness potential.

Is d'Artagnan played by that kid from the Percy Jackson movie?

Buscemi I Am The Walrus from a log cabin Since: Jul, 2010
Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
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#6: Apr 4th 2011 at 6:58:14 PM

A steam punk three musketeers, I am intrigued.

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Yuanchosaan antic disposition from Australia Since: Jan, 2010
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#7: Apr 5th 2011 at 4:20:57 AM

It seems rather overly dramatic (and not in a Quixotic sort of way) and dark for The Three Musketeers, but melodrama is apparently a contractual obligation for film trailers. I'll try to keep my hopes up about it.

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AirofMystery Since: Jan, 2001
#8: Apr 5th 2011 at 4:28:26 AM

At first I thought D'Artagnan was Michael Cera, and then I wished for The Three Musketeers as a quirky indie comedy, but I think this will do swimmingly regardless.

GendoIkari Since: Aug, 2010
#9: Jul 11th 2011 at 12:21:51 PM

Crazy Awesome is all I can say after seeing the trailer. I don't care for some inaccuracies it shows. Also, Orlando Bloom as a bad guy.

Mort08 Pirate AND writer! from Oklahoma Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
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#10: Jul 11th 2011 at 12:49:35 PM

People on IMDB who have been to test screenings are saying that it's actually pretty good. I've been intrigued by it since I first heard of it, and I've recently become interested in steampunk, so I can't wait to see it.

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kyun Since: Dec, 2010
#11: Jul 11th 2011 at 1:21:19 PM

I pity the poor soul who went to the theater and saw this trailer in front of 3 identical ones all for different movies!

Buscemi I Am The Walrus from a log cabin Since: Jul, 2010
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#12: Jul 11th 2011 at 2:16:45 PM

[up][up] Could a Three Musketeers movie ever suck?

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brc2000 Thermonuclear Warrior from here Since: Jul, 2010
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#13: Jul 11th 2011 at 2:32:59 PM

Steampunk is getting too overused. 'Tis a shame, since I actually think the setting is pretty cool.

syvaris Since: Dec, 2009
#14: Jul 11th 2011 at 5:26:45 PM

Orlando Bloom as a Villian.

"Good" 3-D

Steampunk?

Ham!

What more could you want!

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Pretty_Angel Since: Oct, 2009
#16: Sep 13th 2011 at 5:40:48 AM

Alright, we went to a screening yesterday (got some free tickets, hooray!) and it was actually a fun movie. It's a mindless action fantasy comedy popcorn movie. If you can get over the fact that they just don't give a shit about the books then you can have a fun evening with some friends.

For what it's worth the movie seems to be very self aware and doesn't take itself too seriously. Most actors also seem to have a great time on screen, particularly the titular musketeers and Waltz. Naturally there's plenty of lampshades hanging around.

What else can I say? Pretty costumes, great scenery and the 3D is really nice (though I'm sure you can watch it in 2d just fine), but there's also pointless fan-service, a stupid love story and some forced jokes. So yeah, not a must-see but also not a total stinker.

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#17: Sep 13th 2011 at 5:59:27 AM

Goddamn it, why is the trailer blinking so often?

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AirofMystery Since: Jan, 2001
#18: Sep 13th 2011 at 6:12:02 AM

So it doesn't get dust in its eyes.

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#19: Oct 12th 2011 at 4:38:37 PM

Narmiest film I've ever seen, and I can't work out for the life of me if it was intentional. My best friend and I were pissing ourselves laughing all the way through, and were really surprised that no one else was. Absolutely impossible to take seriously, though still great fun because of it.

If it was an attempt at genuine drama, it was one of the worst attempts ever. If it was deliberately the cheesiest film ever, it ended world hunger with its sheer volume of ham and cheese.

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Buscemi I Am The Walrus from a log cabin Since: Jul, 2010
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#20: Oct 12th 2011 at 5:07:19 PM

It's Paul W.S. Anderson. Of course the cheese was intentional.

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AirofMystery Since: Jan, 2001
#21: Oct 12th 2011 at 11:52:24 PM

Paul Anderson has never made a good movie, nor has he ever made a movie that wasn't entertaining.

Buscemi I Am The Walrus from a log cabin Since: Jul, 2010
I Am The Walrus
#22: Oct 12th 2011 at 11:55:26 PM

What about Event Horizon?

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AirofMystery Since: Jan, 2001
#23: Oct 13th 2011 at 4:16:31 AM

He directed Event Horizon? Huh.

RichReeders Official Muffin Watcher from Watching this muffin. Since: Feb, 2011
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#24: Oct 13th 2011 at 8:44:00 AM

I don't even need to watch it to know it's crap; the commercial for it made that more than apparent.

edited 13th Oct '11 8:44:09 AM by RichReeders

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Kerrah Since: Jan, 2001
#25: Oct 21st 2011 at 3:15:20 PM

I saw this today. You can find my review in my signature.

Short verison: I liked it as a popcorn flick, but I think the main characters were severly overshadowed by the villains and supporting cast. I was very surprised that Orlando Bloom made a more entertaining villain than Christoph Waltz.


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