The Return of the Musketeers

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  • PG
  • 1989
  • 1 hr 50 min
  • 5.9  (3,840)

The Return of the Musketeers is a 1989 film directed by Richard Lester and starring Michael York, Oliver Reed, and Frank Finlay. The movie is based on the characters created by Alexandre Dumas in the novel The Three Musketeers. The film is a sequel to the 1973 movie The Three Musketeers and its 1974 follow-up, The Four Musketeers. The story takes place twenty years after the events of the first two movies. The Musketeers are now retired and living peaceful lives. Athos (York) is living with his son Raoul (C. Thomas Howell), Porthos (Finlay) has become a wealthy wine merchant, and Aramis (Reed) has become a priest. D'Artagnan (played by Gabriel Byrne in this film; his character was played by Michael York in the previous films), who is still a musketeer, is now Captain of the King's Musketeers.

However, their peaceful lives are disrupted when the evil Count de Rochefort (Christopher Lee) enters the scene. He kidnaps Constance Bonacieux (Kim Cattrall), the wife of d'Artagnan's friend and fellow musketeer, and demands a ransom in exchange for her release. The Musketeers reunite to rescue her and defeat Rochefort.

As they embark on their mission, the Musketeers encounter new allies as well as old enemies. They cross paths with a young and feisty musketeer named D'Artagnan Jr. (played by Philippe Noiret's son, Frédéric), who is the son of d'Artagnan's old friend, the Comte de Rochefort. They also come face to face with Milady de Winter (played by Kim Cattrall), a femme fatale and former ally turned enemy who seeks revenge against the Musketeers.

The film is a swashbuckling adventure filled with action, romance, and humor. The chemistry between the Musketeers is still present and the addition of new characters adds a fresh dynamic to the story. The action scenes, choreographed by legendary stuntman and fight coordinator William Hobbs, are thrilling and well-executed.

One of the most interesting aspects of the film is the way it deals with the aging of the Musketeers. As they reunite to fight a common enemy, they realize that they are not as young and invincible as they used to be. This theme is explored throughout the movie and adds a poignant layer to the story.

The film also pays homage to the previous movies and the source material. There are several references to the first two films and the characters' past adventures. The movie also features cameos from some of the original cast members, including Roy Kinnear and Raquel Welch.

Overall, The Return of the Musketeers is a fun and entertaining movie that will appeal to fans of the original films as well as newcomers to the story. It may not have the same impact as the first two movies, but it is a worthy addition to the Musketeers canon.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1989
  • MPAA Rating
    PG
  • Runtime
    1 hr 50 min
  • Language
    Russian
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (3,840)
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