Wondering what's the consensus for the best/better movie version of the Three Musketeers?
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It's weird, I've read the book but not really seen too many film adaptations.
Being a kid of the 70s I do love the Lester films. I also liked their depiction in the 90s "Man in the Iron Mask" adaptation.
Always been too afraid to see the Paul W.S. Anderson or Charlie Sheen versions.
My favourite Dumas book is "The Count of Monte Cristo" and I don't have a favourite adaptation, I've never liked one.Places to find PlaidStallions online: https://linktr.ee/Plaidstallions
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The Lester ones are OK. I like the MGM one with Vincent Price and Gene Kelly, too.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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As Three Musketeers movies go, I love the Salkinds' pair from the 70s.
I'm also a huge fan of The Count of Monte Cristo and I agree, none of the movies has ever gotten it right. Still, I think the Richard Chamberlain version is really good and a better adaptation than most. And although it strays too far from the book, the Jim Caviezel version is a good movie, and Caviezel is really cool as the Count.Comment
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^ I agree, would have been so easy to do with existing parts. David Lee offered nice kitbashed versions years ago.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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I'm with Mego Milk - HB Musketeers was really defining.
I'll probably check out PNGwynne's rec as I've been on a Technicolor groove for sometime.
Re: Man in Iron Mask. I just watched a few clips of the James Whale '39 version. I've never seen it. That looks promising. Interesting link in that it's Cushing's first screen role.
Monte Cristo is great.
re: Megos. Some of my favorite, early customs were HB Musketeers done by Matt Jaycox.
I hadn't seen these before. Aurora models 1958
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The two Lester films remain my favourite adaptations... such an awesome cast in those... Christopher Lee, Charlton Heston, Michael York, Oliver Reed, etc... Stellar.
The 1993 version with Sheen, Sutherland, Tim Curry, etc. is also surprisingly watchable.PUNY HUMANS!Comment
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^Curry's Richelieu is fun.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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And don't forget the recent BBC version with Capaldi as Cardinal Richilieu... the show he left to become The Doctor.
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Anyone remember those 'Famous Classic Tales' cartoons that ran on Saturdays & Sundays? I think that was one of my first exposures to the story, made me go read the book.
Also, gotta mention Tom & Jerry as the Mouse Musketeers..." Touche, poosycat!"Comment
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