The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan

D'Artagnan is a fiery young Gascon who arrives in Paris after a desperate attempt to rescue a noblewoman ends badly. He soon realizes that the city hides a web of schemes that could reshape the nation, and he vows to track down those who attacked him. Joined by the King's Musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, he plunges into a tense power struggle pitting the crown against Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter. Along the way, he grows close to Constance, a trusted confidante to the Queen, while dodging assassins, duels, and political traps. What begins as a personal vendetta widens into a larger conspiracy that could ignite national tensions. The fate of France hangs in the balance for future generations.

Directed by Martin Bourboulon, this 2023 take on Alexandre Dumas’s The Three Musketeers keeps the source material alive with a screenplay by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte, featuring François Civil as D’Artagnan alongside Vincent Cassel and Eva Green.

Across global markets it grossed 31,843,086 dollars, against a budget of 27,500,000, marking a modest but solid return for a high profile period adventure that aimed to travel beyond borders and attract diverse audiences that span generations around the world.

Visually the movie leans into bold swordplay and sweeping set pieces that echo classic swashbucklers while updating costume design and fight choreography for contemporary cinema. Eva Green and Vincent Cassel give the rival factions a memorable dynamic that lingers after the credits, inviting discussion among fans and casual viewers alike.

Critics generally praised the film for its brisk pace, strong performances, and clear focus on loyalty, ambition, and political maneuvering. It treats friendship and duty against a backdrop of power, offering a stylish yet accessible take on a familiar story that resonates with contemporary audiences and keeps genre fans satisfied.