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The Three Musketeers – Part I: D’Artagnan Movie Review

admin — Thu, 16 May 2024 16:51:34 +0000

One can easily imagine that French author Alexandre Dumas (who was born in 1802) would have had no idea of the longevity and continuing appeal of his work. His writing was populist at the time and was even serialized in some instances. Another of his works, The Count of Monte Cristo has also endured and prospered throughout the years. There is a reason behind this appeal, Dumas creates characters that endure.

The Three Musketeers touches on the timeless themes of integrity, a sense of duty and brotherhood but also includes kick-ass sword fights and more than its fair share of damsels in distress. With this new (2023) take on the classic, The Three Musketeers – Part I: D’Artagnan and Part 2: Milady, it’s fitting to be shepherded by French director and second-generation movie man Martin Bourboulon.

These two films were major productions in France and as such feature extravagant budgets and large casts with big stars. In keeping with its country of origin, the accuracy of its look is paramount and Bourboulon and cinematographer Nicolas Bolduc were unafraid to set the action in dark and dangerous surroundings. They have created a world best seen in a very dark room so you can revel in the minute detail. It is also unsentimental when dispatching some of its main characters.

Having never had an issue with sub-titles, it must be noted that this is a work that was made for many markets in the world and as such the act of reading to keep up is very easy as the screen is never overcrowded with text. The emotional content is also very apparent by the actor’s skill. Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, this level of entertainment demands the viewing of its sister part two Milady, which will be released in Aussie cinemas June 6!
Rob Hudson
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Alliance Française French Film Festival – The Animal Kingdom Movie Review

admin — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:22:56 +0000

Set in a parallel universe much like ours, The Animal Kingdom is an entertaining study of the degrees of acceptance a society has on its outliers. This is a world where unexplained circumstances cause members of its general population to mutate into beings that are a cross between humans and members of the animal kingdom, hence the name.

It also explores the Marindaze family, Father François (Romain Duris) and Son Émile (Paul Kircher). François has lost his wife and Émile’s mother to the mutations and she has to reside in a facility that keeps these beings from the public view. When this facility has a breakout of its residents, it puts things into overdrive.

If Son Émile didn’t have enough teen problems to deal with, like talking to girls and fitting in with cool kid members of his new school, he must now face the truth that he is himself starting to show signs of mutation. An awkward boy to begin with, he has been raised well and begins to show some empathy to his fellow mutants.

The film is very French in its presentation and downplays the sensationalism of its subject matter. The result of this approach makes it more of a human study than an out-of-control science fiction tale of impending doom. You come to admire the Marindaze family and feel for the plight of Émile. This uses a sci-fi approach to tell a story about human nature.
Rob Hudson

The Animal Kingdom screenings in Brisbane
PALACE BARRACKS
10:45AM Wednesday 6 March
6:00PM Saturday 9 March
3:30PM Thursday 14 March
12:45PM Saturday 16 March
11:00AM Sunday 17 March
8:00PM Wednesday 20 March
12:50PM Saturday 23 March
1:10PM Wednesday 27 March
8:45PM Thursday 28 March

PALACE JAMES STREET
6:00PM Sunday 10 March
3:30PM Wednesday 13 March
6:30PM Monday 18 March
1:00PM Thursday 21 March
8:20PM Saturday 23 March
6:00PM Saturday 30 March

Alliance Française French Film Festival runs in Brisbane from 5 March – 2 April and will take place at the Palace James Street and Palace Barracks cinemas.

Click here for more information about the festival, or head to the official website for more information and to book your tickets!
www.affrenchfilmfestival.org

Watch All The Money in the World Official Trailer with Christopher Plummer Making His Debut After Replacing Kevin Spacey

admin — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 16:22:35 +0000

Rome, 1973. Masked men kidnap a teenage boy named Paul. His grandfather, J. Paul Getty, is the richest man in the world, a billionaire oil magnate, but he’s notoriously miserly. His favorite grandson’s abduction is not reason enough for him to part with any of his fortune. All the Money in the World follows Gail, Paul’s devoted, strong-willed mother, who unlike Getty, has consistently chosen her children over his fortune.

Her son’s life in the balance with time running out, she attempts to sway Getty even as her son’s mob captors become increasingly more determined, volatile and brutal. When Getty sends his enigmatic security man Fletcher Chace to look after his interests, he and Gail become unlikely allies in this race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.

The film is inspired by historical events. Some scenes, characters and dialogue have been fictionalized for dramatic purposes.

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD was directed by Ridley Scott. The film stars Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, Romain Duris, Charlie Plummer. Based on the book by: John Pearson

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD releases in Australian cinemas on January 4, 2018.
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