The Musketeer

Set in 17th-century France, the story follows a young man from Gascony named D'Artagnan who travels to Paris to join the King's musketeers and find the person responsible for his parents' deaths. Upon arrival, he discovers that Cardinal Richelieu has used his influence over King Louis XIII to disband the musketeers and replace them with his own private guard. D'Artagnan teams up with Athos, Porthos, and Aramis to oppose the Cardinal's political intrigues and save the French crown. The action incorporates a blend of Western fencing and Eastern martial arts choreography.

The film was directed by Peter Hyams and represents the 14th of 17 films he directed, following End of Days and preceding A Sound of Thunder. The cast features Justin Chambers, Catherine Deneuve, Mena Suvari, Stephen Rea, Tim Roth, and Nick Moran. Produced by companies including Universal Pictures and Miramax, the movie had a budget of 40 million USD and earned 35 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was mixed, with a rating of 4.8/10 on IMDb from 15,000 votes and 5.3/10 on TMDB from 253 votes. Film critics gave the movie a lower score of 3.6/10 based on 97 reviews.