D’Artagnan’s Daughter

Second Sight Films

R2 DVD

French with English subtitles

The Three Musketeers must be regarded as France’s greatest literary work if the number of original films, spinoffs and follow-ups is considered. The story of three honest men fighting to defend the honour of their queen has captured the imagination of many generations and has given film producers an excuse for dazzling swordplay, wonderful costumes and spectacular castles. This film is no different but adds the elements of an attractive daughter, Eloise, and a comic touch provided by the now aging musketeers.

Once again the throne is in danger. The young about-to-be-crowned Louis is at risk from the usual ambitious cardinal and a rogue Duke who has already arranged with other traitors to divide France between them if Louis can be killed before the coronation. The Duke has been smuggling arms into France to aid his revolution. The Mother Superior of a convent on his lands is aware of his plotting so he has the convent attacked and everyone in it killed. The only one to escape is Eloise who goes to Paris to find her father and have the Duke’s wrongs punished. D”Artagnan must put together the old (literally) group of musketeers as well as deal with his unruly daughter and a poet who wants to marry her. Only then can the four of them save the King.

It’s a lot of fun in the traditional swashbuckling style. The cinematography and settings are excellent, there is lots of swordplay and cleavage but surprisingly little blood, and all the stereotype characters you could imagine. Although the film dates back to 1994 Second Sight’s DVD release does it credit.

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