Review of Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006) by Pablo R — 20 Mar 2008

Not impressive, all the books in one movie just isn't right...

This review of Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006) was written by Pablo R on 20 Mar 2008.

Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006)

By Coman C (1) on 13 Sep 2016

Great, picturesque story! Extraordinary performance for Mr. Viggo Mortensen! An effort for the benefit of what Spain means to the World…

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By Tedmund C (27) on 09 Jun 2009

It looks gorgeous, but they tried to pack the whole series into one movie, and the story-telling suffers as a result…

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By Rachel B (871) on 03 Sep 2010

C'est bon de revoir Viggo une Ã©pÃ©e Ã la main, mÃªme si ce n'est pas le meilleur film de cape et d'Ã©pÃ©e que j'ai pu voir…

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By Richard R (553) on 30 Dec 2011

During the 17th century in the Spanish Empire, Diego Alatriste (Viggo Mortensen) is a soldier in the service of King Felipe IV, during the…

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Review of Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006)

By Yann L (17) on 24 May 2009

Looks fantastic, great sets, great costumes, all very good actors, but tries to fit far too much into one film, which makes it hard to feel…

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By Jens S (711) on 12 Apr 2015

Viggo Mortensen is of course the perfect choice for the battle-hardened Captain who has to fight fellow musketeers and court intrigues…

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By Kendra S (96) on 13 Dec 2011

Too much happens, and none of seems to be connected…

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Review of Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006)

By Michael R (2,154) on 03 Sep 2009

This film doesn't have constant plot…

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Review of Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006)

By Rebecca T (147) on 20 Feb 2012

Not released in US. Read the books, would like to see…

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Review of Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006)

By Josè M (1,677) on 22 Nov 2012

Too fast moving nevertheless enjoyable history telling…

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