Review of Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006) by Gary S — 20 Jan 2008

Technically well done but story not very interesting..

This review of Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006) was written by Gary S on 20 Jan 2008.

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

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By Serena R (11) on 28 Jan 2009

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