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				The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), Director: Randall 
				Wallace, 
				rated R for swashbuckling violence 
				For the honor 
				of a king. And the destiny of a country. All for one. 
				
				  Starring: Leonardo 
				DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gérard Depardieu, 
				Gabriel Byrne, Anne Parillaud, Peter Sarsgaard, 
				Hugh Laurie 
				DML Rating: 
				★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 
				- good 
				"It's a prison. Of course, 
				there's no trouble getting in. The problems will come when we 
				want to get out." 
				- Athos 
				Why watch this? 
				This top-quality movie will entertain you with each thrust 
				and parry. 
				Plot Summary: 
				The story follows the aging musketeers, Athos, Porthos, Aramis, 
				and D'Artagnan, during the reign of King Louis XIV. Aramis 
				devises a plan to replace the tyrannical King Louis XIV, who is 
				starving his people, with his compassionate twin brother, 
				Philippe, who has been imprisoned and forced to wear an iron 
				mask since birth. D'Artagnan, loyal to the king, must choose 
				between his duty and his allegiance to his friends as they 
				attempt this dangerous deception. Dad's Preview: I 
				love tales of the Three Musketeers, and their fourth ally, D'Artagnan. 
				There are many Musketeer versions on film, and this is one of my 
				favorites. One key ingredient here is DiCaprio, who plays the 
				dual roles of imprisoned King Louis, and his devious brother Philippe. 
				The other ingredient are the fine stars portraying the famous 
				three: Malkovich, Depardieu and Irons - they really shine. It 
				is a magical moment indeed when the aging Musketeers reunite for one 
				final last stand. There is a plot twist, and it's delightful. "All 
				for one and one for all!" 
				 United Artists; 
				MGM Dist. Co.
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