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Philippe Noiret plays famed swordsman D'Artagnan alongside Sophie Marceau as the eponymous daughter, a deteremined Eloise, in this swashbuckling historical adventure. Eloise eschews her talents with the sword to concentrate on her studies at a convent, but trouble comes knocking in the form of a slave seeking refuge from the clutches of the evil Duke of Crassac. The Duke's soldiers retaliate by murdering the Mother Superior and his nefarious plot to destabalise the country becomes apparent. The feisty Eloise enlists the help of her father, the legendary musketeer D'Artagnan, to overthrow the dastardly Duke. Set in 1650s France, D'Artagnan's Daughter is an action packed tale of conspiracy, murder and revenge directed by the great Bertrand Tavernier and featuring a memorable performance by leading lady Marceau who famously performed her own swordfights.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I spent a pleasant few hours watching La Fille D'Artagnan - I guess it would pass in France for a family film but the sex references (comparatively tame for a 15-cert), bad language and bawdy humour mean it doesn't have such a clear audience over here.
Sophie Marceau looks as gorgeous as ever in and out of men's breeches as headstrong and surprisingly modern feminist Eloise who turns up in Paris to make long-lost daddy D'Artagnan's day. The film really uses her as more of a plot device to get the Musketeers back together for the usual antics, and never takes itself too seriously, which only seems to give wings to what would otherwise be an interminable story about three old blokes gadding about on horseback pretending to be 23. The movie is worth a watch just for the quips: I don't think I've ever laughed quite so much while watching a sword fight.
Nevertheless, there's more than a dash of feminism mixed into the fun and it's nice to see a historical film where a number of women are at the centre of the plot and not just soft focus arm-candy at the sidelines.
Sophie Marceau looks as gorgeous as ever in and out of men's breeches as headstrong and surprisingly modern feminist Eloise who turns up in Paris to make long-lost daddy D'Artagnan's day. The film really uses her as more of a plot device to get the Musketeers back together for the usual antics, and never takes itself too seriously, which only seems to give wings to what would otherwise be an interminable story about three old blokes gadding about on horseback pretending to be 23. The movie is worth a watch just for the quips: I don't think I've ever laughed quite so much while watching a sword fight.
Nevertheless, there's more than a dash of feminism mixed into the fun and it's nice to see a historical film where a number of women are at the centre of the plot and not just soft focus arm-candy at the sidelines.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is another excellent French swashbuckler as only the French seem to be able to do them. It is a clever continuation of the Three Musketeers story done with humour and charm, and of course some impressive flashing of sword blades. Not an overblown blockbuster, but all the better for it in my opinion. At times thoughtful and touching, but never forgetting to entertain. All for one, and certainly one for me!
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