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The Man In The Iron Mask [DVD] [1998]

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  • Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gérard Depardieu, Gabriel Byrne
  • Directors: Randall Wallace
  • Writers: Randall Wallace, Alexandre Dumas père
  • Producers: Randall Wallace, Alan Ladd Jr., Paul Hitchcock, René Dupont, Russell Smith
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Feb 2000
  • Run Time: 135 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CXMX
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,705 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Footnotes in film books are likely to reduce this swashbuckling adventure down to a simple description: it was the first movie to star Leonardo DiCaprio after the phenomenal success of Titanic. As such, The Man in the Iron Mask automatically attracted a box-office stampede of Leo's young female fans, but critical reaction was deservedly mixed. Having earned his directorial debut after writing the Oscar-winning script for Mel Gibson's Braveheart, Randall Wallace wrote and directed this ambitious version of the often-filmed classic novel by Alexandre Dumas. DiCaprio plays dual roles as the despotic King Louis XIV, who rules France with an iron fist, and the king's twin brother, Philippe, who languishes in prison under an iron mask, his identity concealed to prevent an overthrow of Louis' throne. But Louis' abuse of power ultimately enrages Athos (John Malkovich), one of the original Four Musketeers, who recruits his former partners (Gabriel Byrne, Gérard Depardieu, and Jeremy Irons) in a plot to liberate Philippe and install him as the king's identical replacement. Once this plot is set in motion and the Musketeers are each given moments in the spotlight, the film kicks into gear and offers plenty of entertainment in the grand style of vintage swashbucklers. But it's also sidetracked by excessive length and disposable subplots, and for all his post-Titanic star power, the boyish DiCaprio just isn't yet "man" enough to be fully convincing in his title role. Still, this is an entertaining film, no less enjoyable for falling short of the greatness to which it aspired. --Jeff Shannon

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DVD Special Features

Feature-length stereo commentary by Randall Wallace, Director
Chapter Search
Original Theatrical Trailer
Soundtrack: English/German/Spanish/French/Italian
Subtitles: English/German/Spanish/Dutch/Finnish/Swedish/Norwegian/Danish/Portuguese/French/Italian

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Suprise, 9 Jun 2006
By Andrew Kerr (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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First, I would like to point out that personally I don't think that Leonardo DiCaprio is a very good actor. I haven't liked his preformance in many of his films. Due of this fact, I watched The Man In The Iron Mask, expecting not to enjoy the film, simply because he basic plays the main character. Needless to say, I was speechless at the end of the film. The Man In The Iron Mask is stunning and Leonardo's preformance - I hate to say - is also stunning. Additionally I have not enjoyed many musketeer films in the past, so obviously I did not expect to enjoy this. The Man In The Iron Mask is beautiful and memorizing, I have not seen the original version (as this is a remake) nor have I read the book. Therefore I did not know what to expect from this film and the twists really were twist for me. So definitly a film to be watched.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars DiCaprio outshone by veterans, 24 Sep 2000
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This film has plenty of swashbuckling action, stunning costumes and scenery, and more "one for all, all for one" sentiment than you can shake a stick at. The dialogue can be a let down, though, often sounding stilted and hammed-up, even when delivered by an actor of John Malkovitch's talent. Although Leonardo DiCaprio manages to portray both the King and his brother relatively convincingly (notice the difference in body language, especially when both characters are on screen together), he is no match for the combined presence of four great veteran actors. Byrne, Depardieu, Irons and Malkovitch are clearly enjoying themselves enormously, and DiCaprio suffers by the comparison. This is great action film, but like many action films, it helps if you don't think too much whilst watching it - ignore the cornier dialogue, and sit back and enjoy watching four great actors buckle their swashes for all they are worth!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant but ..., 23 Feb 2005
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This is a brilliant movie, BUT not loyal to the book. If you expect to watch your favourite charatccters and story line brought to life (or rather picture) then you might be a little disappointed. The ending is opposite to that of the book, both in relation to the king and the musketeers. But other than that, the film is an absolute source of enjoyment.

This is a film that deals with love, honour, values, duty, treason, etc. You name it and the film deals with it. The characters are so alive and their pain truly hurts you and the joy vrings a smile to your face. I thinnk the true star of the fil is John Malkovish, who as Athos, has to learn to accept and eventually love the man, who is a clone (to be more precise twin) of the man who brought misery to his young son's life and put an abrupt end to it. Malkovich plays out this struggle so amazingly that at times it is unbelievable.

Unlike most Musketeer related movies, D'Artengan is not the centre of attention and it is as though, one window has been closed and surprisingly a larger one has been opened. You will see more of Honourable Athos, cunning Aramis and simple but brave and loyal Porhtos.

To end my comments, WATCH this film. It is fun, enjoyable, amazing and at times heart breaking.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Man in the iron Mask
I came to watch this DVD by accident, intending it would cheer up my son who was unwell and unable to go out. Within moments I was transfixed; utterly absorbed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by T. C. Walker

4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable but not faithful to the book
Fortunately I saw this film before reading the book, and my rating is based upon my assessment of the film alone. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. L. Vowles

4.0 out of 5 stars Swashbuckling mini classic.
Impressive five star cast of Irons, Depardieu, Byrne, Malkovich and Di Caprio (x2) team up in a variation of the Dumas classic. Read more
Published on 11 April 2007 by Jay

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty much as dumas would have done it
it's no masterpiece, and it doesn't stick faithfully to what Dumas wrote, but it does stay true to his style. The story is well paced and does not take itself too seriously. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2006

3.0 out of 5 stars The Four Musketeers pass the time
I only watched this film recently as I didn't get a chance to when it came out about seven years ago and I found it enjoyable enough although this was mainly down to the casting... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2005 by Fingerboardgirl

5.0 out of 5 stars What can i say?
Well, i'v always been a fan of the musketeer stories but i was dubious about watching this movie as all of the old cast had been replaced. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2005 by Mrs G Dale

5.0 out of 5 stars Subsitution for a Solution
Leonardo DiCaprio is King Louis XIV. A pompous, womanising, selfish King. Hated and feared by his people he has no trouble persuading the beautiful young women of his court into... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2004 by man_utd_mad_nikki

5.0 out of 5 stars the man in the iron mask
well it is a very good story but unfortunately i have not watch it before someone told me the story and is very scarces in Ghana, be grateful if anyone bring me one
Published on 5 May 2004 by ama_pokuaa

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll laugh and you'll cry
I think "The Man in the Iron Mask" is a great family treat. The characters are all well played. There are some classic "one liners". Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2003 by Ms. S. Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent valour!
I am a big fan of Alexandre Dumas' work (and anything to do with seventeenth century history really) and this is my favourite film of all time, I saw it three times at the cinema... Read more
Published on 11 May 2003 by A Fan

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