Being a real fan of the period, having loved the Hornblower and Sharpe TV-series, I was really looking forward to this movie. Even though I didn't like the "Planet of the Apes" much, I had high hopes for Tim Roth's acting as I liked him in both Tarantino's "Resevoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction".
Alas...it was not to be. Let's keep it short, as the movie isn't worth a long review.
The storyline is predictably silly, the fight scenes are idiotic and clearly designed on the basis of Jacky Chan's success, but without the humor (leaving???), the acting is sometimes mediocre, but mainly bad.
I can go on...I can even explain in depth, but I will just say this: If you are a boy of around 10, rent the video. Go on...its really cool.
If you're anything else (grown up 10-year olds do not count), just skip this movie and read Alexandre Dumas' book - it is a LOT more enjoyable.
Alas...it was not to be. Let's keep it short, as the movie isn't worth a long review.
The storyline is predictably silly, the fight scenes are idiotic and clearly designed on the basis of Jacky Chan's success, but without the humor (leaving???), the acting is sometimes mediocre, but mainly bad.
I can go on...I can even explain in depth, but I will just say this: If you are a boy of around 10, rent the video. Go on...its really cool.
If you're anything else (grown up 10-year olds do not count), just skip this movie and read Alexandre Dumas' book - it is a LOT more enjoyable.