Barbie and the Three Musketeers

 


BASIC INFO


Year - 2008

Country - the US

Language(s) - English, 

                 French

Runtime - 81 minutes


Directed by - David Mitton,

                 William Lau


Written by - Amy Wolfram,

                 Ruth Handler


Based on - The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas


Age rating - U (the UK) 


REVIEWER'S NOTE


Animation - 7/10

Music - 8/10

Story - 8/10

Characters - 8/10

OVERALL - 8/10


Before we start...

Cheerio, everyone!
Cheerio, kids!

This was originally planned for January, but that didn't happen. I apologise for the delay. Now, enjoy my first (but certainly NOT last) review of a Barbie film!


FINAL THOUGHTS


This Barbie film is based on the famous novel by the French writer Alexandre Dumas, titled The Three Musketeers, which I'm no stranger to and has been adapted many times through films and television shows, including Dogtanian and the Three Muskethounds and Mickey, Goofy & Donald: The Three Musketeers (which I may review sometime around, but not right away). Now, the question is: how does Barbie & the Three Musketeers fare when it comes to adapting this timeless story? Let's find out together!

The story centres around  17-year-old Corrinne, the daughter of the legendary D'Artagnan, as she embarks on a journey to Paris, where she's to become one of the musketeers. Upon arrival, however, she's met with doubt and taunting from the people around her. During her stay, she meets three other girls, named Viveca, Aramina and Renée, who she forms strong bonds with. However, as Prince Louis' reign as the king of France is about to begin, his cousin, Philippe, is plotting to get rid of him. It's now up to Corrinne and her newly met friends to stop the plot and save the Prince. 


I find the story told to be interesting and highly engaging! Corrinne's journey of friendship, romance and self-worth will resonate with many viewers, both old and young. Furthermore, the humour this film uses will likely make the audience laugh. Each of Corrinne's friends also  has a unique personality of her own, bringing their skills to the table. There are also other interesting and appealing characters in the film, such as Miette, Corrinne's cat, Alexander, the horse, Brutus, Philippe's guard dog, and Heléne. Oh, and did I mention the action here is simply superbly choreographed?


The computer animation, while not excellent, is still pretty to the eye and oozes personality. From the attires of our main characters to tiny details, such as jewels in a candelabrum, there's a lot to enjoy from a visual standpoint. It's also worth noting that each of our lead ladies wears a differently coloured dress - Corrinne wears a pink one, Viveca's attire is purple, Reneé sports  blue clothes and Aramina presents herself in green, emphasising each girl's uniqueness.


Another strong point of the film is the music. All For One, Making My Way and of course,  of Unbelievable are all empowering and catchy tunes to listen to and tie nicely into the film's overall themes of pursuing your dreams and confidence. Dang, how unforgettable!


Bottom line, despite some cheesy dialogue here and there and a bit of a boys vs girls mentality (which bugs me), this is a film worth watching, especially for pre-school and primary school-aged children (girls in particular) who look for an action-packed film appropriate for them. No wonder I myself grew to love this film as a child. :) 


Before we say 'goodbye'...

Thank you for reading my review! Of course, remember to give this film a watch and form your own opinions. :) See you all in March! 

Love,
your Diva










   


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