
The Man in the Iron Mask
1998, Action/Drama, 2h 12m
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Leonardo DiCaprio plays dual roles with diminishing returns in The Man in the Iron Mask, a cheesy rendition of the Musketeers' epilogue that bears all the pageantry of Alexandre Dumas' text, but none of its romantic panache. Read critic reviews
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King Louis XIV, Philippe
Father Aramis the Priest
Athos

Porthos
Captain D'Artagnan
Queen Mother Anne
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Critic Reviews for The Man in the Iron Mask
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (28)
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[There's] just too much great stuff here for this version of the Dumas story to be summarily dismissed.
October 20, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
To these nonteen ears and eyes, the kid is no more real in either guise than his phony flowing locks. And the romantic scenes fizzle next to Titanic's steamy roll in a Rolls.
January 9, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
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Audience Reviews for The Man in the Iron Mask
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Dec 09, 2013"One for all, all for one." The legend of the Three Musketeers continues in Randall Wallace's The Man in the Iron Mask. With France on the brink of revolution Aramis, Athos, and Porthos reunite to replace the king by restoring the birth right of his twin brother, who's been secretly exiled. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, and Gabriel Byrne, the casting is especially strong. However, the performances are fairly mediocre, and the dialog is pretty cheesy. Still, the fight sequences are shot quite well and bring a lot of energy and excitement to the film. Additionally, the score and set designs help create an epic feel. The Man in the Iron Mask has some flaws, but delivers a thrilling adventure.Dann M Super Reviewer
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May 10, 2013It may not rank among the best, but still it's goodSerge E Super Reviewer
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Oct 24, 2012Randal Wallace was a much better writer than director. Granted, this was his first film, but one would expect and hope a 3 Musketeers film to have more...punch.Bryan D Super Reviewer
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Dec 06, 2011Decent, feels a little long and some shows do not shine but you can enjoy it.Rodrigo R Super Reviewer
The Man in the Iron Mask Quotes
Lieutenant Andre: | Magnificent Valor! |
Aramis: | [narrating] Some of this is legend, but at least this much is fact - when rioting citizens of France destroyed the Bastille, they discovered within its records this mysterious entry: Prisoner # 64389000 - The Man in the Iron Mask. |
Athos: | [to Phillipe] Once I, once all of us, believed in serving something greater than ourselves. Aramis had his faith, Porthos his lust for life, D'Artagnan his devotion and I had Raoul. But we all had a common dream. That one day we would finally be able to serve a king who was worthy of the throne. It is what we dreamt, what we bled for, and what we have waited a lifetime to see. I taught Raoul to believe in that dream, and now my son is dead. And now I want to know if my son's life was in vain, and the only person who can answer that is you. |
Athos: | D'Artagnan, I have never known a finer man than you nor cared more for a friend, but if this king harms my son merely to take a lover, then this king will become my enemy. And so will any man who stands between that enemy and me. |
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