The 2001 film , directed by Peter Hyams, is frequently characterized by critics as a "rough draft" of an idea that never fully matured. While it attempted a then-novel "Eastern meets Western" style by blending Alexandre Dumas's classic tale with Hong Kong-inspired wire-work and stunts, the execution was widely panned for its illogical script and flat characterizations. Production Overview
: Portrayed the villainous Febre , providing the film's most intense, if campy, antagonistic energy. The Musketeer(2001)
The film's primary hook was its choreography by Xin-Xin Xiong, designed to bring a Wuxia-inspired, high-flying energy to French swashbuckling. The 2001 film , directed by Peter Hyams,
: Cast as the love interest, Francesca , during a peak period of her early 2000s career. The film's primary hook was its choreography by
Director Peter Hyams, who also served as his own cinematographer, was criticized for shooting the film so darkly that it was often difficult to see the action, a complaint similar to his previous work on The Relic . Key Cast and Roles