Adapted from the Dumas classic The Three Musketeers and set in 17th-century France; The Musketeer focuses on young D'Artagnan (Justin Chambers); who revives the musketeers in a campaign against Cardinal Richelieu (Stephen Rea) and his vile henchman Febre (Tim Roth); who killed D'Artagnan's parents 14 years earlier. The heroes must rescue the abducted queen (Catherine Deneuve) and her comely confidante Francesca (Mena Suvari); with the obvious highlight being D'Artagnan and Febre's inevitable showdown; which trades "All for one; and one for all" for ludicrous swordplay on teetering ladders. The film gets a trendy boost from Hong Kong action choreographer Xin Xin Xiong (Time and Tide; Double Team); but the results are decidedly mixed. While director Peter Hyams achieves convincing period atmosphere (lighting by torch and candles; etc.); he's burdened by a lifeless script and a bland leading man. The Musketeer is lightly entertaining; but another viewing of Rob Roy will provide greater satisfaction. --Jeff Shannon