Barbie and The Three Musketeers

I am a huge fan of Barbie, and when I saw the trailer, I got so excited. I ordered it the day it came out. And I've loved it! Barbie stars as Corinne, Teresa stars as Viveca, Nikki as Renee, and Summer (who looks like Melody off of Diamond Castle) stars as Aramina. It has way more action than any of the previous Barbie movies. I loved the music, the animation, everything! The animation has changed so much since Barbie's first movies. The storyline is good, I've enjoyed other plots better, but it's still great. There are a few cheesy moments, were I was like 'yeah right' and the three little girls I babysit were cheering and whooping. (now they all want to be musketeers, so we're training!) It has a little bit of romance, not the kind I like, but it was still sweet. I love Aramina, who fights with her fans (that scene were she's battling a swordsman is really cool.) Viveca's weapons would be the most fun, I think, but she doesn't use them enough. Corinne is the best swordsman, yes, but it seems she relies more on her AMAZING athletic abilities. Renee, I was disappointed in, she only had a tiny slingshot, not the crossbow I thought she used. (and against these clashing swords and swirling ribbons, her weapon doesn't look too great.) I didn't like the sappy, weak, dreamer prince. Couldn't he have fought a little??? I wish they could have had a better blend, where the men and women fought equally, not the girls are better. It's like women's rights taken so far, that pretty soon we'll have a Men's Suffrege movement! This is NOT a classic Barbie movie. It's good, and I love it, but it's VERY different. Lately, everything about Barbie has been changing, and while I generally dislike change, this one was actually a fairly nice one. I was disappointed in Thumbelina, and, truthfully, somewhat in Diamond Castle. I miss the older style of Barbie movies, with real romance and dance and true girlishness. Diamond Castle was good, the boys were handsome (for animation) and they at least TRIED to fight... but it was somewhat lacking. This one was a good blend of those classic basics and modern music with action and adventure. It could have used some work, though. Overall, it was enjoyable and the little girls I've watched it with enjoyed it, so 5 stars.

So first let me say I absolutely LOVE Barbie, and I don't care whether I'm 14 or not, these movies will always have a special place in my heart. The Three Musketeers is all about following your dreams, and believing in yourself, which are all concepts girls of ALL ages should follow! The movie's theme, and the way they followed the original book 'The Three Musketeers', made me rate this five stars. But I have a few cons with my pros. PROS: 1) The movie is fun for all ages, I don't believe there is any bad content, except perhaps the fact the Regent (SPOILER ALERT) was trying to kill the Prince! 2) Barbie and her friends use encouraging phrases all through out the movie, even when people are putting them down (which is frequently). 3) (SPOILER ALERT) The kind old woman who helps them along the way is very original and cooky, and I found that was a great aspect to put into the movie. 4) The way they inserted different (non-frightening) weapons beside the usual sword, made the training a lot more interesting. And I was surprised how good Barbie and her friends used them. CONS: 1) (SPOILER ALERT) Again--the Regent IS trying to kill the Prince, which is fine for someone my age, but for someone of a younger party, the plot might be a bit scary. 2) Some of the things being said by Barbie and her friends gets a little corny, which is not always a BAD thing for the younger ones who may or may not understand, but it gets a little old. And the graphics in my opinion were great--the bloopers were funny, and the rest of the bonus features were a nice touch to the movie. All in all I recommend this buy, for ALL ages. (Now I must make my mother watch it with me!)

This movie currently ranks #1 as my daughter's favorite Barbie movie, and it's one of her favorite movies overall. The storyline is cute and holds her attention, and the modern music (especially a remake of EMF's Unbelievable) has her dancing around the living room, much to my amusement. The parent in me likes that Barbie has friends with varied skin colors and talents (though of course one can criticize that they are all thin and beautiful), and the message that girls (or anyone, even the dreamer Prince) can do whatever they dream of doing is great. My daughter also noticed and commented that Barbie had a lot to learn from the older woman in the movie. I liked that Barbie recognizes the hypocrisy of the Prince in having his own dreams but denying the dreams of others, and in the end, Barbie is too busy foiling plots to kill the King to go off on a date:) Extras: there are bloopers which send my daughter into the giggles, and the video of the kitty singing Unbelievable is one of her favorites. Overall: While the plot is crazy and unrealistic, the movie is entertaining to a kid and provides a storyline that is age appropriate. Yes, it's a bit saccharine, but that's perfect for the target audience, and it is amusing enough to me to make it tolerable (which is good since this movie is requested all the time).

My Daughter, 8 years old, loves this movie. I just gave it to her for Christmas and we have watched it 3 times. I love that it teaches girls that they can be anything, including Knights. I also love that this movie tells the story from a female perspective without downgrading the male characters. I am an equalist, so teaching my son and my daughter that you get through on who you are not what you are is very important. The movie demonstrates growth of personal character and courage as well as never giving up on your Dreams. The Three Musketeers is one of my most favorite novels, the creators did a great job adapting the root of the story and creating a fun movie for kids.

I grew up watching this movie and more recently I decided to watch it again. Once more I was reminded how amazing this movie is. It has everything adventure, a good plot, funny characters and of course a lovable pet side kick. This movie is a chefs kiss go watch.

Good storyline, interesting to watch with my little girl.

I have no choice but to give this movie 5 stars. My 5 year old granddaughter loves it, has watched it over and over at my house and was fascinated by it first time she watched. She cried when I would not let her take it home with her, so I bought another she can keep and watch at her house. This movie teaches lots of good lessons. That girls can do the same things in life as boys (e.g., be a musketeer, doctor, lawyer, president), that you do not have to have white skin and blonde hair to be pretty or a musketeer, save the prince, etc. (there end up being 4 musketeer girls with different hair and skin colors). Any movie that my 5 year old granddaughter wants to watch 10 times gets 5 stars from me. If she loves it, and she does, so do I. It has passed the "acid test." There it ends - period.

- Was playing well on DVD - story was exciting and always fun to watch together - girls can fight and stick together

Excellent movie! Love the kindness in Barbie!!

Ordered a second hand version and it was in perfect condition and worked how it should. Wonderful film, fun and enjoyable. Would recommend.

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A great film about team work and working to achieve your goals, this is definitely a film I would recommend to Barbie fans as it is full of fun, ambition and clever storyline!

My daughter loved the movie