Travis Simpkins

The Three Musketeers (2011): 17th Century Swashbuckling Action and Milla Jovovich

Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, The Three Musketeers (2011) adds CGI action to the classic swashbuckling tale. The story follows cocky, hot-headed D'Artagnan as he teams up with three has-been musketeers to stop a sexy double agent in a plot to seize the French throne. Obviously, great liberties were taken with the original text. Fast-paced action and imaginative CGI effects keep the scenes interesting throughout. The beautiful Milla Jovovich steals the show in her villainous role as Milady. The rest of the cast does a good job as well, including Orlando Bloom, Christoph Waltz, Mattew Mcfadyen, Logan Lerman, Gabriella Wilde and Luke Evans.

The Three Musketeers. 2011

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Milla Jovovich as Milady

The Three Musketeers. 2011

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Milla Jovovich as Milady

The Three Musketeers. 2011

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Milla Jovovich as Milady

The Three Musketeers. 2011

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Milla Jovovich as Milady

The Three Musketeers. 2011

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Milla Jovovich as Milady

The Three Musketeers. 2011

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Milla Jovovich as Milady

The Three Musketeers. 2011

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Milla Jovovich as Milady

The Three Musketeers. 2011

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Air Ships

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Air Ship

The Three Musketeers. 2011: Milla Jovovich as Milady

Diary of a Chambermaid. Journal d'une femme de chambre (2015): Lea Seydoux

Directed by Benoit Jacquot, based on the 1900 novel by Octave Mirbeau, Diary of a Chambermaid or Journal d'une femme de chambre (2015) is a subdued drama with sensual undertones. The story concerns a young and ambitious woman who works for a wealthy but troubled couple in France during the late 19th Century. Wonderful period details add a nice historical element complimented by superb cinematography. The cast does a wonderful job, including Lea Seydoux in the main role as Celestine.

Diary of a Chambermaid. Journal d'une femme de chambre. 2015: Lea Seydoux

Diary of a Chambermaid. Journal d'une femme de chambre. 2015

Diary of a Chambermaid. Journal d'une femme de chambre. 2015: Lea Seydoux

Flawless (2007): Demi Moore, Michael Caine and a Huge Diamond Heist

Directed by Michael Radford, Flawless (2007) is an admirable Heist film that went largely unappreciated upon it's limited release. The story concerns a female executive at the London Diamond Corporation in the early 1960's, who conspires with the building's janitor to steal diamonds from the vault. Ingenious and entertaining, the film is certainly worthy of more attention. Michael Caine and Demi Moore both deliver great performances, powerful and elegant.