Three Musketeers, The 3D

Based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, The Three Musketeers Athos (Macfadyen), Porthos (Stevenson) and Aramis (Evans), along with aspiring warrior, D'Artagnan (Lerman), embark on a dangerous and legendary mission across Europe to save both their King and country—"all for one and one for all." (Gary Reber)

Special features include commentary with the filmmakers; Bonus View access to cast and crew stories and insider information; four featurettes: Paul W.S. Anderson's Musketeers (HD 02:29), Orlando Bloom Takes On The Duke (HD 01:59), 17th Century Air Travel (HD 02:20), and Uncovering France In Germany (HD 02:14); 12 deleted and extended scenes (HD 14:18); up-front previews; and BD-Live functionality.

Shot on location in Bavaria, Germany and shot natively using the Cameron/Pace Fusion D technology, the 2.35:1 1080p MVC image quality is first rate! The 3-D dimensionality is absolutely stunning—certainly one of the best, if not the best 3-D experience thus far released. The 2-D version, likewise, is one of the finest ever to be released. Both exhibit a strong, saturated color palette that pops yet remains naturally hued. Fleshtones are rendered with varied tonality, to depict natural characteristics. Contrast is nicely balanced with deep, solid blacks and revealing shadow delineation in dimly lit scenes, enhanced with exceptional and impressive depth and perspective. The natural sense of spatial depth is extraordinary! This is evident in virtually every scene and shot, whether in the foreground or background. Negative parallax images, such as swords and battle debris, really extend out of the screen but not so as to be distracting, and positive parallax depth enhances the realism of each and every scene. There are no distractions or noticeable crosstalk or ghosting artifacts. This is such a magnificent 3-D visual experience whose spatial dimensionality is impressive throughout. (Gary Reber)

The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is stunning as well as exciting, often igniting the entire soundfield with impressive directionality and aggressive surround envelopment. The soundfield is huge. The orchestral music score plays virtually continuously and sounds dynamic, with excellent low-level resolution. The spatial quality of the sound is precise in dimensional presentation. Above all the richness of the atmospherics and power of the sound effects, the dialogue remains balanced and well integrated spatially, at times with off-center directionality. The sound effects are most impressive when depicting strong winds and thunder, as well as explosions from heavy cannon explosions. Foley effects are perfectly synchronized with the on-screen action. While often chaotic, the sonics consistently deliver a holosonic® dimensional experience that often dazzles. The soundtrack really complements the 3-D visual experience, for a fun swashbuckling experience. (Gary Reber)