Something old becomes new again

Remakes. They are nothing new, nor will they ever be. Since the invention of the motion picture, there have been stories told and retold again to give each generation a new view and updated look at a classic story. The one I will focus on right now is The Three Musketeers. This is such and old story and has been told in so many reincarnations - books, movies, music - that each generation has an image of what those men looked like.  For me, it was the early 90s and Chris O'Donnell played D'Artantian.

And before that it was countless other actors that have graced the screen to play the dashing young hero. Evan Gabriel Byrne played him in the movie "Man in the Iron Mask."

But the newest reincarnation of this classic tale has a new look, a new focus and has made a handful of no name actors a little bit more famous. Yes there are some seasoned actors in the movie and some younger, better known actors - Orlando Bloom and Mila Jokavich - But the newest face is that of the young actor Logan Lerman who plays D'Artanian.

I'm not saying the new version is good and I'm not saying it's bad. It's good for what it is, just like the ones before it. It's an old story, brought to new light for a new generation in a new and different way. So my recommendation, go rent a few versions and pick out which one you like best. Or better yet, go read the book! 

Until next time

Happy reading and happy watching

~Anastasia