Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this Three Musketeers adventure film based on the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas includes some fairly overt sexual references (but little nudity) and violence (but little blood). The womanizing, revenge-driven Musketeers themselves are a mixed bag when it comes to role models, but ultimately the movie does advocate teamwork and honesty. Although the slow-moving story not hold teens' interest, fans of Leonardo DiCaprio may be curious to see the baby-faced heartthrob playing dual roles, both good and evil. Parents can take the opportunity to introduce kids to Dumas' books and some of the Musketeer stories that came before this one.

Sexual Content

Porthos is a womanizer and is seen with his hand down women's tops and literally "rolling in the hay" with three women. There are references to his anatomy and performance (such as "hung like a donkey" and "my 'sword' is bent"). The king is also a serial seducer and is seen (and heard) in bed with more than one woman. Nudity consists of a naked male behind. One romantic kiss between D'Artagnan and the queen.

Violence

Frequent swordfighting, with lots of stabbing but not a lot of blood. One character is stabbed in the back. There are also guns, some disturbing images of men in prison, and many threats. One character is killed in battle; another character commits suicide by hanging.

Language

Language includes "t-ts," "piss," "s--t," and "God" (as an exclamation).

Social Behavior

The movie's key theme is that the king is wrong to treat his subjects with contempt and rules through fear, rather than kindness. The movie also advocates teamwork and telling the truth.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Porthos appears drunk, and there is a toast during a celebration scene.