The Man in the Iron Mask 4K 1998 Ultra HD 2160p

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"The Man in the Iron Mask" (1998) is an adventure movie that presents viewers with a fascinating story based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. At the center of the plot is King Louis XIV, whose dark secrets and cruel deeds make his people suffer. In response to his ruthless rule comes a mysterious man with an iron mask on his face, whose identity is carefully concealed. Intervening in the intrigues and intriguing events, four valiant musketeers decide to change the course of history in an attempt to overthrow the tyranny of Louis XIV and bring justice back to the kingdom. The movie attracts viewers with its thrilling plot, dynamic battles and a stellar cast.

Review 4K Movie

In 1993 we got "The Three Musketeers," a story full of levity about three members of the royal French guard who vowed to save the king of France. In 1998 we got "The Man in the Iron Mask" which is about three musketeers who are seeking to depose the corrupt young king of France.

The story was riveting. Leonardo Di Caprio played King Louis the 14th who very much reminded me of a Joffrey Baratheon from Game of Thrones. That alone made me want to see him taken down, and taken down hard. France was at war, the people were starving, and all the young king could think to do was sleep with another man's fiance.

Aramis (Jeremy Irons), Athos (John Malkovich), and Pathos (Gerard Depardieu), three ex-musketeers, desired a revolution--bloodless if possible. They could get the king they wanted on the throne if they could switch King Louis with his wrongfully imprisoned twin brother Phillipe.

The plot was a fascinating one because there was a loathsome king and those who would oppose him. It was complicated by the king's chief guard D'artagnan (Gabriel Byrne) having an allegiance to both his king and his fellow former musketeers, Aramis, Athos, and Pathos. The acting by all was delightful and the production itself was top quality. There were very few downsides to this film.