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"The Man in the Iron Mask" is a long, tedious mess starring
Leonardo DiCaprio, who struts around in a powdered wig and
does a nauseating impression of a French accent. Don't get
me wrong, I'm not bashing DiCaprio; I loved him in "Titanic."
But when you put him and the other actors in such ridiculous
roles, with such pathetic lines, you take away their ability
to do a good job!
DiCaprio plays young King Louis XIV, of sixteenth century
France. He also plays Louis' twin brother, Phillipe, who was
sent away at birth because their father didn't want them feuding
over who would one day rule the kingdom. When Phillipe began
to bear a striking resemblance to the king, he was kidnapped,
forced into an iron mask, and thrown into prison so his identity
could be kept a secret. Now, some of the king's men have become
traitors, and to get back at him, they have released kind-hearted
Phillipe and plan to replace Louis with him.
Handsome DiCaprio should have stuck to past-era setting films
that contain more excitement and romance - like "Titanic."
Even he couldn't save this sinking ship of a movie.
My rating : 2 stars
Rating : PG-13 (for sequences of violence and some sensuality/nudity)
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