The film is set in 17th-century France and follows young d’Artagnan (Logan Lerman), a skilled swordsman who travels to Paris to join the Musketeers. However, upon his arrival, he discovers that the Musketeers have been disbanded and are now working as mercenaries.
D’Artagnan befriends three former Musketeers: Athos (Matthew Macfadyen), Porthos (Ray Stevenson), and Aramis (Luke Evans). Together, they become embroiled in a complex conspiracy involving the villainous Cardinal Richelieu (Christoph Waltz) and the Duke of Buckingham (Orlando Bloom).
The climax of the film occurs as the Musketeers and d’Artagnan strive to thwart Cardinal Richelieu’s plan to start a war between France and England. The plot involves the theft of airships and the pursuit of a powerful weapon designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
The Musketeers engage in swashbuckling battles, aerial duels, and political intrigue to save France from impending war. D’Artagnan also discovers a romantic interest in Constance (Gabriella Wilde), a lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne (Juno Temple).
The movie concludes with the Musketeers successfully preventing the war and exposing Cardinal Richelieu’s machinations. D’Artagnan earns his place among the Musketeers, and they resume their duty as royal protectors.
“The Three Musketeers” received mixed reviews, with praise for its action sequences and criticism for its departure from the source material. The film’s stylized approach, incorporating steampunk elements, brought a modern flair to the classic tale of adventure and camaraderie.