Its visual flair and some good perfs by well-known contempo Spanish actors cannot redeem an over-episodic, over-busy script with little dramatic undertow.
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09/26/06
Alatriste (2006)
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Reviews Counted: 4 Fresh: 1 Rotten:3 Average Rating: N/A
Synopsis: Viggo Mortensen (A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE) stars as Capitán Diego Alatriste--who proved to be a key figure in the imperial wars of the 17th century--in this action-packed romp. [More]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Elena Anaya
Director: Agustin Diaz Yanes
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In this adaptation of the popular Spanish novels, there's political intrigue, unrequited love, and epic battle scenes but the sheer quantity of events can't distract from the film's lack of quality moments and depth; U.S. theatrical prospects are iffy
02/10/07
Undisciplined object in terms of narrative, but very well done in the scope of adventure movies: sober and far away from american blockbusters.
06/23/07
The Arturo Perez-Reverte novels come to vivid life in this beautifully shot, if unevenly paced epic.
09/19/06
Top CriticNo one can accuse Viggo Mortensen of letting a little Hollywood success get in the way of his maverick spirit.
03/27/07
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