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Les trois mousquetaires: Milady (2023)
Unbelievable Sword Fight
There is no one on God's green earth who actually believes that Milady could have any kind of fruitful sword fight with D'artagnan, arguably the best swordsman in all of France, much less give him multiple major wounds. This is probably the best version of the well rehearsed story in almost every other way. I even enjoyed how they gave us hope that Constance might live, then dashed those hopes so pointedly. But that fight was so ridiculously unbelievable. Weird move.
Aside from that, the character development was very enjoyable and the scenery is gorgeous. They take us to a few places we haven't seen before, or least not from the angles we're given. I kind of felt a bit more rushed this time, but it wasn't awful. Overall very happy with this version and I think it will get some decent traction here in the US.
The Prince of Egypt: Live from the West End (2023)
Storyline the biggest issue
If you know the Bible story, this will be incredibly disappointing. It's a major divergence from the Disney movie of the same name, as well.
The Disney movie took creative license in the story telling, but at least kept God in focus and addressed the miracles reasonably correctly (mostly). The musical made it all about the relationship of the Ramses and Moses as brothers and made significant storyline changes that made this almost unrecognizable from the Bible story, and even the Disney movie through large portions of the film, including and probably most regrettably, the end.
As far as songs, 'When You Believe' and 'Deliver Us' were truly excellent. The rest were unnecessary adds or changed in ways that made them extremely disappointing.
The two premier songs already mentioned are being circulated online and they feel and look amazing. Don't be fooled. If you watch this, go in expecting something completely different from anything you've seen, because that is what you're going to get.