I am reviewing the movie, Man in the Iron Mask. DiCaprio plays dual roles as King Louis XIV, who is a terrible and unfeeling King of France, and the king’s twin brother, Philippe, who is in prison under an iron mask. He was placed there years ago to prevent the overthrow of the throne. King Louis constantly abuses his power as king, starving his people, sleeping with any
woman he comes across, and belittling everyone in sight, including his royal staff. This abuse angers the four musketeers, starting with Athos, whose son’s fiance has been preyed upon by the king. The other members of the Musketeers include Aramis, who now is a priest, Porthos, and D’Artagnan. D’Artagnan is the only one who is still in service to the king.
The King is a terrible person. Even ...