Deliciously shot, scripted and acted; gallic flair and emotional flourish produce an uplifting, dashing, clever and complex piece of unalloyed delight. Revel in the swash and buckle, the secret of the sword, the excitement and the deftness of the 'hunchback' himself(le bossu) as he battles his odious adversary. An old-fashioned, 'they-don't-make them-like that-anymore, gem. Hollywood hang your head in shame. This is how to do it. See it. Please.
