2002 Directed by Kevin Reynolds
Edmond Dantés's life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes are shattered when his best friend, Fernand, deceives him. After spending 13 miserable years in prison, Dantés escapes with the help of a fellow inmate and plots his revenge, cleverly insinuating himself into the French nobility.
As a swiftly paced, populist adaptation that never pretends to convey the depth of the classic novel, it nevertheless entertains and engrosses through its sweeping character arc. It's a little too simplified and comical to take all that seriously (to my never-ending annoyance, my brothers would often comically quote this entire film), with an edit job that keeps characters and plot developments at arm's length, but it does capture the appeal of the novel whilst effectively drawing in a new generation of fans. It might be one of the more effective examples of the recent wave of Dumas flicks. For those with a soft spot for Reynolds problematic but functionally compelling, family-friendly films, this will hit the spot with some…
Having watched this adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo half a dozen times, I clearly enjoy it, quite a lot actually. Not that I’m oblivious to its faults, mainly some dodgy character acting and wig work, the actual revenge scenes lacking punch and the finale looking like they misjudged the budget and knocked it together in a weekend.
The central story is just so damn fascinating, I love everything in the Chateau d'if, the escape, beach scene and the creation of the count, with the opening and ending just pasting muster. Its also well performed by Caviezel, Pierce and Harris and the inclusion of Wincott, Guzman and superboy add to the interest. A guilty pleasure one might surmise.
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“The Count of Monte Cristo” is a classic revenge tale that feels as if it was ripped from the Golden Age of Hollywood that stars Jim Caviezel as the Batman-esque Count.
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A simple merchant sailor named Edmond Dantes is wrongfully convicted of being a spy by corrupt officials (one of whom was his best friend) because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and is imprisoned in the hellish prison Château d'If for the remainder of his life. Just when Dantes is about to give in to despair another inmate named Abbé Faria tunnels into his room and the two form a friendship. Over the next eight years Abbé Faria schools Dantes extensively in science, language,…
Picked this one up at a yard sale today and can happily say it was well worth the dollar I paid for it. Very intelligent directorial and writing choices makes this a truly satisfying epic at a just slightly over 2 hour run time. I understand a great deal of changes were made to the source material (haven't read it) but I can say I really enjoyed this story told this way and would be interested to read the book. Director Kevin Reynold's who was behind the famously over budget "Waterworld" shows he can create a very sprawling authentic historical feel making a 35 million dollar budget look and feel 50+.
Acting wise Pearce is strong as the despicable villain…
It runs a little long and definitely doesn't have the most original story, but "The Count of Monte Cristo" makes for a fun and entertaining watch thanks to strong performances and solid direction from Kevin Reynolds.
No es Robin Hood, porque eso no se puede igualar, pero qué divertida venganza perra, qué Guy Pearce disfrutando como homo-villano receloso del éxito ajeno y qué dislate de presentación a la altura de un Gatsby sediento de venganza.
Ideal para el fin de semana.
Engaging and thrilling plot, one of my fav historical settings, gratifying and climactic ending, engaging and fluid pace, poignant and heartfelt emotional moments
If I was able to look back and count the number of times I have watched specific movies in my collection (thank you again for existing Letterboxd) it wouldn’t surprise me at all if this was in the top 5 of most views. I mean it’s the film that let me know that no matter the situation Guy Pearce is not to be trusted.
It is an epic story, really thee story of vengeance, and they hit on everything. Between the breathtaking locations and sets, to the spot on wardrobe, and the perfect casting job there just isn’t a misstep. Jim Caviezel really takes the audience on a ride and who knew Luis Guzman could act! Richard Harris was wonderful, who knew being in prison could be so educational. Amazing story and its told with a great pace. One of my all time favorites for sure. I am giving this 5 out of 5 stars.
you know what it's admirable they tried pulling it despite the fact young henry cavil was walking around lookin like That and guy pierce was lookin like That
THE staple revenge film, one of my personal favorites which is pretty underrated in my eyes. I find a lot of enjoyment revisiting this.
An amazing movie, whether you've read the book or not. As someone who has, I personally think some changes made in the movie are for the best, with more emphasis on the characters and their personalities. The end result of how brutal and harmful the quest for vengeance can become is slightly less so in the film, but it's still well done. As far as revenge movies or swashbuckling adventure stories go, this is one of the best.
the count of monte cristo is the level of petty i wish to achieve one day... guess i gotta go to prison falsely for a while, see ya!
Really cool with a. Very intricate plot. I really liked the parts in the prison with Dumbledore.
my mom and i watch this movie all the time bc she loves it yet somehow i’m surprised to see henry cavill each time
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