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.
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, Der Graf von Monte Christo, Greven af Monte Cristo, La venganza del conde de Monte Cristo, La vengeance de Monte Cristo, Monte Cristo grófja, El conde de Montecristo, Greven av Monte Cristo, O Conde de Monte Cristo, The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
It brings nothing new to the table (and it doesn't try to do), but this is a thoroughly enjoyable, well-executed old-fashioned swashbuckler that's, surprisingly, a lot richer than most of the numerous adaptations of Dumas's masterpiece.
(7.5/10)
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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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…
"There are 72,519 stones in my walls. I've counted them many times."
"But have you named them yet?"
The Count of Monte Cristo is tremendously underrated. It is one of the few - actually maybe even the only - more recent film that captured the feel of the great classic adventure movies. Moreover, it stays close to the source material, which is perhaps my favorite novel of all time.
I haven't seen the other film adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo, but I doubt there has ever been a better Abbé Faria than Richard Harris in one of his last starring roles. The action scenes in Monte Cristo, though small in number and scale, are fast and perfectly executed.…
STORYTIME! MY BEST FRIEND SET ME UP FOR TREASON SO HE COULD FUCK MY FIANCÉE?!?!! (NOT CLICKBAIT)
So this movie has got one big problem and that is it’s trying to have its cake and eat it too. We’re constantly told throughout the movie that pursuing vengeance is bad but as he keeps doing it things keep going great for him. And at the end he gets everything he wants after doing what the priest told him not to do.
That being said this movie is undeniably fun and I had a great time rewatching it.
it’s so weird when you realize a film that you grew up loving, and is so classic to you, is so little known
my dad and i LOVED this movie, i think it’s one of those films that really piqued my interest in storytelling when i was younger — obviously this is a “based on” film but oh i just love how the story structure develops
it may not be a cult classic to absolutely anyone, but it holds the same sentiment that one would in my heart
This is one of my parents’ favourite movies so we decided to watch it tonight. I am pleasantly surprised at this, I must say. It was a compelling tale of romance, growth and revenge. The plot had so many layers and each one fit together so seamlessly. Also had quite a few shocking plot twists which I always enjoy. The priest was my favourite character, he was so cool and so smart and he gave me big Dumbledore vibes and then I realized that the actor who played the priest ALSO PLAYED Dumbledore and I was once again, shook.
"Is the Vicount Tourville dead?"
"Well unless his heart is situated somewhere other than the left side of his chest, I suspect he is."
Very hard to watch if you have read the book. A manipulated story with an alternate ending and much left out including major character. Quite frustrating.
A classic book adapted to the big screen. I found this film slow and dull. I generally like Guy but am bored with Jim. Very forgettable film.
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