The Count of Monte Cristo
Directed by Kevin ReynoldsEdmond 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.
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- imaggardOctober 30, 2025Fantastic story & acting
- MR_BigTimeOctober 30, 2025An outstanding adaptation of Alexander Dumas' 19th century book by the same title, The Count of Monte Cristo holds remarkably well today, 23 years from its release. Beautifully directed and skillfully brought to life by an excellent cast among which names like Jim Caviezel, Henry Cavill, Richard Harris, and Guy Pierce make it shine even brighter. Definitely an all-time and a must watch!
- S JohnsonFebruary 17, 2025They don't make them like they used to. This was a childhood favorite of mine and still holds up to this day.
- levi_v1October 19, 2025This is THE ULTIMATE man movie 🔥🔥🔥
- MigentoApril 14, 2025Yep its still fantastic!
- HakihikoOctober 11, 2025A Solid and Engaging Take on a Classic Tale “The Count of Monte Cristo” (2002) brings Alexandre Dumas’ timeless story of betrayal, revenge, and redemption to life with style and energy. It’s a film that doesn’t try to reinvent the source material but instead embraces its old-fashioned adventure spirit — and that’s part of its charm. The pacing is steady, the action is satisfying, and the atmosphere feels rich enough to pull you into its 19th-century world. Jim Caviezel delivers a strong and emotionally grounded performance as Edmond Dantès, portraying both his vulnerability and his transformation with conviction. Guy Pearce, as the treacherous Fernand, brings just the right amount of arrogance and coldness to make the rivalry convincing. Their dynamic gives the movie its pulse. That said, while the film succeeds as an entertaining and accessible adaptation, it simplifies some of the novel’s depth and moral complexity. The focus leans more toward swashbuckling adventure than psychological drama. Still, “The Count of Monte Cristo” remains a well-made and thoroughly enjoyable version of a classic revenge story — not flawless, but certainly rewarding to watch.
- Mmmm6speedJuly 14, 2025Absolutely stellar movie, a tale of betrayal, vengeance, redemption and retribution!!!!
- lukeduke01July 11, 2025Throughly enjoyable. Perfect suspense. Believable acting. Good plot.
- Baby ARESJanuary 27, 2025A wonderful rendition of the classic tale. Jim caviezel is superb as is Guy Pierce. And nice to see a young Henry Cavill
