The Count of Monte Cristo

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The Count of Monte Cristo

PG-13

Released Jan 25, 2002

2h 11m

Adventure

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The classic story of an innocent man wrongly, but deliberately imprisoned and his brilliant strategy for revenge against those who betrayed him. Dashing young sailor Edmond Dantes (Jim Caviezel) is a guileless and honest young man whose peaceful life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes (Dagmara Dominczyk) are abruptly shattered when his best friend Fernand (Guy Pearce), who wants Mercedes for himself, deceives him.

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Critics Consensus

Though it may not reach for any new artistic heights, The Count of Monte Cristo is an old-fashioned yet enjoyable swashbuckler.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

A thoroughly enjoyable movie for older kids.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Time Out

A preposterous, expansive and self-conscious attempt to resurrect the historical spectacular.

Jun 24, 2006

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 4/5

Feb 2, 2003

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Jeremy Conrad

IGN Movies

This is an old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure that's just plain fun.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 27, 2019

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an admittedly irresistible premise for an old-fashioned adventure...

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 20, 2019

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Far superior to the 1934 Robert Donat version, like the book itself, the 2002 version of Monte Cristo is certain to become a classic for the ages.

Nov 7, 2019

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Jay W

I'm a big fan of the original Alexander Dumas book. This is a great adaptation of the book, but it does take its own creative liberties. Similar to the film version of "Frankenstein" a film does not have to be 100% faithful to the original to be a great version of the story. Film and literature are two different art styles and thus things need to be altered. There are certain aspects that the book can go into greater detail compared to a feature length film. The filmmakers here make all the correct decisions in regard to the pacing, acting and atmosphere of this film. Not all the changes are for the better, but both the book and the movie get a very easy recommendation from me.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Shea G

Very unheard of movie but absolutely underrated THE BEST revenge movie you’ll see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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David J

Very few movies are as enjoyable to watch and rewatch as this one. Accents aside, this is THE consummate movie. It encapsulates everything that the movies are all about. I wouldn't change a thing about it. Timeless and perfect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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Audience Member

Read the book as a teen and saw it as a story of revenge, watched the movie as a young adult and thought of it a story of retribution, but watching it again as a man that has endured and have made the choices that I’ve had to, and I understand it to be a story of redemption and I couldn’t have asked for a better cast to connect with my favorite book. Although I haven’t seen the 2024 film that just came out, and while it has better reviews I don’t think it can top this one. Jim Caviezel is The Count of Monte Cristo and Richard Harris is the Priest 100%.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/24

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Colin B

I have seen 3 film versions, read the book and two audio (1 radio play and 1 audio book), of this classic story. The Jim Cavazie, Guy Pierce being my favourite so far, although it is only just ahead of the Richard Chamberlain, Louis Jourdin version. It's worth watching/listening to any version and reading the original book, is highly recommended. The films aren't strictly as the book tells the story. The ending in the book describes the moral consequences of the tale, whereas the other versions vary the endings somewhat. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful tale of romance, treachery, greed and revenge, that withstands the test of time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/28/24

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Darin S

A fantastic story and journey. I'm not much for 'era' movies from the past, but this one is superb. Great movie for the family as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/24

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Kevin Reynolds

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Jim Caviezel

Edmond Dantes

Guy Pearce

Fernand Mondego

Dagmara Domińczyk

Mercedes

Richard Harris

Abbe Faria

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Synopsis

The classic story of an innocent man wrongly, but deliberately imprisoned and his brilliant strategy for revenge against those who betrayed him. Dashing young sailor Edmond Dantes (Jim Caviezel) is a guileless and honest young man whose peaceful life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes (Dagmara Dominczyk) are abruptly shattered when his best friend Fernand (Guy Pearce), who wants Mercedes for himself, deceives him.

Director: Kevin Reynolds
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman
Screenwriter: Jay Wolpert, Alexandre Dumas
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures
Production Co: Spyglass Entertainment, Birnbaum/Barber, World 2000 Entertainment Ltd.
Rating: PG-13 (Adventure Violence|Adventure Swordplay|Some Sensuality)
Genre: Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 12, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.2M
Runtime: 2h 11m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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