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The Count of Monte Cristo

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The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

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Reviews Counted:134

Fresh:99

Rotten:35

Average Rating:6.7/10

Consensus: Entertaining tale of revenge reminiscent of those swashbuckling movies made in the 1940s.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for adventure violence/swordplay and some sensuality

Runtime: 2 hrs 11 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Jan 25, 2002 Wide

Box Office: $54,111,443

Synopsis: In this highly entertaining, beautifully photographed rekindling of the classic French novel by Alexandre Dumas, director Kevin Reynolds choreographs a fantastic adventure replete with breathtaking... In this highly entertaining, beautifully photographed rekindling of the classic French novel by Alexandre Dumas, director Kevin Reynolds choreographs a fantastic adventure replete with breathtaking scenery, fiery swashbuckling battles, lavish costumes, and, above all else, sweet revenge. In 19th-century Marseille, Edmond Dantès (Jim Caviezel) is the optimistic but uneducated son of a sea captain. He cherishes his friendship with the son of a count, Mondego (Guy Pearce), and is deeply in love with his fiancée, Mercedes (Dagmara Dominczyk). Young Dantès is so innocent and naive that it is positively shocking when Mondego turns on him, accusing him of treason, and having him sentenced to life in the dreary dungeon of Chateau D'If. Years of isolation and torture nearly defeat the revenge-thirsty Dantès, but with the help of invaluable lessons from the Abbé Faria (Richard Harris), his luck slowly changes. An incredible prison break starts Dantès on his way to a new life, and from there Reynolds' COUNT truly takes off. Battles with pirates lead to hunts for sunken ocean treasure, and soon Dantes is living in Marseille as the transformed, newly rich, self-proclaimed Count of Monte Cristo. Installed in a ritzy chateau, he slowly unfurls his excrutiatingly careful plans to exact his revenge on Mondego and all those who ever wronged him. [More]

Starring: Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Dagmara Dominczyk, James Frain

Starring: Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Dagmara Dominczyk, James Frain, Luis Guzmán, Richard Harris, Helen McCrory, Michael Wincott, Albie Woodington

Director: Kevin Reynolds

Director: Kevin Reynolds
Screenwriter: Jay Wolpert
Story: Alexandre Dumas
Producer: Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Chris Brigham, Jonathan Glickman
Composer: Ed Shearmur
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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  • The Count Of Monte Cristo
  • Jim Caviezel (HIGH CRIMES) and Guy Pearce (THE TIME MACHINE) give sizzling performances in THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO -- the greatest tale of betrayal, adventure, and revenge the world has ever known. When the dashing and guileless Edmond Dantes (Caviezel) is betrayed by his best friend (Pearce) and wrongly imprisoned, he becomes consumed by thoughts of vengeance. After a miraculous escape, he transforms himself into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo, insinuates himself into the French nobility, and puts his cunning plan of revenge in action. This swashbuckling thriller will have you sitting on the edge of your seat until the last ounce of revenge is exacted.
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    Film Threat

    It's encouraging to see an action-adventure challenge its audience to think for a while.

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    02/01/04
    FilmStew.com

    Strong supporting performances, from Harris in particular, help make up for the uneven performances of the two leads ...

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    12/15/03
    Christopher Tookey
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    Daily Mail [UK]

    You know you're in for a good ol' popcorn-munching time when the movie's tagline is a bad pun on the title of a piece of fine literature.

    Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
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    05/20/03
    Jim Shelby
    Jim Shelby
    Palo Alto Weekly

    While many would rightfully question why there is need for another take on Alexander Dumas' treasure, Reynolds has made a decent job of it.

    Full Review Source: RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland) | comment Comment
    04/29/03
    Harry Guerin
    Harry Guerin
    RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland)

    Dumas Lite: Less filling, still tastes pretty good

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    03/19/03
    Brian Mckay
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    Apesar de algumas alterações lamentáveis com relação ao livro de Alexandre Dumas, o filme é interessante e se beneficia das atuações de Caviezel e Pearce.

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    02/23/03
    Pablo Villaca
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    ...A straightforward and beautifully accoutered period piece, rife with technical authenticity and eye-pleasing production values.

    Full Review Source: Film Quips Online | comment Comment
    02/08/03
    John R. McEwen
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    02/02/03
    Empire Magazine

    Dumas would feel insulted that the characters he breathed life into were no more than charicatures prancing across the screen in a period action film.

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    01/29/03
    Wesley Lovell
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    ... in a marketplace littered with films that studios have unloaded to make a buck or two... "The Count of Monte Cristo" stands out like a treasure chest half-buried in the sand.

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