The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

Directors:

Kevin Reynolds

Writers:

Jay Wolpert

Actors:

Katherine Holme, Helen McCrory, Zahara Moufid, Henry Cavill, JB Blanc, Christopher Adamson

Synopsis:

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.
  • Adventure
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  • Highest Rating 86
  • Lowest Rating 78
  • Average Rating 81
80

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

I can't compare this it to any other adaptations, but this one sure is fun. It keeps things light and playful, preferring sword fights to character study, and it's better off because of it. Guy Pearce is excellent as the villain, and how can you not love Luis Guzman?
ross
July 24, 2014
86

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

Brilliant adaptation with wonderful one-liners. To be honest, I didn't expect it to be great - I expected an acceptable entertaining action film. It's got comedy, romance, action, drama... and Guy Pearce - what more do you want?
doudouce55
January 26, 2014
78

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

This version of the old story is a great action adventure film. Guy Pearce is a favorite of mine and he plays a great villain here. Luis Guzman seems a little out of place at first but he does end up working out reasonably well.
wintermayer
February 26, 2012