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The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

2002
Drama, Action
2h 11m
Alexandre Dumas's classic story of an innocent man wrongly but deliberately imprisoned and his brilliant strategy for revenge against those who betrayed him. (Touchstone Pictures)

Directed by:

Kevin Reynolds

Screenwriter:

Jay Wolpert, Alexandre Dumas

Starring:

Luis Guzmán, Michael Wincott, Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Dagmara Dominczyk, Richard Harris, JB Blanc, Henry Cavill, James Frain, Helen McCrory

Franchise:

The Count of Monte Cristo

Genres:

Drama, Action, Adventure, History

Countries:

Ireland, UK, USA

Language:

English
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The Count of Monte Cristo

2002
Drama, Action
2h 11m
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amerigoamerigo
Rated 08 Jul 2007
35
2nd
Dumas would be rolling over in his grave, if he saw this. A reinterpretation that completely misses the point of the novel and makes a romanticist epic into a throwaway B action/adventure movie. If it didn't claim to be based on a classic novel, it would be mildly entertaining.
Rated 08 Jul 2007
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 14 Jul 2019
88
80th
Excellent swashbuckling entertainment is told with a light and deft touch (unusual for director Reynolds) and played well by its cast; Caviezel suitably rugged and heroic (the 'Passion Of The Cristo' scenes do get an unintended chuckle) and Pearce his match as a smarmy fop. Also gives what amounts to a screen farewell for Harris, who "Michael Caine"s it up as an ageing cell-mate. Spirited adventure only sags a little during the final stages, taking too long to come to a foregone conclusion.
Rated 14 Jul 2019
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 03 Apr 2014
92
94th
I absolutely loved this movie. Excellent acting and film making. Jim Caviezel was marvelous in the role. A time tested material. Dagmara Dominczyk is beautiful in this. Guy Pearce convincingly plays his envious best friend who becomes a treacherous enemy, but sometimes looks like a baboon. Richard Harris is also excellent as the old prisoner and mentor. Luis Guzman seemed an odd choice but acted well enough.
Rated 03 Apr 2014
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 01 Aug 2009
2
15th
Replaces the novel's themes and complexity with a bunch of silly sword fights.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
dvicknabbDVicknabb
Rated 17 Mar 2008
60
26th
Rapes the corpse of my favorite novel. Very bad adaptation, but entertaining film.
Rated 17 Mar 2008
kafka1325kafka1325
Rated 19 Mar 2017
4
0th
This is most shameful example how Hollywood destroys story. France wont be wrong if they sued idiot Reynolds and Wolpert...and actors is not good as majority says...
Rated 19 Mar 2017
critickerkawcritickerkaw
Rated 04 Mar 2008
90
64th
I really, really liked this movie! It's nothing "briliant" but it has so many great elements--swashbuckling period piece, romance, drama, tragedy, betrayal, revenge, redemption--and I found it hugely entertaining. And Richard Harris gives a grand performance as "The Priest."
Rated 04 Mar 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 02 Apr 2007
62
41st
Never read the book and even if I did I doubt it would really alter my opinion of the film. I thought the acting was good, just as I'd expect from the cast, but the movie dragged noticably for me. I don't like it when I'm checking my watch waiting for a movie to end.
Rated 02 Apr 2007
croweycrowey
Rated 13 Jul 2024
65
57th
It's so over the top; I love it.
Rated 13 Jul 2024
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 23 May 2023
80
62nd
I remember not liking this movie at all at the time. I would have been 20 years old so that probably had a lot to do with it. On this most recent viewing, I really enjoyed this movie. The acting is great. Guy Pearce is loathsome. Luis Guzman brings some much needed levity to the film. Jim Caviezel is raw and filled with passion and rage. Never having read the book, I am not hamstrung by a need for the movie to be a version of that. I enjoyed it so much that I was rooting towards the end.
Rated 23 May 2023
peyezpeyez
Rated 20 Jan 2022
6
55th
Distills the novel into its most basic elements, then constructs a new plot from those foundational pieces. The result feels like an artifact preserved in amber. I mean, SWORDFIGHTS in a MOVIE? Squint, and you can imagine Errol Flynn or Douglas Fairbanks in these roles. The pacing is fantastic and, yes, it comes at the expense of fidelity to the source material. It's a smart tradeoff.
Rated 20 Jan 2022
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 04 Jul 2021
72
61st
Phenomenon+cuzguysdadnapoleonsupporter/friendenvy+exarmy/priesttrains+escapesindeadmastersack+beatssmuggler/spares/oweslife/friend+themnotrecognizingissuchBSlmaoshealmostdoes+shenotices/kiss-denies+saunafogconfession:P-suicidegunemptylool+it'sactuallyhisson+sonsavinguythenlearns-guyshootsher-swordfighttallgrass+endrushed/somebadlol i should prob watch the tv version once i forget enough
Rated 04 Jul 2021
koalafishKoalafish
Rated 01 Apr 2021
70
68th
Not very faithful adaptation, which I did not mind at all. Well made and entertaining.
Rated 01 Apr 2021
doyler29doyler29
Rated 28 Oct 2020
80
68th
I can't say I expected much from a Dumas adaptation directed by the guy behind "Waterworld" and "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves", but maybe that's why I really enjoyed this. The gold standard for adaptations of this book is the 1934 version with Robert Donat, and this compares favourably. It doesn't try to modernize it's tone, largely focusing on characters and simple action sequences, all of which are brought to life by good actors clearly enjoying themselves.
Rated 28 Oct 2020
jmjones001jmjones001
Rated 17 Mar 2020
85
40th
I actually really enjoyed this movie and the plot twist.
Rated 17 Mar 2020
mcarr390mcarr390
Rated 09 Mar 2020
100
82nd
Greatest movie EVER. combines all human emotions in one story
Rated 09 Mar 2020
rufio2rufio2
Rated 19 Jan 2020
85
54th
Nowhere near as good as the book, but an excellent movie regardless.
Rated 19 Jan 2020
mega_rubmega RUB
Rated 30 Sep 2019
89
73rd
Really great adventure! I cheered for the protagonist and resented the antagonist. Great adventure, and revenge story. My favorite pirate era movie.
Rated 30 Sep 2019
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 22 Apr 2018
65
73rd
Quite good.
Rated 22 Apr 2018
marcelloc2marcelloc2
Rated 08 Mar 2018
75
48th
Perhaps it could be a little shorter, but it is, all in all, a good movie.
Rated 08 Mar 2018
aksharanandaAksharananda
Rated 12 Nov 2017
88
43rd
Dumas' genius comes alive again in this retelling story.
Rated 12 Nov 2017
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
61
16th
I read the book, so this was beyond disappointing. Any true depiction of this would need to be dozens of hours long. This book could work well as a HBO type TV show now, but I'm guessing that will never happen
Rated 21 Nov 2016
cloudcandy19cloudcandy19
Rated 19 Nov 2016
70
30th
Pretty awesome. I would like to read the book though....
Rated 19 Nov 2016
comfycouchComfyCouch
Rated 01 Apr 2016
75
45th
Is nowhere near the greatness of the book, but does an OK job of getting the idea across to those who might want to actually read the book.
Rated 01 Apr 2016
untrustableuntrustable
Rated 15 Mar 2016
70
42nd
Watched this in school. Has sick sword fights.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
dardandardan
Rated 02 Mar 2016
33
23rd
Its general thematic construction pertaining to revenge seems to have been impactful in various other culturally influential pieces, most notably of which Zorro and to a lesser extent Batman, though it could very well be it took not for inspiration its own source material, but rather is a derivation of Zorro in turn being a derivation of Dumas' writing. Either way, on whatever it can be blamed, it misses that orginial spirit in direction one can expect from a good adaptation.
Rated 02 Mar 2016
cat9mancat9man
Rated 02 Mar 2016
86
77th
Beautifully filmed and cast. The actors are convincing and sufficiently sinister to carry the action in this classic tale of betrayal and revenge
Rated 02 Mar 2016
zoinkzoink
Rated 15 Oct 2015
95
99th
It may have been the time of my life when I first saw this movie or the state of mind I am in but I have watched in many time by myself and with groups and was always glad I did. One of my favorite "fun" movies.
Rated 15 Oct 2015
tsvetetsvete
Rated 21 Sep 2015
81
18th
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Rated 21 Sep 2015
g_spelvinG. Spelvin
Rated 06 Jun 2014
89
87th
Excellent movie that does a wonderful job of keeping to the story. Despite being derived from a 700 page book, the film manages to depict the most integral parts of the work without feeling rushed.
Rated 06 Jun 2014
whotempwhotemp
Rated 28 May 2014
5
0th
Terrible butchering of my favorite novel. Did they even read it? - 5/31/11
Rated 28 May 2014
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 21 May 2014
33
27th
Took too many liberties with the original material for my taste. Jim Caviezel was quite good as the put-upon Edmond Dantes, but Guy Pearce was a bit too 'Ocker playing a Pommie toff' for my taste. One could almost imagine him auditioning for a role as Douglas Jardine in a film about the Bodyline tour. Richard Harris was superb.
Rated 21 May 2014
beautyblissBeautyBliss
Rated 20 Apr 2014
85
79th
Dumas is a genius, but capturing that on film is difficult. Does a reasonable job though. Good acting, good writing.
Rated 20 Apr 2014
libertyeLibertyE
Rated 18 Jan 2014
95
91st
Completely unfaithful to the letter of the book but came through in spades for the spirit. As the screenwriter said in the bonus material: if you want a literal rendition of the book, read the book - it's a pretty good one; my job was to make a fascinating movie. In my opinion, he succeeded.
Rated 18 Jan 2014
troothTrooth
Rated 22 Oct 2013
71
58th
I don't even remember if I ever read this book, but at any rate, this movie adaptation worked as a movie.
Rated 22 Oct 2013
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 26 Sep 2013
80
90th
This movie rules
Rated 26 Sep 2013
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 15 Sep 2013
60
22nd
It's nothing compared to the novel, but it's still (somewhat) enjoyable. But please, read the book.. I guarantee you that it's a thousand times better!
Rated 15 Sep 2013
nearphotisonNearphotison
Rated 27 Mar 2013
84
69th
Enjoyable as a revenge flick, but the original book is one that can't ever be fully realized on film.
Rated 27 Mar 2013
paxtonPaxton
Rated 12 Apr 2012
89
88th
When you escape use it for good, only for good. NO, I will surely use it for my revenge!
Rated 12 Apr 2012
just1nJust1n
Rated 29 Mar 2012
75
59th
I have not seen the original but was really impressed with this film. Great story , kept me interested and i had sympathy for the main characters.
Rated 29 Mar 2012
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 27 Oct 2011
25
61st
"Soon to be bottled and sold, Luis Guzman is a fish out of the Soderbergh pond but a potent scene-stealer no less." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 27 Oct 2011
dkeeperdkeeper
Rated 20 Oct 2011
90
69th
Great story, couldn't go wrong being based on such a classic.
Rated 20 Oct 2011
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 27 Aug 2011
86
83rd
I really do love this movie. It definitely takes some liberties with the story and blah blah blah (insert your complaint here);however, every time I have watched it I have come away happy. I am always partial to a good revenge/escape from prison story.
Rated 27 Aug 2011
freshFresh
Rated 28 Jul 2011
74
45th
Entertaining tale of revenge reminiscent of those swashbuckling movies made in the 1940s.
Rated 28 Jul 2011
kingofjewkingofjew
Rated 12 Dec 2010
80
86th
A nice surprise from Kevin Reynolds, once attached to Kevin Costner as his career plummeted faster than a comet. I thought it was going to be complete shit, but i was pleasantly surprised. A well made, well paced solid adaptation of the Dumas novel.
Rated 12 Dec 2010
dmarquesdmarques
Rated 06 Nov 2010
72
46th
If you disregard the fact that this doesn't try to follow the book and it makes ample plot concessions for the sake of a more emotional and fluid experience, it is still a very enjoyable watch. Good acting, nice scenery and some good ol' sword fights.
Rated 06 Nov 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 13 Oct 2010
6
51st
Been a while since I've seen this one but remember not being blown away nor hating it.
Rated 13 Oct 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 22 Sep 2010
68
65th
Underrated revenge story. It's not high art, but its a lot of fun with some great action.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 10 Sep 2010
44
54th
#00s(e)#, story
Rated 10 Sep 2010
priokanopriokano
Rated 05 Aug 2010
6
65th
um dos primeiros que eu vi com o Dedé quando começamos a namorar!!!
Rated 05 Aug 2010
shongfromrpshongfromrp
Rated 24 Jul 2010
50
6th
The entire essence of the book was missed. It felt like the scriptwriter read a quarter of the book, and then his ADD kicked in. They took a masterfully written classic and turned it into a 90minute soap opera on lets make so that . Dantes, you deserve justice.
Rated 24 Jul 2010
kelly909kelly909
Rated 22 Jul 2010
77
21st
saw it in social class, very entertaining. i love the story
Rated 22 Jul 2010
broodfath3rBroodfath3r
Rated 19 Jul 2010
80
89th
my favorite version of this story. I love Jim Cavezel in this
Rated 19 Jul 2010
naomiftwnaomiftw
Rated 15 Jul 2010
82
68th
one of my favourite films when i was a youngun. still enjoy it for nostalgia factor.
Rated 15 Jul 2010
cilogyCilogy
Rated 06 Jul 2010
70
20th
It's a simple and well acted drama. Its uplifting to see Caviezel's rise and revenge in this powerful role.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
fuckeroofuckeroo
Rated 21 Jun 2010
100
90th
Vengeance. No one got revenge better than this man.
Rated 21 Jun 2010
arandurarandur
Rated 15 Apr 2010
68
69th
Ufak tefek eksikliklerine ragmen basarili bir uyarlama.
Rated 15 Apr 2010
krmrkrmr
Rated 29 Jan 2010
82
53rd
It's ridiculous that the entire movie takes place in France, yet all you hear are American and British accents. There are loads of little things that take away from it, but it's still a great story and fun to watch.
Rated 29 Jan 2010
snaykeysnaYkeY
Rated 12 Jan 2010
63
26th
Good if you have read the book, decent if you haven't.
Rated 12 Jan 2010
aicheAICHE
Rated 05 Jan 2010
88
96th
Richard Harris, you melt my icy heart...
Rated 05 Jan 2010
redlegbebopRedLegBebop
Rated 19 Aug 2009
92
80th
An underrated gem.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
geckomayhemGeckomayhem
Rated 19 Aug 2009
100
94th
As an adventure story that rivals the likes of Pirates of the Caribbean, this movie is definitely in my top five. There is just something about the story that draws me in: he is wrongly imprisoned, grows in strength, and seeks retribution; all the while succeeding and overcoming his past, to end up with the woman that he has always loved. It is romantic and adventurous and full of intrigue and suspense.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 10 Aug 2009
70
59th
Far from perfect as an adaptation, but I enjoyed it. The acting certainly helps things along, as Caviezel and Pearce make formidable sparring partners (literally and figuratively). Best of all is Richard Harris as the old prisoner who teaches Edmond the way of the con (through a proper education, of course). It's one of his final performances and he really nails it. The swordfights are quite exciting, and the movie accomplishes its modest goals. It could be better, but it's still good.
Rated 10 Aug 2009
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 02 Jul 2009
74
52nd
Not really a good adaptation of the novel, but a fairly entertaining film none-the-less. It is decidedly low-key for most of the film, which is certainly different from the norm. The performances are all-right, and the film is ultimately better than expected but still not anything special or heartbreaking.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
rocketluccoRocketlucco
Rated 27 Jun 2009
45
27th
Overall Enjoyment: 20/40, Plot/Themes: 5/20, Cinematography/Direction: 10/20, Acting/Writing: 10/20 Not nearly as good as the book.
Rated 27 Jun 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 07 May 2009
75
71st
The film is excellent. Very well done, the production is very careful with of every detail, including costumes. The film is worthy of the masterpiece of literature written by Dumas.
Rated 07 May 2009
kusanagiKusanagi
Rated 23 Apr 2009
55
9th
None of the subtleties or the twists and turns of the book. Lets replace all that with action bullshit. Richard Harris was pretty much the only good thing about this movie.
Rated 23 Apr 2009
jonnyboyjonny_boy
Rated 11 Apr 2009
60
39th
I haven't read the book while writing this but the movie was alright. I bet that there are better adaptations and that the book offers much more.
Rated 11 Apr 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 30 Mar 2009
96
96th
very good tale of revenge, well acted. highly recommended...
Rated 30 Mar 2009
fissiefissie
Rated 12 Mar 2009
60
7th
I absolutely love the story, but this version simplifies it to the point where most key elements are missing.
Rated 12 Mar 2009
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 19 Feb 2009
82
64th
Wonderfully told and expertly carried out. The message here regarding revenge and atonement is absolutely gripping.
Rated 19 Feb 2009
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 04 Feb 2009
65
72nd
I was floored by the novel, it is still a contender for my favorite book to date. The film never had a hope of comparing. Still enjoyed it though, always a sucker for a sweet revenge flick.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
cassio123cassio123
Rated 30 Jan 2009
100
84th
awesome
Rated 30 Jan 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
90
98th
Sweet revenge.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
teftef
Rated 21 Jan 2009
75
35th
Inferior in every way to the 1939 version.
Rated 21 Jan 2009
uniquenameUniqueName
Rated 15 Jan 2009
87
82nd
I really enjoyed this version of Dumas's classic... Guy Pearce was great, and Cazaviel was very convinving. Release this on Blu-ray Disney.. hurry!
Rated 15 Jan 2009
piratekittyPirateKitty
Rated 15 Jan 2009
95
95th
I heart this movie! Awesome revenge movie, great acting, it's a movie you can see again and again, even if you know the ending!
Rated 15 Jan 2009
aarona1caarona1c
Rated 31 Dec 2008
100
97th
Just a great, great action movie that takes pains to be historically accurate (in dress, if not dialog) without losing a mainstream audience. I love this movie, one of my top-ten of all time.
Rated 31 Dec 2008
kalmah7Kalmah7
Rated 19 Dec 2008
82
72nd
Excellent rendition of the classic features great prison sequences, a nice storyline and many fulfilling revenge moments-- and a believable redemption. Great feats for a movie. Prison sequences with Harris are best, but all of this is good here. Not to be missed.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 15 Nov 2008
15
14th
It was the only thing on TV, promise.
Rated 15 Nov 2008
green_goblinGreen Goblin
Rated 21 Sep 2008
50
44th
The first set me up for this film. But the second turned me off. The Count was an idiot...
Rated 21 Sep 2008
eblackeblack
Rated 26 Aug 2008
70
40th
It was good until I read the book.
Rated 26 Aug 2008
mxwmxw
Rated 05 Aug 2008
45
5th
You're probably better off watching the older version.
Rated 05 Aug 2008
hankhank
Rated 19 Jul 2008
80
66th
Awesome movie.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
bampbamp
Rated 08 Jul 2008
40
0th
eww
Rated 08 Jul 2008
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 20 Jun 2008
76
56th
I like the sandwiches better.
Rated 20 Jun 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 19 May 2008
86
92nd
a brilliant attempt at portraying a classic on film. it does have it's flaws, but i got caught up enough in the movie not to notice much.
Rated 19 May 2008
aslakAslak
Rated 27 Apr 2008
4
44th
The french TV-series version with Gérard Depardieu is way much better.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
snarkysnarky
Rated 09 Apr 2008
80
52nd
Very well done film, with good acting, but the script dragged and ruined the book.
Rated 09 Apr 2008
roonay3kroonay3k
Rated 17 Mar 2008
95
99th
Watched this movie more than 20 times. One of the best stories ever written. Great acting from great actors. This movie does the book justice! Top 10 of all times.
Rated 17 Mar 2008
annmovieAnnMovie
Rated 15 Mar 2008
80
30th
Really great movie and some wonderful lines in the story! It was well acted (Love Harris!) and the production of the movie succeeds in meeting the "epic" feel of the story. The revenge plot is a tad off-putting, though I do think there is a point/moral to it. I just don't know exactly which moral/point it was. I'm not sure if the movie wasn't very good in conveying the said point/moral, or if it wanted it to be left up for interpretation. I suppose I need to read the book.:) Still worth seeing!
Rated 15 Mar 2008
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 06 Feb 2008
75
75th
I've never read the book, but this film caught me off guard with a great revenge story and some very exciting action. Guy Pearce makes an excellent villain.
Rated 06 Feb 2008
harlotbrainsharlotbrains
Rated 02 Feb 2008
67
46th
the book is so much better.
Rated 02 Feb 2008
chompaChompa
Rated 15 Jan 2008
86
82nd
I enjoyed this adaptation.
Rated 15 Jan 2008
shannon0000shannon0000
Rated 13 Dec 2007
52
13th
real pretty
Rated 13 Dec 2007
meerkatmeerkat
Rated 01 Dec 2007
80
51st
Some great acting & the cinematography is lovely.
Rated 01 Dec 2007
lookinglandLookingLand
Rated 16 Nov 2007
45
44th
pretty, but the plot just gets too silly.
Rated 16 Nov 2007
rp2dasearp2dasea
Rated 21 Oct 2007
82
46th
Haven't read the book, but the movie certainly makes me want to. Jim Caviezel's role as "the Count" is well done.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
v1ncentV1ncent
Rated 07 Oct 2007
80
45th
A really good adaption from book to movie. Jamez Caviezel gives us a good performance as the count.
Rated 07 Oct 2007
helfen419helfen419
Rated 21 Sep 2007
77
53rd
The story alone makes it an automatic 70, but it could have been better.
Rated 21 Sep 2007

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