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I'll come right out and say that I enjoyed this movie. The acting was well done, the action sequences brilliantly plotted and enacted and the story was well written.But, the director is unfortunately burdened with bringing a book to the movies that is distinctive due to its brilliant attention to detail and its phenomenal sub plots that never got lost in the main plot. The brilliance of this movie will be grossly over shadowed by the book, if one chooses to read it.This movie will not disappoint. It is satisfying and does not take itself too seriously. But, to understand the true brilliance of the story, the full filling ends to which Edmond Dantes' is able to exact his revenge and the depth of characters present, read the book.Happy Readings

"The Count of Monte Cristo" (2002), a contempo back-to-basics treatment of the famous Dumas novel for new generations, spins its tale of passion and revenge with all the glory and melodrama of Hollywood's golden years. Full of lavish costuming, sumptuous sets, beautiful locations, dashing men, a gorgeous damsel, dank dungeons, the ever popular swashbuckling (whatever that is) etc., all supported with a classic story makes for 2+ hours of solid entertainment. Who could ask for more? Kick back and enjoy this fun adventure flick worth a trip to the video store. (A-)

"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Dumas is one of my favorite books, it keeps you on your toes the whole time, guessing what will happen next. The movie doesn't accomplish this as well. While the book is subtle with the Count's revenge, the movie screams for all to hear. "The Count of Monte Cristo, formerly Edmund Dantes is going to get revenge on his friends!!!" They left out 3 main characters, and DRASTICALLY changed the ending, they had to, the end involves those 3 characters they left out. But I did like the movie and if you enjoy it too I encourage you to read the book!