Count of Monte Cristo [Blu-ray] [2002] [US Import]

Loved this movie, The Count of Monte Cristo.Would recommend this version of the movie. Great quality DVD and the seller sent this ahead of the expected delivery time. Great service. Buy from this company for all your DVD needs.

First saw this film many years ago on a tiny screen on a flight to New York and I really enjoyed it. It then popped up on the TV and I recorded it and kept it for ages but decided in the end to buy the DVD as I watched it so often and was tired of shooting through the ads.I have read the book by Dumas but will admit to finding it hard going though I am fascinated by this story. Years ago in the days of black and white TV I remember a Sunday night serial, thirteen episodes long, of this story with Alan Badel as the Count. I also remember the marvellous one with Gerard Depardieu. This is a great swashbuckler and full of adventure and fun as well as being the story of a man bent on revenge for all the wrongs done him. Lovely to look at, it takes some liberties with the characters but nothing too outrageous and I loved every single minute of it. One has to suspend disbelief as Armand looks exactly the same as when he was arrested and he would be recognised straight away, but hey it is a movie.Also great fun to see the young Superman featuring!One of my favourite films, love it

In terms of the acting and being true to the book - the film starring Richard Chamberlain is the one I would recommend.

I have seen a couple of versions of this stories and I have to say this is by far my favourite. It is NOT true to the book (as the producer explains), but in my mind, it makes far more sense and is way more romantic. I absolutely love Caviezel's interpretation of the main character as he downplays everything which, to my mind, only enhances the mystery and depth.

The film in itself is fine.If you've read the book then this is a poor adaptation. It misses out nearly all the story, changes the ending and drops over half the characters. This book cannot be done any justice in a two hour film.

Enjoyed the film, it was a good adaptation of the book although does miss quite a lot out. The book is 1200 pages long so not suprised. Would watch it again

Too many alterations and twists have made the poor Alexander Dumas pére shrunk laughably. Call ‘Tiger, tiger’ of the Alfred Bester.

A wonderful dramatic film, full of revenge, romance and discovery. A steady start to the film which unfolds continuesly keeping a good flow to the film. Ideal if you like a sense of intrigue with historic story. The main character goes through discovery and transformation as things come to light with a plot of betrayal and revenge with hopeless love.Based on the book which I have yet to read.