Count Of Monte Cristo

Year: 2002

Grade: B-

Country: USA

Director: Reynolds

Review

a very very good story (i’ve never read the book). i like the clash of the classes and all the little (or big) points that are made by the classes of the characters who interact. for example, the old man who was imprisoned was once of more noble ilk and ended up helping the lowly protagonist learn everything from philosophy and economics to sword combat. at the same time there seemed to be a definite anti-bourgeois theme to the film. interesting, too, how the count had to ultimately become a count in order to see his revenge through the proper way. as for the movie…done well enough. had some slow or corny points, but was overall well done.