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The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) 7.6
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Metascore: 61/100
Reviews: 521 user | 133 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com A young man, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge Director:Kevin Reynolds |
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Aliaz Moufid | ... |
Holga
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'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a remake of the Alexander Dumas tale by the same name. Dantes, a sailor who is falsely accused of treason by his best friend Fernand, who wants Dantes' girlfriend Mercedes for himself. Dantes is imprisoned on the island prison of Chateau d'If for 13 years, where he plots revenge against those who betrayed him. With the help of another prisoner, he escapes the island and proceeds to transform himself into the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo as part of his plan to exact revenge. Written by Anna <annachan@amazon.com>
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Prepare for adventure. Count on revenge.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for adventure violence/swordplay and some sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 January 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo See more »Box Office
Budget:
$35,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$396,282 (Germany) (10 May 2002)Gross:
$54,228,104 (USA) (14 June 2002)Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Edmond: Sounds fearsome.
Luigi: It means, "driftwood."
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The name that Vampa gives Dantes, Zatarra, means driftwood in Burmese/Myanmar. See more »Goofs
When Abbé Faria is coming down from standing on Edmond's shoulders, you can see a paper clip holding up Abbé Faria's right rolled up pant leg. See more »Quotes
Luigi: We shall call him... Zatarra.Edmond: Sounds fearsome.
Luigi: It means, "driftwood."
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"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-)