My Movie Review on The Count of Monte Cristo
Hey, what’s up guys? Once again, I’m back to make another film review. And today, I’ll be reviewing one of the Greatest movies of all time, “The Count of Monte Cristo”.
In this film based on the book by Alexandre Dumas, young sailor Edmond Dantes (played by Jim Caviezel) is a guileless and honest young man whose touched the life of so many people around him, and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes (played by Dagmara Dominczyk). However, his life is suddenly changed when his best friend Fernand (played by Guy Pearce), who wants Mercedes for himself, betrays him. Taken into an island prison, where he is countlessly tortured to misery, Edmond vows to escape and exact revenge on Fernand for his betrayal.
First off, the story and plot line made was done perfectly! There are so many suspenseful and unpredictable moments that you never know what could happen. The drama and emotional moments were also given the best timings I’ve ever seen, and there is even some slice of wit and humor to lighten you up and allow you to happily chuckle. It had a great moral to learn from, which is that vengeance, anger, and hate should never be your ruler. And as a Christian, I can definitely say that only God can truly guide you to a life of happiness and serenity.
To Jay Wolpert: I definitely have to tell you that you really rocked the house with the screenplay you made. No one could have come up with this kind of great storyline but you, and even though it isn’t completely based on the book by Alexandre Dumas (which I haven’t read yet, but managed to do some research on it to look for differences between it and the movie), I believe the author would be proud of all the work you put into it. Already, I can even see him smiling down on you.
The direction and execution of it all is also something that I found to make this movie so wonderful! The camera work of this film was done in a way where you could see what’s happening and feel the emotions of it all. One moment I can never stop forgetting is the positioning of the camera for when Edmond and the imprisoned priest are underground, trying to dig a tunnel out of the prison they’re trapped in, I absolutely loved how it was done. The cinematography of the film also fit perfectly. It gives you the feeling that you’re actually in the 19th century, and that it fits perfectly with the source material the film is based on.
To Kevin Reynolds: I’m so glad you were able to direct this film, because if you hadn’t, I would never be able to tell you that this film is very clearly your best work yet! I mean, I haven’t seen very many of your other films, the only other one I can think of that I have seen was “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”, but this film...this film is the one that I believe solidifies your career and ability as a director.
The acting is completely top-notch! The actors and actresses who played their characters portrayed them like they were meant for their roles. So many times, I can’t help but note how everyone was even able to make the smallest of lines normal, noticeable, & intriguing, as well as make every moment with their characters so memorable & eye-catching.
To Jim Caviezel: I’ve got to tell you that I can see why you took on this role, especially after seeing you at that Catholic charity on September 7, 2018. Looking back especially on when you said that you and the character of Edmond Dantes relate so well to one another, and why you fondly look back on the role you played in this movie. I myself can’t help but relate to Edmond, because we both go through times of mental conflict and doubt, as well as problems with our anger because of things being out of our control. The performance you gave here is truly one of the best I’ve ever seen.
I love how three-dimensional all of the characters are, and how well fleshed-out they are too. Each and every one of them have personality and depth, along with emotions and feelings that can be seen in every way. To boot, everyone even has perfect character development, such as that of Edmond Dantes, who went through times of anger and bitterness, and Fernand Mondego, who’s betrayal of Edmond and the events following lead him into deeper darkness.
In the end, The Count of Monte Cristo is such an awesome film, and one might even consider it an instant classic, because it has all the makings to be one (unlike Gone with the Wind of course): an excellent storyline and moral, outstanding direction, and brilliant acting and characters!
So, I rate “The Count of Monte Cristo” a solid five out of five stars. I highly recommend that you all see it, trust me on this.
