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| Release Date: |
January 25, 2002 |
| Genre: |
Action, Romance |
| Running Time: |
131 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated PG-13 for adventure violence/swordplay and some sensuality. |
| Director: |
Kevin Reynolds |
| Writer: |
Jay Wolpert |
| Cast: |
James Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Dagmara Dominiczyk, James Frain, Richard Harris, Michael Wincott |
Edmond Dantes is put in prison from a crime he didn't commit, but after he escapes, he becomes rich, dons a new name, and seeks revenge for his lost years and love. Read more
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Movie Review
Grade: A-
Swashbuckling films have been around since films have been around, and many feel they have run their course. In fact, the timeless classic "The Count of Monte Cristo" has been done on more than one occasion, and you can only do a movie so many times. Then again, has it reached that point? The answer is no. Kevin Reynolds's The Count of Monte Cristo is a refreshing reminder that remakes can be good. Read the full movie review
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