The Count of Monte-Cristo

Reviews

• "This is a devilishly handsome old-school tale of treachery and intrigue that zips through its nearly three hours in a blur of swordplay, glorious costumes and prosthetic rubber facial disguises."
  - Screen Daily
• "...refreshing and inventive, even as I wished it had taken more time to immerse viewers in Dantès’ inner life. Yet, the film remains a satisfying experience and a worthy addition to the legacy of Monte Cristo adaptations."
  - The Movie Buff
• "A masterful adaptation that stands as one of the best renditions of Dumas' work to date. "
  - HeyUGuys
• "A refreshingly modern psychological take on the classic tale of love and revenge justifies its three-hour running time."
  - iNews.co.uk
• "Patellière and Delaporte foreground the moral complexity in a way that the Count’s copious heirs often do not."
  - RogerEbert.com
• "French filmmakers Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière prove lacking in neither heart nor style."
  - New York Times
• "The pay-off is a fast-moving, good-looking gallop of Mission: Impossible-style mask play, languorous conniving in courtyards and occasional outbreaks of derring-do that chews up three hours without pausing for quail sandwiches."
  - Guardian
• "A stunning, emotionally satisfying adventure tale, built on rock-solid source material. Compared to earlier adaptations, this latest version is briskly paced and rousingly acted by an all-around stellar ensemble."
  - Variety