Greven Av Monte Cristo - The Count of Monte Cristo (2. Retelling a story that has made it onto the silver screen more than most, this latest adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo makes yet another swashbuckling attempt to win over a new generation of cinema goers. A dashing James Caviezel takes the role of the Count, who is driven by a desire for revenge after being betrayed by his best friend Fernand (played by a dishevelled Guy Pearce) and landed with 1. Chateau D'If, a damp cavernous prison. Thus the scene is set for a good old- fashioned romp.
Alexandre Dumas's original story is a traditionally melodramatic tale of deceit and double- crossing, with clear- cut bad guys and a moral lesson to be learned at the end. Here, director Kevin Reynolds appears unsure about whether to stick with tradition or bring the story up to date and turn it into a post- modern play on the old Victorian values and style. When the Count and his heavy- breathing loved one are reunited, their kiss is actually framed as a cameo. Both lead actors are also prone to heavy bouts of overacting, garnishing their performances with exaggerated baroque gestures. This Count of Monte Cristo will leave the audience a little confused as to whether they should cry along with the story or laugh along with the actors. With a shy studio disclaimer before his commentary, he's got a refreshingly frank attitude to explaining a movie's making. Also included are details of the ambitious swordfight choreography, the origins and adaptation of Dumas's classic book and how the sound was developed as well as a behind- the- scenes feature on location. Quite often the footage feels like a tourism promo for Malta. The 5. 1 sound mix is superbly utilised (when Reynolds isn't talking) and the transfer (1. The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) - HD. The Count of Monte Cristo Full Movie - Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce. Shwiki The Count of Monte Cristo (film, 2002) svwiki Greven av Monte Cristo (film, 2002) trwiki Monte Kristo Kontu (film, 2002) Wikibooks (0 entries) edit. Jim Caviezel and Guy Pearce give sizzling performances in THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO -- the greatest tale of betrayal, adventure, and revenge the world has.
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