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The Count of Monte Cristo
Adventure · Action · Drama · 2024
Edmond Dantès becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
Movie details
The Count of Monte Cristo
“This is not vengeance, this is justice.”
2024 Adventure · Action · Drama 2h 58m
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TMDB
7.9 / 10
Community rating
Edmond Dantès becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Count of Monte Cristo?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Alexandre de La Patellière · Matthieu Delaporte
Written by
Matthieu Delaporte · Alexandre de La Patellière
Pierre Niney
Edmond Dantès / The Count of Monte Cristo
Bastien Bouillon
Fernand de Morcerf
Anaïs Demoustier
Mercédès Herrera
Laurent Lafitte
Gérard de Villefort
Pierfrancesco Favino
Abbé Faria
Patrick Mille
Danglars
Vassili Schneider
Albert de Morcerf
Court is in session
Put The Count of Monte Cristo on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.