The Count of Monte Cristo
2024
****½
Director: Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière
Cast: Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier, Anamaria Vartolomei, Laurent Lafitte, Pierfrancesco Favino, Patrick Mille, Vassili Schneider, Julien de Saint Jean, Marie Narbonne
In 1815, newly promoted Captain Edmond Dantès is betrayed on his wedding day and falsely accused of treason. After years of wrongful imprisonment, he escapes and returns as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. Alexandre Dumas' 1844 epic novel has been adapted multiple times, more recently in 1975 and 2002. It tells a magnificently sprawling story and this French version focuses on the fine line between justice and revenge. This visually stunning film is long but thoroughly captivating.
