The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo
by Jos?e Dayan

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Actor: Florence Darel, G?rard Depardieu, Jean Rochefort, Ornella Muti, Pierre Arditi
Director: Jos?e Dayan
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); French (Original Language)
Format: Color, Content/Copy-Protected CD, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 414 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-12-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Koch Lorber Films

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Movie Review: Missing a star or two
Summary: 3 Stars

Almost everything that needs to be said about this version has already been said by other reviewers. I will only add three things which may explain my painful three stars instead of the five I would desperately like to give.

Firstly, as already mentioned, but needing emphasis in a big way - the physical quality of the two disks I got were atrocious. I had to rip and re-burn them to enable me to watch the whole series without interruption, and even then I had a hard error which I could not recover. Come on!!! This isn't the 1930's and we aren't talking about 45rpm scratchies. Not good enough!

Secondly, as a keen intermediate level student of French, I looked forward to being able to pick up a few gems while enjoying this magnificent story presented by a superb cast. It would have helped if the idiots who created the subtitles actually translated what was being said instead of just making some of it up themselves. (Example: "Donc, tu est s?r de ne pas pouvoir aimer une autre femme que Valentine de Villefort?" translated to "You're sure that Valentine is the one?".) I know, I know. Subtitles are always a problem, but gee, give us a break.

The final problem is the ending. It's ridiculous and has nothing to do with the original story. The ending for Monte Cristo was not some idyllic return to the past with his long lost love, who incidentally also betrayed him, but an attempt by an emotionally and physically exhausted man to find some happiness with a woman, the princess Hayd?e, who was also betrayed and who also suffered terribly as a result. It must have been created as a feel-good finale with an eye to the American market, or something like that. It does leave a bad taste in the mouth though.

With all this in mind, you should still buy this version. It has lots and lots to offer and you will, as I have, enjoy hours of splendid viewing.

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Summary of The Count of Monte Cristo

Acclaimed actor G?rard Depardieu stars in the adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic tale of love, intrigue and revenge.

The Count of Monte Cristo tells the dramatic story of Edmond Dant?s, a young French sailor who is falsely denounced as a traitor and unjustly imprisoned for eighteen years without a trial. After a daring escape, Dant?s secures a treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo bequeathed to him by a dying inmate. Using these riches, he assumes a new identity and devises a plan to seek vengeance against all those who betrayed him.

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