*THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO* Movie Reaction FIRST TIME WATCHING

[@jenmurrayxo]

Recommend some more adventure or revenge movies below! ADVENTURE Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLQHhQlj8i5drYBtc65qmMXSKGwYUeOT42 2000's Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLQHhQlj8i5dqjI_CP3V3I6H1EfHBseZcW

[@mikemazza1988]

For swashbuckling adventure, try "The Three Musketeers" (the 1970s version and also it's sequel) or the Errol Flynn "Adventures of Robin Hood"

[@Ian-xx1xb]

The man in the iron mask is great also the three musketeers 1973 and the three musketeers 1993 are both a lot of fun

[@mikemazza1988]

For revenge movies, albeit non-swashbuckling, try "Point Blank" with Lee Marvin (or its remake "Payback" with Mel Gibson)

[@totomomo18]

Two revenge movies that come to mine are Darkman 1990 and Rob Roy 1995. A great adventure movie is Prince Of Persia 2010

[@pauld6967]

I was "excellen....wait a minute, this is the remake. Not the classic black & white original. I'm out."

[@josefgordon7712]

Superman, Jesus, AND Dumbledore in one movie!?

[@TheWebcrafter]

Well spotted. Here's a couple more connections you may appreciate from Richard Chamberlain's 1975 version of The Count of Monte Cristo... Superman - Trevor Howard porttrayed the old prisoner Abbé Faria. Three years later he'd portray one of the Kryptonians who condemned General Zod to the Phantom Zone in Superman (1978) Jesus - Tony Curtis portrayed Mondego . He also portrayed Antonius in Spartacus where, at the end, he witnesses Christ's crucifixion,

[@tyroneloki5131]

dumbledore/Ceasar

[@gersonribeiro374]

Don't forget the bad guy from Iron Man 3.

[@TerminatorJuice]

​@@gersonribeiro374 I love how you think " The bad guy from iron Man 3" deserved to be mentioned amongst the other three... Hehe

[@gersonribeiro374]

@@TerminatorJuice especially since he's ALWAYS plays the bad guy, seriously I never seen a movie with this actor where he isn't the villain.

[@LordVolkov]

"I like that he has his sidekick with him!" Luis Guzman crushes it as Jacopo! Dumas enjoys a comedic sidekick but Jacopo is one of his best. Guzman hits the right balance of humor, loyalty, and style for a wonderful Jacopo.

[@22RedEyeJedi22]

I'm a bit confused....His "sidekick" in the book is more Ali who is a mute...not so funny to me...or bertuccio who tried to avenge his brother by killing Villefort but didn't managed to do it...I love the movie but it is not the same story nor the same characters...

[@Temeraire101]

Hi Jen, have you watched KRULL?

[@jamespfp]

Yep, fantastic supporting cast member and considering he's a sort of replacement plot-wise to the Priest, it makes sense that a lot depends on the loyalty.

[@keithdean9149]

My favorite line from Jacobo, "I ride to Paris. I kill them. I'll be back by Thursday."

[@22RedEyeJedi22]

@@jamespfp In what way is he a replacement for the priest?

[@Khay-77]

Truly one of the best revenge stories ever told. Fantastic cast and performances.

[@terrylandess6072]

The fencing ability of our traitorous friend is both impressive and frightening in it's effectiveness in debilitating the will of the loser.

[@igorbuckel8060]

true, dumas' story is the best in the genre. unfortunately, the movie doesn't stick to it. earlier film adaptations are much more subtle and mature.

[@ianmac4595]

Still was a great film​@@igorbuckel8060

[@mikef2811]

I am excited for the upcoming French release of this movie and I hope that they stick to the original storyline this time.

[@this.is.a.username]

@@igorbuckel8060 it was made to keep the attention of modern audiences, it's an amazing movie.

[@matthewconner7800]

Edmond was so hard to recognize for a lot of reasons. Most of them thought he was long dead, to start. Add 16 years absence, completely different grooming, and most important, his style of speech and his mannerisms were radically different than when he was simply Edmond Dantes. His whole body language, apart from old, unconscious habits like toying with a lock of hair, was a huge departure from the man they’d known.

[@darkatsuki1289]

Also, self-portraits is not widely available for the masses.

[@immortanak_joe87]

“I’ll do it, bam bam bam. How is this a bad plan?”😂😂

[@zeroethics3082]

"Do your worst, for I shall do mine." - Best line ever!

[@jasonbeatty831]

Luis Guzman is such a great actor, loved that a studio took a chance on him for this role!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Wha? Hes been in a ton of films since 1977 and was in Snake Eyes, Carlito's Way, Boogie Nights, Out of Sight, The Bone Collector, Magnolia, and Oscar Winner Traffic, years before the awesome Count of Monte Cristo!

[@jasonbeatty831]

@@genghisgalahad8465 no totally, I just really like Luis. I didn’t see him in this role, it was just a nice choice is all.

[@jerome007ify]

All the comments have saved me from saying anything about this movie. Just want to say Jen’s reaction to Henry appearing was EPIC!!

[@HermanVonPetri]

This story is the very embodiment of the phrase "Revenge is a dish best served cold."

[@aaronhusk]

Old Klingon proverb

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Oh is it ever. Yes indeed.

[@robinhood2524]

From the same writer, The Three Musketeers, The Man In The Iron Mask, many versions of both these classic books.

[@mikefox6172]

Yes but this adaptation is, I think, the best....

[@bine35]

@@mikefox6172 I really like this one also but there is a new French one from 2024 which is also good though I missed the prison training with Faria from this one. There is also an old TV series from 1998 which is very good, you can find it on YT.

[@davidhume6294]

This is one of the worst adaptations of the book's history. The envy that Fernand feels towards Edmond and the reasons that lead to betrayal are so weak. The real reasons that lead to great rivalries and disputes are power and money. The book Augustus: First Emperor of Rome by Adrian Goldsworthy shows that the rivalry between Mark Antony and Augustus was the fight for power in Rome. The way the script builds the envy that Edmond feels towards Fernand is so stupid, in the book Danglars who wants the position of captain is the one who designs the whole plan. It wouldn't be because of Mercedes's envy. What an idiotic idea to make Fernand a childhood friend and a traitor. Possibly if he were Edmond's childhood friend, he would be loyal to him like Agrippa was loyal to Octavian. Reading the book Augustus: First Emperor of Rome by Adrian Goldsworthy, Octavian's greatest rival was not his childhood friend, but a rival in the dispute for power, Mark Antony.

[@loonie5468]

One of the most wonderful adaptations of a book into a movie ever. I remember after seeing this as a teenager, I read the book in full and that is no small feat for a movie to achieve upon the mind of a teenager that was hooked on the computer at the time this movie came out.

[@maxducoudray]

And the book is long!

[@loonie5468]

@@maxducoudray I was thankfully used to reading longer works, I guess you could put it. Just not of that genre and not well...old-fashioned books. I'm very glad this was one of the first of the longer ones though - it was a very good introduction.

[@roman1183]

It is unlikely that the count would keep the Mercedes. The count would have a young lover If Julius Caesar being married to Calpurnia had no problem having an affair with the young queen of Egypt, imagine a man who didn't even marry his bride. It is unlikely that Mercedes with the wedding ring will impress the count as the young Cleopatra impressed Julius Caesar when she left the rug. The fact that Albert is the count's son means that the count and Albert will be friends and the count would remain with the Mercedes. The film Alexander (2004) by Oliver Stone is a biopic of Alexander - The Great. Philip of Macedonia was married to Olimpia and they both had a son who is the protagonist. This did not prevent the conflictive relationship between father and son and Philip from marrying the young Eurydice. The film will show a very complex relationship between father and son..

[@mikef2811]

I read the cliffnotes of this story...It was too long for me to read the book but from what I gathered, the book was better. Though good, this version was too Hollywood for me.

[@paulcarfantan6688]

@@mikef2811 Too Hollywood 2002 or too Hollywood 2024 ? There is a difference, lol.

[@sovague5671]

Man, this movie came out of nowhere and instantly found a home in my top 5 favorite films of all time.

[@joegreene7619]

This is a brilliant take on the novel. Absolutely phenomenal acting and the writing and directing were quite good as well.

[@AneudiD78]

Having graduated HS, I bumped into former classmates who I haven't seen in like 20 years and I immediately recognized them, but they didn't know who I was. Familiar faces fade after certain amount of years.

[@Archimedeeez]

it's called denial

[@aliquisvultteisus1012]

One of the things people forget too is the simple fact that photographs don't exist yet and paintings was for more upper class and the rich. Think of a world where you can't log into facebook and see the latest photo of someone you know and can only go off your memory from 16 years ago.

[@paulcarfantan6688]

@@aliquisvultteisus1012 Yes, good point. We tend to forget that technology was extremely different then, than what it is today.

[@ricardoquintero7160]

Also, if we go by the book, Edmond had been hardened by his time in the Chateau d'If and is not recognizable except by maybe those who knew him best and held him near and dear like Mercedes. Fernand did not, Edmond was well and truly out of his mind, satisfied that his betrayal was successful and that he had been long dead.

[@Dillpicks95]

The book is fantastic and this movie is so good, it has everything you could want. Twists and turns, epic soundtracks, amazing cinematography, great performances and an excellent revenge story.

[@trevorknight9704]

Enjoy the dark humor.

[@artdeco64]

The movie - on those very few occasions, e.g., The Count of Monte Cristo, Interview with the Vampire, Trainspotting - has a better ending than the book. Well, not so much ending with Cristo but what is learned. I think you know what I mean.

[@Lone-wolf-1982]

The book is a classic. Just like the 3 Musketeers and the Man in the Iron Mask.

[@roman1183]

@@artdeco64 It was only in an American film that the count would return to the Mercedes. In real life, the count would have a young lover just like Julius Caesar had Cleopatra. I doubt that in that alliance scene Mercedes would have the same sense of seduction that Cleopatra had with Julius Caesar when she left the mat. In the 1988 Russian adaptation, The Prisoner of Chãteau D'if (1988), the film's director left his wife for the actress who plays Haydee. There is no parallel in history like the film. But there is a parallel of a man who, despite his relationship, falls in love with a beautiful girl from the East.

[@roman1183]

I ahcie the weak ending. I believe that Lvior's vocals were much more realistic. A rich and powerful man like the count would have a young lover just like Julius C'esra had Cleopatra. I don't believe that Mercedes in that alliance scene would have the power of seduction that Cleopatra had when she left the carpet for Julius Caesar. There will be a miniseries with Sam Claflin and Jeremy Irons.

[@davemcbroom695]

I know this is about a prison break because Red told me in The Shawshank Redemption.😁

[@mariohenssler6151]

Look for it in "Educational Tool"

[@timbola]

Right. It was originally a book written by Alexandrea Dumbass

[@p.mc.4449]

It's listed under Educational.

[@quwykxz]

Oh yeah,,, It's written by that Dumbass guy, right?

[@thereelphil]

Alexandre . . . Dumb-ass

[@bilperkins]

If you haven’t seen it yet, Frequency is another fantastic movie with Jim Caviezel

[@dmitch1983]

This is probably the best book to movie adaptation I can think of. Trims the fat. Nothing important is cut. Paced perfect. Acting was phenomenal.

[@FernandoSilva-cr6qo]

It's not fat, the cinema that seeks to simplify history. Just watch Cleopatra with Liz Taylor and see conflicts, events and historical characters omitted in the film. The film omits Cleopatra's sister, Arsinoe, omits the conflict of Augustus and sextus Pompey for example.

[@TheWebcrafter]

43:31 - ADAPTATIONS? Written by the French author of 'The Three Musketeers', Alexandre Dumas, who's grandmother was an African slave, there are literally dozens of adaptations. My favourite adaptation is the 1975 movie starring Richard Chamberlain. REFERENCED? The Count of Monte Cristo is mentioned in 'The Shawshank Redemption' when, after a fellow prisoner pronounces the author's surname as ''Dumb ass', Andy Dufresne recommends the book as a story about a 'prison brreak'.. The story of the Count is also introduced to Evie iin 'V for Vendetta', another revenge movie.

[@seanhunter1063]

Richard Harris was the actor who played the old man priest Abbé Faria. He was a great actor who played in many films and famously liked a drink. During his final years he lived in the Savoy Hotel in London and drank in a pub a couple of doors down called 'The Coal Hole'. I used to work nearby and we would go to The Coal Hole after work on a Friday. Richard Harris had a favourite seat in the pub and, while I was there he always drank alone, and people respected his privacy. When he passed away a brass plaque marked his favourite wooden seat in the pub and I think it just said 'Our Lord'. While I frequented the pub after his passing I never saw anyone sit in his seat.

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Such a great actor.

[@TonyTheLoneRiderSmith]

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing!

[@zenarcher9633]

11:02 Jen - "She's going to marry this chump, isn't she? I'm pissed." Edmond Dantes - "Hold my beer"

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Lol.

[@TenTonNuke]

I've always been a big fan of the life motto: "Do your worst, for I shall do mine." Too many people beg life for mercy and cower under its harshness. But if you laugh in the face of death, taunting it, you can truly find contentment in this raging storm.

[@saltytrey]

Having Dumbledore as your tutor must have been pretty cool.

[@Geerladenlad]

You mean Emperor Marcus Aurelius

[@elentari15]

When he first appeared my brain was confused because I recognized the voice instantly, but not the face XD I had no idea he was in this movie.

[@chuckh4077]

His own Dumbledore/yoda.

[@ruckboger]

“Yer a wizard, Edmond”

[@RB-uv8mz]

Dumbledore tutors Jesus Christ

[@BouillaBased]

One of my favorite books since I was a kid, and one of the most accurate and satisfying adaptations I've seen.

[@christianemden7637]

You must have seen abysmal adaptations then, because this is far from adapting the novel well

[@JPiolunek]

1 of my top 10 favorite movies! Caviezel is awesome. Guy pierce is great. Henry Cavil is young, Dagmara is hawt & Priest is FANTASTIC pre Harry Potter

[@DarthKilaj85]

Everyone needs a friend like Yakapo also the fact that smugglers and thieves are more loyal and trustworthy than his childhood friend

[@TheWebcrafter]

0:29 - "Idiots". 29 secs has got to be a record. The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my favourite stories of all time, and is definitely one of my 'Desert Island' movies. Richard Chamberlain's 1975 version is my favourite version which also stars... Donald Pleasance as Danglars (Dr Loomis in 'Halloween 1-5', Ernst Blofeld in 'You Only Live Twice', The President in 'Escape From New York, The Forger in 'The Great Escape'), Tony Curtis as Mondego (Antonius in Spartacus, Joe in 'Some Like It Hot', aka father of Jamie Lee Curtis also from Halloween 1-5) Louis Jourdan as Gérard de Villefort (Kamal Khan in 'Octopussy') and... Trevor Howard as Abbé Faria (Too many movies to list here although you may recall him as one of the Kryptonians who sentenced General Zod in Superman (1978)

[@jenmurrayxo]

Right!! 😂😂👍

[@christianemden7637]

I agree completely, even with being a bit free as an adaptation it has everything, splendor and panache.

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

I love how much you brought up the music. It was so good. Great story from a great book with great acting, etc.

[@pigeonfog]

I tapped so fast when I saw this! I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wiggywan1832]

This movie rocks. I could see how immediately invested you were. It's so intense and satisfying. I, too, was on the edge of my seat the first time.

[@LordVolkov]

Fencing, plots, and revenge - some of Alexandre Dumas' favorite things. I highly recommend pretty much any adaptation of The Three Musketeers (also by Dumas), but the 90s Disney adaptation is one of my faves. Amazing cast, good fun, and huge theme song by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting

[@kingscorpion7346]

loved that one too

[@benvsreality]

Also Michael WIncott who plays the Warden of Chateau D'If in this movie plays an amped up villainous version of Rochefort in Three Musketeers.

[@jayeisenhardt1337]

I enjoy the 1973 version of D'Artagnan.

[@kingscorpion7346]

@@jayeisenhardt1337 played by Michael York? he was a favorite actor.

[@paulcarfantan6688]

"All for one and one for all".

[@shainewhite2781]

This is a great epic revenge and redemption story! Henry Cavill is in the movie. He was 19 years old at the time.

[@johnscott4196]

He didn't want to be Captain, he just didn't want Edmond to be a Captain. Pure jealousy.

[@TJinMO]

The BOOK is fantastic. Not hard to read except for the French names and stuff. So much deeper because most of the captivity story is told in his head. The lessons with the priest are life empowering. It's a good read but it's a big one!

[@professionalvampire1]

It is a big read, but it's a surprisingly easy one. And it is absolutely fantastic.

[@wanderingidle4848]

The Count of Monte Cristo has been adapted so many times, and it’s never really been done justice - but this is one of the best. It’s just really, really long, and could absolutely be adapted into a big budget mini-series. The book itself is quite an easy read. Dumas primarily wrote in what was the equivalent of magazines at the time, and wrote most of his novels chapter by chapter, publishing a chapter in each edition of the “magazine”. That’s both why his novels tend to be so long ($$$) and why they are so suspenseful (every chapter needed to end on a cliffhanger to keep the audience coming back). But if you read the book without knowing that, you would think the entire story was planned out in advance with how intricate everything is. The problem with most adaptations is that they spend the majority of the time focusing on the first half, leading up to the prison break, and condense the revenge portion, which is really the bulk of the story, and makes up two thirds of the novel. This is way outside your wheelhouse on this channel, but whenever this film comes up in conversation, I always try to recommend another adaptation as a sort of companion piece/follow-up. It’s called, “Gankutsuou”, and is a one season anime that tells the story from the perspective of Albert. It’s kind of out there… I mean, it’s set in the future, and the Count is almost a sort of space vampire, but it’s honestly the most faithful adaptation of the revenge portion of the story ever done. What this movie lacks is the conflict between wanting to root for the underdog getting his revenge, and how much that desire for revenge has threatened to completely destroy his humanity. That’s the route taken by The Shawshank Redemption, and it’s good… but it’s a much less nuanced story when everything is so black and white, and told in your basic three part narrative.

[@FernandoSilva-cr6qo]

Gankutsuou is one of my favorite adaptations of the book: The Prisoner of Château d'If (1988) with Viktor Avilov The Count of Monte Cristo (1979) with Jacques Weber The Count of Monte Cristo (1998) with Gerad Depardieu The adaptation with Depardieu, despite not having liked the change at the end, I really liked the revenge part against Dangalkrs and the development of Maixmilien and Valentine. I would imagine the Count as someone as manipulative as Octavian, who made alliances to avenge Julius Caesar's death and sought to eliminate political enemies. The Count is very smooth in the film, all the revenge is pure action, there is no planning or manipulation. The count has no allies that are useful for his revenge. And the film doesn't show his dark side. Everything is simple Manichaeism. The count lacks being fierce and ruthless, but also very calculating and carefully planning everything. I miss Haydee, Edmond's ally and lover. She helps the count in his revenge and there will be an attraction between him like Caesar and Cleopatra.

[@xzonia1]

This is how the 3 Body Problem was originally written as well in 2006, released chapter by chapter each month in a Chinese magazine, and it's fascinating. So annoyed Netflix won't be finishing the English version, but I get it because they were spending way too much money per episode to do a season 2. But nice to know books still get written this way. The tradition lives on! :)

[@mikef2811]

@@FernandoSilva-cr6qo There is another version coming this year from France, I believe. The trailer is on YT.

[@OnionTaylorJoy]

​@@xzonia1Netflix just a couple of days ago announced they renewed 3 Body Problem for seasons 2 and 3 and they will cover all the books.

[@RaagulanRR]

Richard Chamberlain played the best Count of Monte Cristo in the 1975 movie Count of Monte Cristo.

[@Briansgate]

yes!

[@FernandoSilva-cr6qo]

You should watch other adaptations to say this. France adapted the book 7 times, Louir Jordan who played Villefort in the 1975 adaptation, he played Edmond Dantes in the 1961 adaptation. There are French adaptations from 1929, 1943, 1954, 1979 and 1998 that you can find on KZbin with subtitles.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Chamberlain in Man in the Iron Mask!

[@toodlescae]

​@@FernandoSilva-cr6qodo you mean Louis Jordan?

[@FernandoSilva-cr6qo]

@@toodlescae yes

[@JeremyLevi]

I highly recommend the book, it really is great and not a difficult read. Not only is it new enough (1844) for the language to be more or less modern, but as it was originally written and published as a newspaper serial the style of prose was aimed to be broadly enjoyed. The version I read was the American English translation from 1889 published by Little Brown and T.Y. Crowell and I had no problems with it at all, or there's a modern translation from Penguin Classics (1996) that's even more accessible to modern readers.

[@mybricksters9800]

This is still my all time favorite movie

[@johnkelly90]

What I love the most is that the rainbow isn’t an effect… it happened to appear as they were setting up the final shot of Count Mondego getting stabbed… an ironic divine symbol.

[@maxducoudray]

Nothing ironic about that. Just improbable.

[@dancampbell2344]

This is one of my all time favorite movies. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this reaction. 2 thumbs up.

[@Curraghmore]

The estate that Luis Guzman bought for the Count with a carriage full of treasure is a well-known estate in Ireland and a popular tourist attraction.

[@marvinsarracino116]

Luv Guy Pierce movies, even when he's the Bad Guy. (Pun intended) Dumas wrote a great story and this movie adaptation is one of the best! Prison break, Sword fights, pirates, hidden treasures, stolen loves, and Revenge! What more could you ask for in a movie! Great reaction Jen I'm definitely watching this again!! Thanks for sharing Jen ❤️💛

[@SchulzEricT]

"Ravenous" is crazy underrated.

[@rolandmasdo7667]

This is my favorite movie of all. I watch it a million times, and still watch it repeatedly even today.❤❤

[@WiseJoeGaming]

One of my favorite movies ever! Maybe even for sure my number one. It is an epic story with everything you could ask for, swashbuckling, pirates, betrayal, plotting revenge, loyalty, true love, redemption, justice ... just everything you want in an epic story. And I think the actors in the movie did such a fantastic job! One of my favorite scenes is the confrontation between Mercedes and Edmund and his line about not taking the hate from him it was all he had. Such a powerful moment in my opinion. Great reaction!

[@vermithax]

"Checkmate a-hole." I love how much Jen loved this. Okay, since you enjoyed this costume drama, you might consider Dangerous Liaisons -- less swashbuckling, but a magnificent film with an incredible cast including Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Micelle Pfeiffer, and a young Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves.

[@toukie]

This is one of my top ten. And the birthday speech got me through a really, really tough time in my life when I spent months lying down in a hospital bed. It might be stupid, but repeating that I must look into that storm and shout as you did in rome, 'Do your worst, for I will do mine' gave me the strength to prove to 'life' that I wasn't going to be giving up any time soon.

[@jamespfp]

43:20 -- RE: The Novel; Fun Fact! Alexandre Dumas wrote in French and in the 19th century, so all English translations are quite modern in linguistic form. *And* it is old enough to be in the Public Domain, so it's pretty durned easy to find an e-book on Project Gutenberg or places like it.

[@LezArtist5iG]

36:04 She actually did take off her String Ring, if you look back to before this part. 😊 She wasn't wearing it in a few key moments.

[@abeartheycallFozzy]

Imagine how grubby a string ring would get over a dozen years. Yuck.

[@heytoast7129]

@@abeartheycallFozzy It would also have to be some insanely durable thread too, to last ~16 yrs. But that would probably be my biggest gripe about the movie.

[@LezArtist5iG]

@@abeartheycallFozzy Not if she bathes regularly. A string ring gets clean with every bath.

[@mikef2811]

Yep, I actually did that years ago see if she did took it off or not....

[@nickyhaflinger]

The 1934 version with Robert Donant is a classic, the book was written in French so all English versions are translations making Dumas in general very readable. He also wrote The Three Musketeers the 1948 version of which is one of the most swashbuckling films ever made with Gene Kelly in the lead.

[@fuferito]

This is a movie to own on DVD. It's gorgeous, fun, and full of great characters in a classic story.

[@AmosTheTalented]

With respect, I think I’m falling for you. I have fascinated by this film since I first saw it in theaters, and your reaction reignited my love for it. The way you name each instrument is magical. Thank you for this.

[@7bestthings]

One of the greatest swashbucklers ever made! A true masterpiece! Thanks for your fun reaction!

[@chefskiss6179]

Awesome watching you get into this one, Jen. I love this flick and have seen the 1975 version with Richard Chamberlain as well (loved those almonds with the hard candy shells, lol). An all french version one is coming out at the end of this month. It had its premiere at Cannes in May and got an eleven-minute standing ovation; goosebumps. An eight-part tv version is also coming out later this year, with Jeremy Irons as Abbé Faria.

[@nataliefaust7959]

Jen: "No, you need to tell him!" Unfortunately no. That's a very recent and not universal right. It's why it's such a big deal in the US and UK & Commonwealth. People could be arrested and charged, sentenced, imprisoned or executed without actually ever knowing what the charges were, let alone have the means to defend themselves before a judge or jury. Jen: "I hope he kills him with that chess piece later!" And you win the internet for the day. I laughed so hard. 🤣

[@toodlescae]

I saw the Richard Chamberlain version in the 70's first but I love this version. The Three Musketeers and The Man In The Iron Mask are great too. I've seen a few versions of each movie over the years.

[@brandonlong2788]

Jen: "Checkmate A-hole!" 😂 A good revenge movie is the Park Chan-Wook directed movie 'Oldboy' from 2003. Not to be confused with the 2013 remake.

[@christianmalbeuf476]

My favorite adaptation of the book. His reveal scene is so epic! (the clothes!) I love the soundtrack and your appreciation of the instruments 🎶 The book was originally published in episodic format in a newspaper, can you imagine?

[@ddpure101]

I have such a soft spot for this film. I saw it as the last show in the cinema while I was waiting for the traffic to subside on the roads. It has stuck with me ever since. Love the book as well. Even with the " Hollywood" ending, I always enjoy rewatching it. I hope you had fun as well!

[@botz77]

Richard Lester's The Three Musketeers is great, and The Man In The Iron Mask with Leonardo DiCaprio.

[@mikenahmias7102]

One of my favorite books. We read it in high school literature class and I was hooked, constantly reading ahead. When they went around at the end to collect all the copies I opted to buy my copy.

[@te1013]

This film came out when I was 10 years old. I loved it immediately. went on to read the book in high school and still appreciate the movie as an adaptation. It’s one of my favorite movies ever!

[@mjz_ausmz8019]

Jim Caviezel (Edmund) was in a great series called Person of Interest. Created by Jonathan Nolan who was a writer on the Christian Bale Batman movies.

[@mikekidwell920]

Literally in my top 5 movies of all time.

[@patmurray9730]

I read this book 40ish years ago. I was REALLY surprised how much I liked it. I never saw the movie. This is the first time I watched one of your reactions, because of reading the book

[@jollyrodgers7272]

This is a great film. I read this in French class back in the '70s - and saw this in the theater - surprised me how much I remembered, as the novel was intricately more twisted! It ends with the quote; "All human wisdom is contained in these two words - Wait and Hope." No Jen, it's written in classic French from 1840s, and today's 5th year French students can usually handle it, with teacher's help. Can't wait? Get the English translation. You will absolutely LOVE the Sean Connery film THE NAME OF THE ROSE (1986) based on the Umberto Eco novel, with Connery as William of Baskerville, a medieval Franciscan friar, and Christian Slater as his apprentice.

[@petalparrot12]

Thank you for reacting to this movie. This is one of my top 5 or 10 movies of all-time. This movie is epic in every way. Your reaction are epic as well. Thank you my fellow Canadian, I appreciate what you do. :)

[@lou6454]

Love when you get this immersed in a movie / story . You will love the book . Dumas (pere) wrote great novels that are pillars of western literature .

[@ashenfang]

I've always been aware of this story, but have never seen it or read it in any form, I now know why it was V's favorite movie, while watching I could see so many elements both V for Vendetta had taken from it, as well as The Princess Bride, while two vastly different movies, each feel like they have a core that centers around this movie, loved your reaction, was glad to see it.

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

Luis Guzman is like the king of supporting actors. His list of movies is bottomless, all in the supporting role.

[@abeartheycallFozzy]

I just went to look him up. Over 100 films and I lost count of TV roles. He's worked with everyone in Hollywood.

[@carsilk2492]

Such a unique and recognizable voice, too

[@LordVolkov]

Luis' so funny and always rather charming. He's in a ton of movies I love

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

@@abeartheycallFozzy I once saw or read an interview with him where he said this is what I like and want to do. I don't want the leading role. Don't need it. Something like that.

[@RandomNonsense1985]

He’s one of those “that guy” actors.

[@stubt4322]

The original book is in French, of the modern variety. The copy I have is two volumes, about 800 pages each. This movie was fun, and they did about as well as they could in 2 hours. If you want a richer, deeper version of it, there's a 1998 miniseries starring Gérard Dépardieu that's a little under 7 hours long, in four parts. There's a version of it on KZbin with English subtitles. It's not 100% faithful to the book, but it cuts out far less. I can't convey in this comment just how much richer and more elaborate and satisfying the revenge is in the book/miniseries. If you have the time, I highly recommend it purely for your own enjoyment.

[@agarven1]

Richard Harris that is Jim Caviezel’s cell buddies. Richard plays Dumbledore in the first two movies before he past away

[@billpay6896]

I loved the book, the 1975 movie adaptation of this story is really good as well.

[@mediaphile]

I worked at a movie theater when this movie came out. One day, I was working box office selling tickets. An older man came up and spent considerable time looking at the listings of all the showtimes for all the movies. Finally he comes up and says, "I'll take one ticket for 'You Can Count on Monty'." I was very confused, we didn't have a movie named that. So I look up at the listings, trying to figure out what the hell he's talking about, and I see "The Count of Monte Cristo." I gave him a ticket for this movie. I have always wondered what he thought of it, and if it was at all what he was expecting. I love this movie, so I hope he enjoyed it as much as I do.

[@Blackcrow2077]

This is an underrated classic and one of my favourite movies

[@leftcoaster67]

It might be hard to find. But the 1973 and 1974 Three and Four Musketeers is absolutely brilliant.

[@chrisdennis1449]

Remember this the movie that V loved so much in V for Vendetta and he watched it with Evie. It was the old one but this one is so good

[@k.delpino1124]

Yea you right. Seen VFV so many times. I forgotten that was of the older adaptations, a lot of them too.

[@mauriceedwards9588]

This film version of the book of The Count of Monty Cristo is the best one I've seen with some great acting and once again most of it was filmed in Malta doubling for Marseilles scenes, old family holiday destination reconsided them instantly, great reaction Jenny.

[@TicoMachi]

This adaptation actual differs from the book in a number of major aspects, but I still quite enjoy this movie. Oddly enough, one of the most faithful adaptations is an anime series (Gankutsuou), despite the fact that it takes place in a neo-futuristic version of Paris, and they travel through space.

[@roman1183]

Dumas was masterful in breaking expectations in the book. The story of Napoleon - Josephine - Marie Louise served as inspiration for the story of the Count - Mercedes - Haydee, just as Reza Roustan, Napoleon's servant, served as an inspiration for Ali, the count's servant. Napoleon loved Josephine despite their turbulent relationship and divorced her to marry Princess Marie-Louise. The count, despite loving Mercedes, was hurt that she had married Fernand. He showed concern for her, as Napoleon did for Josephine. And he marries Princess Haydee. Just like Josephine and Napoleon, despite loving each other, never had a child, just like Edmond and Mercedes. This story inspired Dumas to write the ending. Dumas broke expectations in the book and shows us that not everything happens as we want. And that in life not everything has a happy ending. Instead of the tragic ending in the more theatrical style, he gives us a more realistic ending, with a bitter ending. The 1979 French miniseries with Jacques Weber shows the book's bittersweet ending.

[@mikefox6172]

My favorite reactor got a hold of one of my favorite movies. Jen is so awesome 😄Yes, the book is quite good. It's paced more as the times in which it was written, but it was one of the few in school I truly finished. This movie is not faithful in several purist respects, but the writer for it has a fascinating outro on the DVD. Jay Wolpert understood that it would be impossible to put the full book into a movie so he did the next best thing - capture the spirit and essence of it instead. He also has a lot of zingers in the script which made the final cut. I was shocked - his favorite line is also mine. "God has nothing to do with it. In fact, God is never in France this time of year..." Kudos Jen...

[@benschroeder4036]

I loved this movie when I saw it in the theater. Well written, well acted, and didn't get the box office love at the time that it deserved.

[@johannesdesilentio6036]

It did well in America, but it did poorly at the international box office, because the film changed the entire story of the book and Europeans hated it. The change at the end of the story was heavily criticized.

[@benschroeder4036]

@@johannesdesilentio6036 I suppose that's always a possibility when something is adapted.

[@xzonia1]

Such a wonderful story. :) I giggled when you mentioned Shawshank because when they're sorting books, Andy says to Heywood that the book he's holding, The Count of Monte Cristo, is about a prison escape, and Heywood says We should file that one under Educational too? X) King said the Bible story of Joseph and the coat of many colors is what inspired him to write The Shawshank Redemption, but clearly he'd also read this book somewhere along the way because he mentions it as well. Loved that you recognized Cavill right away! He does look a lot like Jim Caviezel and was a great choice to play his son. He's such a little cutie in this movie! :))) Really enjoyed your reaction to this movie! I started to read the book once as a kid, but couldn't handle the whipping scene, put the book down, and never finished it. I was 8 or 9 at the time. Always thought I'd read it when I was older, but just haven't. I remember that day from my childhood so vividly, I guess I think I'll forget it if I ever finish the book. It's well written, though. Just not a good pick for a little kid. Lol. X)

[@richwelling3409]

I read the book on the '90s and loved I first heard of it as a movie that was mentioned in an episode of Gilligan's Island, and decided then that I wanted to watch it. It has been made a movie a few times, and the first version I saw was made in 1975. That version is free to watch on KZbin now. The book was written in French and was translated into English. You will have a much harder time finding a version translated into Middle English than Modern English. Interestingly, originally, it was published in a magazine. Not a single issue, since it is far too long, but over the course of several issues, just a few chapters at a time.

[@arcturus6688]

They filmed the prison Island on the small island of Comino between Malta and Gozo. I was lucky enough to visit there, a wonderful place to see.

[@Zarathusta]

I love the book. I was able to read it for the first time in like 5th Grade, so you should be able to find a copy that won't make you have to parse through Elizabethan English. Remember, that the US was a nation by this point. Most stories from the period aren't that hard to read through. Best part about reading it was I read it on my own, from the school library and I just remember thinking "Why are they making me read all these feel-good books when they have a tale of sweet, sweet revenge?" So yeah, may have kickstarted my love of reading for fun.

[@guymelton1094]

The Late Great Richard Harris😂😂😂, Proffeser Dumbeldor😂😂😂thanks for sharing 😊👍✌️🇺🇸

[@marcuszaja6589]

Very good adaptation. You definitely should try the 1934 version with Robert Donat. There is also a mini series with Gérard Depardieu worth watching. Three books that changed my life: 1. The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas) 2. The Prince (Niccolò Machiavelli) 3. The Art of War (Sūnzī)

[@mostaley5049]

Another great reaction Jen. One of my favorite movies and the book is even better. 😊👏🥰 adventure, love, betrayal, revenge. 😊🥰

[@unclelink]

Instant like! My favourite adaptation (next to the anime) of an awesome book! "Brotherhood Of The Wolf," I think you'll enjoy that movie!

[@jedlogan392]

Jen Murray is Great!!! I really enjoy rewatching movies with you. 👍👍👍

[@yw1971]

35:51 - It was different in the book. Try it - one of the best romances

[@lynnkain]

One of my favorites! I loved the books. I recommend other Alexander Dumas stories: The Three Musketeers (1993) and The Man in The Iron Mask (1998) - Leonardo DeCapria.

[@harryrabbit2870]

A classic story, done well by cast and crew. Enjoyed your reaction Ms. Jen. You seemed to really enjoy this.

[@LibertarianJRT]

The cast in this film is fantastic. The adaptation is incredible. A perfect movie in many ways. This is the best adaptation.

[@gwenthor]

This is truly a fantastic movie. I love the well thought out revenge for each person, but still the change of heart for Mercedes when he learns the truth.

[@Biorythym]

My favorite all time movie!!! Thank you for watching!

[@olliegueret2963]

This was Richard Harrises last film before he passed away! One of the greatest actors in film history!!!

[@LeisureTimeLarry]

One of my favorites! The cast is stacked, and the story is incredible. 31:39 is so Jen, and why I come back to watch. She's right about them not making movies like this anymore. The 80s and 90s were peak for me. The past 15 years or so is mostly trash.

[@El_Bueno]

lol “who’s treasure is this” you were so worried about them getting caught in the prison, you didn’t listen to the old man.

[@jenmurrayxo]

I listened but I assume it's not his originally

[@paulcarfantan6688]

@@jenmurrayxo The extremely wealthy Count of Sparta.

[@GeorgiusAgricola-pn4cr]

"Will love be enough to quench his revenge?" Great line from Jen!