The Count Of Monte Cristo (1998) DVD Reviews

Starring	Gerard Depardieu, Ornella Muti, Jean Rochefort, Florence Darel
Director	Josee Dayan
Genres	Television, World Cinema

Most helpful members' reviews (3) of The Count Of Monte Cristo
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17 out of 17 people found this review helpful

Masterly suspense for 6 hours plus

If you're in to adventure and suspense this French made masterpiece (English subtitles) is for you. Originally shown on TV, the plots in the book are faithfully followed. It's gripping from beginning to end, plus occasional dark humour. Shows what European artistry can do at its best.
- - A customer from Hampshire, England
  - Posted 25 Jan 2005 12:30
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful

Depard[mon]Dieu

I was really looking forward to watching this as I have recently finished reading the novel, being persuaded to choose this version over the more recent Hollywood Guy Pearce/Jim Caviezel swordfest because of the 4-star reviews extolling this mini-series' virtues of faithfulness and great production...and the fact it was authentically 'French'. How wrong I was. I only managed to make it through the first episode because I was distracted by my pile of ironing. Gerard Depardieu is a great actor but is completely miscast in this - he wanders from scene to scene looking like he lost one of his false noses (yes really). I couldn't have cared less about Edmond Dantes, despite having been completely absorbed in the book. The production values are pretty ropey, there is no atmosphere or emotional content and all in all it feels like a disinterested waste of time. And as if they adapted a Ladybird version of the Count of Monte Cristo. If you're anticipating a good quality drama series - which I was - I think you will be sorely disappointed. Needless to say the DVD is back in its envelope...but don't let it put you off reading the book...
- - MissB from London
  - Posted 01 Oct 2007 22:47
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful

Wonderful

Every moment of the 6 hours of this depiction of the Count of Monte Christo was an absolute delight to watch. I enjoyed the recent film version with Jim Caviezel as the Count, but that was nothing compared to this. Gerard Derpardieu is excellent, as always, and so are the supporting cast. Will be recommending this to all my friends.
- - woodenboy1 from Fife
  - Posted 13 Jan 2006 23:24
Most recent members' reviews (2) of The Count Of Monte Cristo
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10 out of 11 people found this review helpful

Depard[mon]Dieu

I was really looking forward to watching this as I have recently finished reading the novel, being persuaded to choose this version over the more recent Hollywood Guy Pearce/Jim Caviezel swordfest because of the 4-star reviews extolling this mini-series' virtues of faithfulness and great production...and the fact it was authentically 'French'. How wrong I was. I only managed to make it through the first episode because I was distracted by my pile of ironing. Gerard Depardieu is a great actor but is completely miscast in this - he wanders from scene to scene looking like he lost one of his false noses (yes really). I couldn't have cared less about Edmond Dantes, despite having been completely absorbed in the book. The production values are pretty ropey, there is no atmosphere or emotional content and all in all it feels like a disinterested waste of time. And as if they adapted a Ladybird version of the Count of Monte Cristo. If you're anticipating a good quality drama series - which I was - I think you will be sorely disappointed. Needless to say the DVD is back in its envelope...but don't let it put you off reading the book...
- - MissB from London
  - Posted 01 Oct 2007 22:47
17 out of 17 people found this review helpful

Masterly suspense for 6 hours plus

If you're in to adventure and suspense this French made masterpiece (English subtitles) is for you. Originally shown on TV, the plots in the book are faithfully followed. It's gripping from beginning to end, plus occasional dark humour. Shows what European artistry can do at its best.
- - A customer from Hampshire, England
  - Posted 25 Jan 2005 12:30

17 out of 17 people found this review helpful

Masterly suspense for 6 hours plus

If you're in to adventure and suspense this French made masterpiece (English subtitles) is for you. Originally shown on TV, the plots in the book are faithfully followed. It's gripping from beginning to end, plus occasional dark humour. Shows what European artistry can do at its best.
- - A customer from Hampshire, England
  - Posted 25 Jan 2005 12:30
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful

Depard[mon]Dieu

I was really looking forward to watching this as I have recently finished reading the novel, being persuaded to choose this version over the more recent Hollywood Guy Pearce/Jim Caviezel swordfest because of the 4-star reviews extolling this mini-series' virtues of faithfulness and great production...and the fact it was authentically 'French'. How wrong I was. I only managed to make it through the first episode because I was distracted by my pile of ironing. Gerard Depardieu is a great actor but is completely miscast in this - he wanders from scene to scene looking like he lost one of his false noses (yes really). I couldn't have cared less about Edmond Dantes, despite having been completely absorbed in the book. The production values are pretty ropey, there is no atmosphere or emotional content and all in all it feels like a disinterested waste of time. And as if they adapted a Ladybird version of the Count of Monte Cristo. If you're anticipating a good quality drama series - which I was - I think you will be sorely disappointed. Needless to say the DVD is back in its envelope...but don't let it put you off reading the book...
- - MissB from London
  - Posted 01 Oct 2007 22:47
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful

Wonderful

Every moment of the 6 hours of this depiction of the Count of Monte Christo was an absolute delight to watch. I enjoyed the recent film version with Jim Caviezel as the Count, but that was nothing compared to this. Gerard Derpardieu is excellent, as always, and so are the supporting cast. Will be recommending this to all my friends.
- - woodenboy1 from Fife
  - Posted 13 Jan 2006 23:24
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Brill

Brilliant after a couple of minuets you do not realise thier speaking french or it's has subtitles. I've watched most of the monte cristo films this is the best so far your en- grossed or I was, I sat there for the two discs not moving.(dont forget it's a french story!)
- - A customer from S.Wales
  - Posted 17 May 2005 09:36
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Fantastic family viewing

I watched this film along with my family and we all found it to be a superb film. I am an admirer of Gerard Depardieus work and in this film he is very believable as the main character 'dante'. The film sticks very closely to the book and builds up characters who you genuinely care about. The costumes and sets are all excellent with performances to suit. I would highly recommend this film as good family viewing. The French is, as is common in period dramas, spoken at a slower pace and can be more easily understood if you want to watch it without the subtitles.
- - A customer from Falkland, Fife
  - Posted 22 Dec 2005 11:12
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

GOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING needed!

Revenge is a dish best served cold! Edmond Dantes (AKA The Count of Monte Cristo) is as cold as ice!

Perhaps videotape doesn't look as sumptuous as celluloid (This is a made for TV film) but don't let that put you off. Gerard Depardieu was born to play this part. And doesn't he do it well? Don't know? Well, there is only one way to find out.

A warning however: This film is spread over two discs, so make sure you have them next to each other in your rental queue. If you have to wait a week between discs, you won't be able to contain yourself.
- - Johngc from United Kingdom
  - Posted 22 Nov 2004 10:35
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Outstanding

The Count of Monte Cristo is one of Gerald Depardieu best. He plays a soldier who is framed and send to an island prison to spend the rest of his life. He escapes and sets out to revenge those who imprisioned him. The movie is spread over 2 disc and is great entetaiment for a cold Sunday. This movie will entertain children and adults alike and I would put it down as one of the Top 10 films to watch in your life.
- - A customer from London
  - Posted 11 Dec 2004 09:38
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Poor Count of Monte Cristo

This very disappointing film sees the Count suffering some appalling budget cuts. So much so that despite being fabulously wealthy he can only afford to but 51% of the bank and, on returning to his modest apartment, his only servant is painting the walls. It was not quite bad enough to be entertaining. Shame!
- - A customer from Bracknell
  - Posted 29 Dec 2007 18:57
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Unmissable!!!

A masterpiece. Do yourself a favour and watch this 6 hour spectactular - also check out the Jim Cavieziel and Guy Pierce version also, as it is a worthy complimentary piece to this film - I award them both 5 stars - masterpieces both!!!!
- - A customer from Chiapas
  - Posted 27 Jan 2008 02:44
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

A bit feeble

A television series perhaps? Falls a bit flat when stapled together. Pleasant enough, speech often slow and clear enough to flatter my grasp of French, but the tale was convoluted and lacking in the sense of adventure or even of revenge I'd been hoping for. Great photography though.
- - A customer from Birmingham
  - Posted 07 Mar 2008 15:04

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