DVD - The Count of Monte Cristo [Blu-ray]
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Jim Caviezel (Déjà vuBedtime Stories) give sizzling performances in The Count Of Monte Cristo. and now, for the first time, the world's greatest tale of betrayal, adventure and revenge is more riveting than ever in Blu-ray High Definition! When the dashing and guileless Edmond Dantes (Caviezel) is betrayed by his best friend (Pearce) and wrongly imprisoned, he becomes consumed by thoughts of vengeance. After a miraculous escape, he transforms himself into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo, insinuates himself into the French nobility, and puts his cunning plan of reprisal in action. Experience the resounding clash of swords and the deadly glint off every razor-sharp blade. With the pristine sound and magnificent picture quality of Blu-ray, this swashbuckling thriller will have you perched on the edge of your seat until the very last drop of sweet revenge is exacted.
Revenge rarely gets sweeter than it does in The Count of Monte Cristo, a rousing, impeccably crafted adaptation of Alexandre Dumas père's literary classic. Filmed countless times before, the story is revitalized by director Kevin Reynolds (rallying after Waterworld) and screenwriter Jay Wolpert, who wisely avoid the action-movie anachronisms that plagued 2001's dubious Dumas-inspired The Musketeer. Leading a superior cast, Jim Caviezel (Frequency) expresses a delicate balance of obsession and nobility as Dantes, the wrongly accused Frenchman who endures 13 years of prison and torment, then uses a hidden treasure to finance elaborate vengeance on those who wronged him. Memento's Guy Pearce is equally effective as Dantes's betraying nemesis, and Richard Harris tops his Harry Potter wizardry with a humorous turn as Dantes's fellow prisoner and mentor. Filmed on stunning locations in Ireland and Malta, The Count of Monte Cristo easily matches Rob Roy for intelligent swashbuckling entertainment. --Jeff Shannon
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DVD information
| Release Date (USA): | 2011-10-04 |
| Rating (USA): | PG-13 |
| Release Date (UK): | - |
| Rating (UK) : | NA |
| Director: | Kevin Reynolds |
| Producer: | - |
| Studio: | Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
| Writer/s: | Alexandre Dumas (novel), Jay Wolpert |
Cast
| Richard Harris | |
| Guy Pearce | |
| James Caviezel | |
| James Frain | |
| Michael Wincott |
DVD Features
| •5 Deleted Scenes With Commentary By Filmmakers Including Alternate Final Duel •'The Napoleonic World' -- Production Design Featurette •'En Garde' -- Multi-Angle Sword Fighting Feature •'The Pen' -- Retrospective On Author Alexandre Dumas •“Adapting A Classic' -- Screenwriting Segment •'The Clash Of Steel' -- Stunt Choreography Piece •Layer-By-Layer -- Interactive Sound Design Feature •Audio Commentary With Director Kevin Reynolds |
