As of Tuesday evening, August 27, The Count of Monte Cristo had 7,333,505 viewers in France. Which makes it one of the summer’s biggest hits, along with Vice Versa 2 (also with Pierre Nini doubling as Fear in VF), Despicable Me 4, Deadpool & Wolverine or even the indestructible little something extra whose crazy career started . May 1.
But it’s not just France that appeals to this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ novel by Mathieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellier. As Pier Nini pointed out on Twitter, The Count of Monte Cristo gets 100% positive reviews on the American site. Rotten tomatoeswhich serves as a reference and barometer across the Atlantic Ocean.
That doesn’t mean it has a maximum rating of 5 out of 5 every time, but every review has a 3 or more. While its US release date is not yet known, here are some positive reviews.
Linda Marick – Hey U Guys (5 of 5) : “A masterful adaptation that stands as one of the best versions of Dumas’ work to date. A visually arresting adaptation that honors the original novel and improves upon it, giving us an engaging new version of the timeless tale.”
Kevin Maher – TIMES UK (4 of 5) : “There are obvious superhero echoes to this origin story, and the filmmakers are smart and confident enough to amplify them.
Stephanie Bunbury – Financial Times (4 of 5) : “There’s really nothing to believe here, but here’s the fun. Sit back and let yourself be carried away by the bravura weight of Dumas’s eighteen volumes, not always well held together, but performed with contagious energy.”
A captivating new version of the timeless tale
Laura Stott – The Sun (4 of 5) : “A high-energy storyline laced with elements of historical drama, including sword fights, pistol duels and brother-in-law hunts, will leave you reeling.”
Phil Hoad – Guardian (3 of 5) : “The result is a mixture of mask play, beautiful and fast Mission: ImpossibleSizzling classroom intrigue and occasional bravura bits that go on for three hours without a single break for a sandwich.”
Javier Ocana – El Pais : “Three perfectly justified and enjoyable hours, divided into chapters, as befits a novel originally published in episodes.”
The result is a wonderful, fast-paced mix of Mission: Impossible-style mask play, jaded classroom intrigue, and the occasional bit of bravado.
Jordan Mintzer – The Hollywood Reporter : “There’s a lot to do in the beginning, but Delaporte and de la Patellier are experts at quietly and quickly unraveling the plot.”
Peter Debruge – Diversity : “A dazzling and emotionally satisfying adventure built on solid foundations. Compared to previous adaptations, this latest version is animated and enthusiastically acted by a truly exemplary cast.”
Wendy Ide – Screen International : “Everything is epic about this solid and thoroughly enjoyable re-reading of Alexandre Dumas’ classic: from the opulent settings like the orchestral score to the daring performances. It’s epic, but deservedly so.”
As for the public, the Count of Monte Cristo gets a 94% positive opinion on Popcornmeter.
Source: Allocine
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