After escaping from an island prison where he spent 14 years after being wrongly accused of treason, Edmond Dantès returns as the Count of Monte Cristo, seeking revenge on the men who betrayed him. With an estimated budget of €42.9 million, The Count of Monte Cristo is the most expensive French film of 2024. When Albert sees Hydee singing and playing the guitar, it is very obvious that half the time she is not even touching the strings.. Presented by La grande semaine: Episode #1.13 (2024). I was never bored. I found inconsistencies more than once. The scenery and landscapes had to grow. The acting never pulled me out of the story, it keeps you from beginning to end. French cinema produces many forgettable films (in my opinion), many entertaining ones, some great ones, and here and there there are films that actually do it. I love cinema and theater. Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is behind. I rarely find a film that at least decently shows love, friendship, betrayal, courage, loneliness, care, revenge and more. Nothing felt rushed. The three hours were worth it and felt like less than two. I urge you to watch this film, it has a lot of qualities and will not be a waste of time. Now, if you are a Dumas enthusiast, your opinion will definitely be different.