The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)

[Brett_B]

I finally saw this after doing a blind buy. I loved the 2002 version, but I have never read the book.

I was surprised to see how different the 2 movies were which leads me to my biggest question to those who have read the book, which version is closer to the source material without spoiling the source/book?

I do plan on reading the book shortly, but wanted to watch this new version first before doing so. I have a feeling this new movie is probably closer to the source, but I do have some issues in the storytelling in this version.

Also, I preferred the 2002 handling of the the time in prison with the priest.

[Admiral]

Originally Posted by Brett_B

I finally saw this after doing a blind buy. I loved the 2002 version, but I have never read the book.

I was surprised to see how different the 2 movies were which leads me to my biggest question to those who have read the book, which version is closer to the source material without spoiling the source/book?

I do plan on reading the book shortly, but wanted to watch this new version first before doing so. I have a feeling this new movie is probably closer to the source, but I do have some issues in the storytelling in this version.

Also, I preferred the 2002 handling of the the time in prison with the priest.

This version is much closer to the book. I watched the 2002 version after reading the book a couple of years ago and didn’t enjoy it. The book is my all time favourite.

[Brett_B]

Originally Posted by Admiral

This version is much closer to the book. I watched the 2002 version after reading the book a couple of years ago and didn’t enjoy it. The book is my all time favourite.

Thanks for the information. I had a feeling that was the case. Looking forward to reading the book now so I can fill in the gaps left by the movie.

[HomerThompson]

Also worth checking out the 1934 version which is considered one of the best film versions.

[unforgiven4k]

Originally Posted by Brett_B

I finally saw this after doing a blind buy. I loved the 2002 version, but I have never read the book.
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Also, I preferred the 2002 handling of the the time in prison with the priest.

Like many of you, I loved the 2002 version and have seen it many times.

I missed hearing about this until recently after stumbling across it on a plane. It makes the 2002 version feel like a popcorn movie in comparison, this one is absolutely stunning - a real epic, with well-developed supporting characters and more dramatic tone throughout. Fantastic all around and didn't even notice it was 3 hours long.

But agree with Brett_B, the one thing I thought was better in the 2002 version was the time in prison.

Sad to see no 4K disc plans yet for the US, gonna have to get the blu-ray for now

[Lamonster]

Just got my German 4k import and can't wait to check it out. Packaging is divine.

Any other NA folks also order this?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Der-G...lu-ray/379834/

[sperezmore]

Originally Posted by Lamonster

Just got my German 4k import and can't wait to check it out. Packaging is divine.

Any other NA folks also order this?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Der-G...lu-ray/379834/

I did! gorgeous presentation

Regards,

[ImBlu_DaBaDee]

Watched this on a long overseas flight and was pretty blown away by it! Outstanding telling of this classic story

[n0tredom]

Originally Posted by sperezmore

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I did! gorgeous presentation

Regards,

English subtitles? Do my eyes deceive me?

[sperezmore]

Originally Posted by n0tredom

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English subtitles? Do my eyes deceive me?

Yes, English subtitles.

The film transfer looks and sound amazing on the 4k Blu-ray disc

Regards,

[Lamonster]

Originally Posted by ImBlu_DaBaDee

Watched this on a long overseas flight and was pretty blown away by it! Outstanding telling of this classic story

This was my first watch of the film as well! Traveling to the Caribbean

[Maxflier]

Originally Posted by Lamonster

Just got my German 4k import and can't wait to check it out. Packaging is divine.

Any other NA folks also order this?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Der-G...lu-ray/379834/

No, because it says it cannot be dispatched to my location.

[NuXiaolin]

I still love the Hanna Barbera version - I've had the tape since I was 7.

The Count of Monte Cristo (1973) Hanna Barbera cartoon - YouTube