The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)

Speedy delivery
The movie came in quicker than I expected and I am very pleased with the results

Good...but lacking.
I hate to give this film three stars. Or, rather, I hate that a film based on the book of the same title is worthy of only three stars. In most cases, I do my best to separate my opinions about a piece of literature, on one hand, and a film based on that literature, on the other. And there's no question that this film adequately and entertainingly captures the tale of revenge. What it lacks is the intricacy of Dumas's work, which really captures the meticulous planning and plotting that go into the protagonist's desire for vengeance. I cannot fault the film too much, as the level of detail required might have made this 2 hr. film much, much longer, which can be a fault, unto itself. I do recommend this movie, and for those who find it compelling, I give a far greater recommendation to the book.

Torment and vengeance
If you like movies like Braveheart, The Patriot, and Gladiator, then you will enjoy The Count of Monte Cristo.
Rating: Buy