"The Count of Monte Cristo" review: Revenge, stunning scenery, lacks staying power.

French cinema has joined the trend of adapting 19th-century novels into big-budget epics, with Alexandre Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo" the latest victim. Directed by Martin Bourboulon and starring Vincent Cassel and Eva Green, this three-hour film condenses Dumas' sprawling tale of revenge into a fast-paced narrative reminiscent of modern streaming series. Pierre Niney plays Edmond Dantès, wrongly imprisoned for aiding Napoleon, who plots vengeance against his betrayers over 14 years. The adaptation, budgeted at $47 million, boasts lavish sets but lacks lasting impact, focusing more on plot twists than emotional depth. Despite its visual grandeur and historical setting spanning 1815 to 1838, the film struggles to distinguish itself in a saturated genre of revenge tales.

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