50 years ago (has it really been that long?), a young lad read a Classics Illustrated (anyone remember?) version of this and was captivated. He has long waited for a movie that would do the story justice. It is here! Wonderfully acted, wonderfully photographed...a great story, wonderfully told. Truncated a bit, yes...but still very well done. I only wish the LOTR was half as interesting. I am pleased :-)
Review of The Count of Monte Cristo
