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Originally Posted by Locke
I love the story.
We can all say whatever we want, but there are certain base instincts that humanity has and in The Count of Monte Cristo the theme of 'Unapologetic Vengeance' is prevalent.
Why do movie-goers love John Wick? Its not because he turns the other cheek. But adding in the wife and dog element was simple but brilliant.
And the way the Count goes about it is masterful.
Theres obviously a lot more to it, but as I said, I loved the book, I thought the movie was excellent and I cant wait for another adaptation.
The only real catch is in making a film based on source material that is so thoroughly popular that you can't really change it that much and thus people generally know how it ends.
So you have to make a film that hooks people. It can be done, lets see if they can manage it.
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Yeah, it's essentially what you've described there.
It's in a similar vein, but John Wick does it on an elementary level. There isn't that careful and calculated, long-game revenge plot like you get in this story, which makes this enjoyable but where you don't have to turn off your brain entirely. Add in historical and adventure elements? You have the makings of a very enjoyable story.
Many of us have felt like Dantes at some point, done wrong and forgotten. Or some terrible wrong left unresolved. It might be the ultimate form of escapism, where the story scratches that itch we've all had at some point.
Guy Peirce was also the perfect actor to cast as Mondego.