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    "The Count of Monte Cristo" Reaction Paper: Submitted By: Mark Anthony B. Marcos 12-GAS B

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    The document is a reaction paper about the film "The Count of Monte Cristo" directed by Kevin Reynolds and based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Dumas. It summarizes the plot, which follows Edmond Dantes who is wrongly imprisoned and seeks revenge against those who betrayed him after escaping prison and acquiring great wealth. The paper praises the film's costumes, set design, and performances for evoking 19th century France well and capturing the atmosphere of the original story, making it an enjoyable film for fans of adventure and the time period.

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    The document is a reaction paper about the film "The Count of Monte Cristo" directed by Kevin Reynolds and based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Dumas. It summarizes the plot, which follows Edmond Dantes who is wrongly imprisoned and seeks revenge against those who betrayed him after escaping prison and acquiring great wealth. The paper praises the film's costumes, set design, and performances for evoking 19th century France well and capturing the atmosphere of the original story, making it an enjoyable film for fans of adventure and the time period.

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    The document is a reaction paper about the film "The Count of Monte Cristo" directed by Kevin Reynolds and based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Dumas. It summarizes the plot, which follows Edmond Dantes who is wrongly imprisoned and seeks revenge against those who betrayed him after escaping prison and acquiring great wealth. The paper praises the film's costumes, set design, and performances for evoking 19th century France well and capturing the atmosphere of the original story, making it an enjoyable film for fans of adventure and the time period.

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    "The Count of Monte Cristo" Reaction Paper: Submitted By: Mark Anthony B. Marcos 12-GAS B

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    Anne Dela Cruz
    The document is a reaction paper about the film "The Count of Monte Cristo" directed by Kevin Reynolds and based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Dumas. It summarizes the plot, which follows Edmond Dantes who is wrongly imprisoned and seeks revenge against those who betrayed him after escaping prison and acquiring great wealth. The paper praises the film's costumes, set design, and performances for evoking 19th century France well and capturing the atmosphere of the original story, making it an enjoyable film for fans of adventure and the time period.

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    “The Count of Monte Cristo”

    Reaction Paper

    Submitted By:
    Mark Anthony B. Marcos
    12- GAS B
    The film “Count of Monte Cristo” which is based on the novel written by Alexander
    Dumas with the same title, I saw how hatred and vengeance can kill and affect every
    other’s lives. Count of Monte Cristo is an American adventure film released in 2002.
    Kevin Reynolds is known for such movies as Fandango, Waterworld and Robin Hood:
    Prince of Thieves. Many experts and critics say that the director tried to follow the plot of
    the book. However, numerous elements differ from the original bookish variant. I want to
    emphasize that we must not compare the novel and its adaptation in as much as Kevin
    Reynolds demonstrated his own vision and understanding of the novel. What is more, it is
    impossible to create a movie that will contain every detail of the original book. Thus, I
    will share my impressions about Reynolds’ interpretation of The Count of Monte Cristo.

    Foremost, I will focus on the plot of The Count of Monte Cristo. The whole story
    whirls around the love affair between the main character Edmond Dantes and Mercedes.
    Dantes and his friend Fernand Mondego traveled on a French trading ship in 1815. They
    were chased by British Dragoons who thought that both friends were the spies of
    Napoleon Bonaparte. The adventure starts with the task offered by Bonaparte. He asked
    Dantes and Mondego to deliver a special letter. The task was secret and dangerous.
    Mondego decided to betray his friend and the latter becomes imprisoned in Chateau d’If
    where he spent many years. Mondego committed such a sneaky and ignoble thing
    whereas he wanted to separate Dantès and Mercedes. In prison, Dantès met an elderly
    priest Faria who helped him escape from jail and become rich. He shared his treasure
    map with his new friend. When Dantes found this fortune, he called himself Count of
    Monte Cristo to hide his personality. He decided to get Mercédès back forasmuch she
    was Mondego’s wife. Undoubtedly, in the end, Dantes killed Mondego and stayed
    Mercedes.

    Although the plot of the movie is quite predictable and even banal, it is still gripping
    and admirable. If you are a fan of adventures and old-style weapons, pirates, duels,
    Napoleon, etc., you will definitely enjoy The Count of Monte Cristo. I appreciate the
    work of the entire staff, especially the designer’s work. The costumes and weapons are
    authentic and resemble genuine rifles and swords of the 19th century. Furthermore, you
    will notice excellent and grand costumes of the aristocracy and shabby rags of common
    poor people. As a result, we catch the image of the French society of the 19th century.
    The director chose the right place for the film. You will see fortresses, old buildings,
    rocks, caves, tunnels, seashores and picturesque views of the seaside. I respect the
    performance of the cast. Such stars as Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, James Frain, and
    Dagmara Dominczyk played well and improved the total atmosphere of the film with the
    jokes, sorrow, puzzlement, etc. As I have said before, the film would not be successful
    without the skills and professionalism of the cast. They impress with their behavior in the
    scenes of battles and in comic situations.

    After all, I want to pay attention to the soundtracks that transfer us into the 19th
    century. Kevin Reynolds chose classical music performed by the London Metropolitan
    Orchestra. The Count of Monte Cristo is a remarkable film that is surely worth attention.

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