The scene where the priest is dyeing is perhaps the most potent spoken theology in 30 seconds or so ever stated. Vengeance is mine saith the Lord and When he said to Dantes after he said I don't believe in God "that does not matter He believes in you! " Perhaps my favorite line in all movies ever!

Did you catch that Edmund says "Within a month, you will forget my name"... quite the jab since she married him a month later.

This is one of my top 10 favorite movies of all time. When I got my accident and I spent 5 months in the hospital, 2 of those months lying on my back, unable to move my left leg. I felt like I couldn't go on. I had a lot of things to overcome at the same time, so I kept repeating the birthday speech "Life is a storm, my young friend. You could be basking in the sunlight one moment and be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man (woman in my case) is what you do when that storm comes. You must look into that storm, and shout as you did in Rome. Do your worst. For I will do mine". It's stupid and corny, but it kept me going through one more day. I have been able to learned to walk again, to drive again. 6 years later, I'm still here and even though I have a lot problems still , the storm has passed. I saw this movie in theaters when it came out, and I have watched it at least once a year ever since

It’s really a story of how revenge almost destroyed him, but he found salvation through the people who loved him. And one could say that love is the manifestation of God for him.

"I'm sure that within a month, you will not even remember my name..." is a line people don't notice

This is my comfort zone movie when I don't know anymore what else to watch

Fun fact: Abbe Faria (the old man in the prison) was a real person. He was the first person credited with saying that hypnosis was not witchcraft, just a form of suggestion. He spent 12 years in the Chateau D'If prison for reasons that were never recorded, was eventually released, and became a professor.

Wow what a surprise. I have been trying to make reactors see this movie. This is such an underrated movie. Which is one of my favorite movies. I also suggest Frequency with the same lead actor Jim Cazwell. Also there is the movie The Game 1997 with Micheal Douglas.

I just about died at "prince Ali..."

May we all have a friend as true as Jacabo in our lives. Willing to save us, even from ourselves.

I think its one of the better revenge stories out there. The cast definitely helped. Jim and Guy made their characters!

Your last sentiment was correct, the book was a cautionary tale against revenge and Edmond originally had a bit of a fall from grace because he chose that path. This movie did change a lot for a more happy ending. Normally i don't like when people tamper with stories and stray from the source material, but the way it's executed here is masterclass and rivals Dumas' original. I've never experienced revenge catharsis so strongly in any media than i have this film.

29:26 It's the rainbow during the vicious sword fight for me.

Definitely treat yourself and read the book. It is so good. Among the changes were there being way fewer characters, and how exactly each revenge played out. And what you said about the "God will give me justice" missing the mark is more addressed in the book. While Edmund lost his faith in the movie, in the book, Edmund barely saw his efforts as revenge. He saw himself instead as an agent of God's justice. In this role, he actually forgives and provides money for one of the main people who betrayed him (a character missing from the movie). But his arrogance of assuming his will is God's will almost leads to disaster, causing him to take a step back and find humility again. Literally the only thing that is not amazing in the book is his love life. I will not spoil it for anyone, but I actually like this movie version better.

"He couldn't do it or he chose not to do it." He couldn't do it. If you're trying to hang yourself with your own arm strength, clearly as soon as your life begins to slip, your lose your grip and fall, causing your life to come back, lol. Yes, God gave him justice, from the Praise finding him in prison, to Jacopo being there on the island the very day Edmond escaped, to finally giving Edmond the focus needed to take one of the swords from Fernand's hand and stab him with it; the Lord guides him to what he needs.

The best version is the long French version with Gerard Depardieu.

I love this film. A great cast and a good adaptation of the Dumas novel.

Check out the miniseries starring Gerard Depardieu. I think you guys would really love it. It covers a lot of his revenge schemes to perfection, there are amazing lines in it too

No way! The count of Monte Cristo is my favorite movie ever! And you also wear a Harry Potter shirt, which is another one of my favorites movies!!!

I once heard it described as Edmond was Fernand’s friend, but Fernand was not Edmond’s friend. I like that description. Anyways, I LOVE this film. It’s an excellent example of classic literature in movie form

@25:58 that's why I like revenge plots If that's true, then you'll love "The Crow" (Brandon Lee - 1994) 😈😏 Greatest "crime and revenge" movie ever, as far as I'm concerned! 👌🏻 Great reaction, by the way 👍🏻😉

Remember, the 1934 film version is V's favorite in V For Vendetta.

there also is a great modern version of this story by Tim Green called "Exact Revenge"

Guy Pearce can really play an absolutely EPIC PRICK!!!!!!! OUTSTANDING FLICK!!! 👏 You have great taste Kay!!!

This movie has always been a favorite of mine! Kevin Reynolds is an underrated director, IMO. Fandango, Robin Hood, The Beast... Even Waterworld (which has always been "cool" to make fun of) was entertaining throughout.

Guy Pearce is such an underrated actor. please watch him also in LA. Confidential.

Depending on the depth of betrayal, seeking revenge might be the most practical avenue towards any semblance of catharsis. Some wounds simply cannot be healed by time and only become more infected with decay as each moment fades from future to present to past. For those I love, I will do great and terrible things...

I loved the book which I read in middle school and this movie is among the best of the many Hollywood version which have been made. It is so emotionally satisfying to see this powerless victimized man plot his vengeance with cold, calculating intelligence. In the end the Count, being basically a decent man, repudiated his unchristianlike acts of revenge. It is right that the hero eventually sees the error of his ways, but I am glad that he got his vengeance first .

Count of monte cristo was written in 1844. Zorro was written in 1919. The mask of Zorro has some inspirations from count of monte cristo.

The movie is “inspired” by the book. It is not a retelling of the book

My all time favorite movie. Glad you watched it.

The biggest difference is the ending. In the book Mercedes goes off to the Orient on her own as she feels the vengeful Dantes is no longer the same man. It was changed as Hollywood makes more money from happy endings.

When this movie came out when I was a kid, my older brother and our friend wanted to take me to see a different movie but they were sold out. I knew this story and they kinda rolled their eyes and indulged me because we were already there. They still like this film.

I usually balloon in when crashing a party.

Superman and Jesus lol

Good choice, one of my favourite movies

"A lot of time passes." French novels for ya.

Alexandre Dumas' work makes for great adaptations, and TCoMC is a fantastic tale of ruthless revenge. For more of his work, I would recommend the 1993 Three Musketeers (beware, Michael Wincott is in it too 😅) as well as The Man in the Iron Mask. Both have amazing casts. If you want a good laugh, the 2011 Three Musketeers is pretty absurd. #kayrequests

The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my all time favorite books. I've read it a few times. There is actually a revenge story even better (and the wrong that was done even more horrible). And the craziest thing is that it's claimed (though not verified) to be a true story. It's the movie Sleepers. Amazing cast, amazing film, amazing story!!! 100% recommend it for fans of revenge stories or just fans of plain old really good movies. Best Regards! #kayrequests

Dumbledore, good catch. Most miss that.

This was a good movie. Glad you enjoyed it. ❤🥰

Such an incredible movie

I Love this movie, even though it kinda differs from the book, I still didn’t mind the liberties that were taken here to make this film exciting to watch, an excellent choice of film to watch 👍👍

The real ending is so much more satisfying.

Love this movie. Man in the iron mask is really good. With Leo DiCaprio. The other Boleyn girl is awesome too with Eric Bana Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman.

Great movie, one of the best.

Some Adaptations from Novels and Stories: 1. Jane Eyre (1983) 2. Les Misérables (1998) 3. The Great Gatsby (1974) 4. Wuthering Heights (1992) 5. Anna Karenina (1997) 6. The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) 7. Pride and Prejudice (1995) 8. Moby Dick (1956) 9. Sense and Sensibility (1995) 10. A Farewell to Arms (1932) 11. For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) 12. Of Mice and Men (1992) 13. War & Peace (1972-1973) 14. The Three Musketeers (1993) 15. The Brothers Karamazov (1958) 16. Crime and Punishment (1998 TV Movie) 17. Oliver Twist (2005) 18. East of Eden (1955) 19. The Grapes of Wrath (1940) 20. Cannery Row (1982) 21. Treasure Island (1950) 22. Lord of the Flies (1963) 23. The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) 24. The Invisible Man (1933) 25. Howards End (1992) 26. All Quiet on the Western Front (1979 TV Movie) 27. Gulliver's Travels (1996) 28. The Man in the Iron Mask (I) (1998) 29. Beowulf (2007) 30. Fellini Satyricon (1969) 31. The Decameron (1971) 32. Taras Bulba (1962) 33. A Simple Twist of Fate (1994) 34. The Age of Innocence (1993) 35. The Bostonians (1984) 36. Catch-22 (1970) 37. A Christmas Carol (1999 TV Movie) 38. The Citadel (1938) 39. David Copperfield (1999-2000) 40. Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) 41. Daisy Miller (1974) 42. The Killers (1964) 43. The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) 44. Great Expectations (2011-2012) 46. House of Usher (1960) 47. Doctor Zhivago (1965) 48. Notes from Underground (1995) 49. The Plague (1992) 50. 1984 (1984) 51. The Hunger Games films 52. Harry Potter films 53. Sleepy Hollow 54. The Count of Monte Cristo 55. The Secret Garden 56. The Shawshank Redemption 57. The Green Mile 58. The Maze Runner films 59. Christine 60. It part 1 and 2 61. Salem's Lot 62. Carrie 63. The Running Man 64. The Green Knight 65. The Odyssey 66. Sherlock Holmes (2009) 67. Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) 68. Excalibur ( 1981 film) 69. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 70. Frankenstein (1931 film) 71. The Dark Half ( 1993 film) 72. Little Women (1994 film) 73. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)

What I wouldn't give to see more reactors watch this movie, and tbh, for those who make a lot of first time watching videos, I'm sure that this movie falls into the category what they haven't seen. This movie is so easy to fall in love with after the first viewing and I am proof of that. Top 10 on my list. Every reactor has that one movie that makes me hit the subscribe button and this one is yours. Guess what... you're stuck with me now! hahahaha You can expect me to be watching a load of your older videos later on. Take care!

I love this movie its underrated and overlooked. I cried when the priest character died especially it was the actor Richard Harris his second last film before he passed away the same year this movie was released. The part Edmond know how to swim, I think because he was a sailor he already knew how to swim

This is my favorite film version.

Omg. You are first person I’ve seen react to this. It’s awesome 😍

Great reaction to an awesome movie!! Btw, there was actually also a TV series that ran from 2011 to 2015 called 'Revenge' starring Emily VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe. That series was also based on the book 'The Count of Monte Cristo, but the series was a modern-day adaptation of the book and set in the present day. Great series to binge-watch all 4 seasons.

29:27 actor of Mondego had his side cut in this moment.

I only saw this movie once, but I remember it well bc I was frigging enthralled the entire time.

This is my first time I’ve watched your reaction - you’re fun! Thanks for sharing with us!

Sometimes I pretend to be the director of photography for clout

AHHHHHHH I have this movie and have watched it many times and didn't realize till now that henry cavil is in it!>????!?!?!

Love your shirt and your eyes. If am allowed to say that. This is one of my favorite movies so awesome!

If you liked this movie and “ Taken “ then I encourage you to watch “ Sound of Freedom “ with Jim Caviezel! another true story of today!

Edmond was God's tool for justice. Even when Edmond lost his faith, the priest said God believes in you, he meant God had been planning him to give justice, not revenge.

Love this movie!!! Great pick! :)

Such a hidden gem. Great video.

Wow you're definitely not picking movies based on what will bring you the most views and I appreciate that :) I would recommend Legends of the Fall from 1994 #kayrequests Also you have a beautiful face.

I agree that Edmund getting his revenge and then being like, "Oh, I'm so sorry, revenge is wrong," does muddy the message of the story. The book does a much better job. Still a great movie, though.

I think you should react to I, Olga Hepnarova (2016).

Fuck I love this movie so much haha

I can’t believe it, this is my favorite movie since I was a kid. So excited to see what you think of it!

Big difference between movie and book - in the book, Danglars is the main villain. I’ve wondered why they made that change. I guess for some reason they preferred Edmund to go after the guy who stole his woman. Also, Albert is actually Fernand’s kid in the book and Edmund and Mercedes don’t get back together. On one hand, it’s more realistic that they don’t because so much has changed. On the other hand, that would be too sad in a movie so you’ve got to see them get back together. FYI - This movie had the same director as Prince of Thieves, that’s why Guy of Gisborne ended up in this movie too. Based on what Kay says, he (Kevin Reynolds) should hire better hairdressers.

We’re you the actress in Enola Holmes? She was cute. It’s your doppelgänger lol.

Finally, a movie I haven't seen. (that looks interesting, mainly because you liked it). I'll watch it asap then I'll check out your reaction.

Maybe God allowed that to be The Count's justice. It looked like The Count was simply getting revenge. But maybe, God set everything up to happen just the way it did and it was also pleasing to The Count. God hardened his heart to carry out his personal revenge thus, God's justice.

What the hell! This is one of my favourite films, yet at no point have I recognised that that was Henry Cavill! I seriously watch this all the time and am really good at recognising people but missed this so many times. It's like the obvious thing you don't notice until someone points it out.

i actually prefer the Richard Chamberlain version...better cast, more true to the Dumas novel.

Find “Captain Blood”. Also Errol Flynn’s best movie.

I would do as Edmond did if I had the resources and intelligence he has. Sadly I have neither.

The count gave him his freedom something he wouldn’t have done before but he came back to kill the count so he had forgone part of his vengeance until he defended himself. My wife loves this movie and watches it once a year and crushes on the count love the channel thanks

I love a good revenge story. but I also Consider Ghost with Patrick Swayze a good revenge story. those damn shadows still give me nightmares.

A movie I need to really rewatch. Been years! #RIPRichardHarris

God will grant me justice is not part of the book. I do think the movie is a really, really fun watch, and very well acted. It’s flawed like a lot of early 2000’s blockbuster movies are. The “kings to you,” although clever imo, also not in the book. They weren’t the friends the movie makes them out to be. In fact. To my recollection in the book, (just reread it) the Priest, as he’s called in the film, didn’t make any big deal out of Edmond seeking revenge. So yeah. Still. Love the movie. Guy Pearce rules.

Jim Caviezel is a terrific actor! Should react to the show he was in: Person of Interest This movie veered waaaaaaay off from the novel. Recommend reading the book. It’s like watching an epic miniseries (16-20 episodes). And MUCH better

Cazievel is also awesome in the hidden gem Highwaymen. The bad guy also fights iron man in iron man 3.

great reaction. good movie. great book. brilliant author. and a book in Brook's prison library.

This isn't the fried sandwich I asked for. Jim Caviezel is an interesting guy, he was great in The Thin Red Line. #kayrequests I agree that revenge irl isn't that great, but maybe it could be if we all dressed like this. Great reaction.

Please watch tenet

The tv show Revenge is heavily based on this story. Makes sense really. If you’re going to make a story about revenge on an epic scale this is the story you want to borrow from.

I didn't realize... Yes the Mask of Zorro 1998. #kayrequests. The Mask of Zorro!

The book ending was much more satisfying for me.

#kayrequests If you dig this, check out 1940's _The Mark Of Zorro_ with Tyrone Power. A perfect film.

#kayrequests Excalibur (1981) by John Boorman is a film I think you’ll like

Meeting the preacher for the case of the movie the priest character and him having that treasure and training and teaching him was God giving him Justice.

My favorite fiction book, though I've never seen a film or miniseries do it justice - the last third of this film is pure Hollywood rewrite. One movie that did do justice to the original novel is 1934s Tale of Two Cities, with Ronald Coleman. I don't don't know why, but I'd love to have #KayReacts to the 1987 Nuts, with Dreyfuss & Streisand - adult theme & language though.

This is like a several hundred page novel condensed into a 2 hour movie. There was a lot lost in translation. A couple of notes - the author based the story on a real newsletter account at the time about a falsely accused man killing his accusers. Of all the crimes against our fellows, bearing false witness might be the worst. If I were ever to come to Faith, it would have to resemble Abbe Faria. I think he represented the spirit of Faith in the dark night of the soul, and I've never shaken it. I don't think this is just about revenge. I think when institutions and our fellowship with others have become corrupt - we have no justice. So in that disparity we seek vengeance, so that's the tragedy. Lastly, without the Count of Monte Cristo there is no Bruce Wayne / Batman. Money isn't their superpower, self-possession is. The "fuck you money" couldn't liberate them from their obsessions.

Prefer the Richard Chamberlain version. Can find on YT.

It's a good movie, but the book was much better. His revenge was much more detailed and pain inflicting. Mentally and physically.

pride and prejudice 2005 reaction pleaseee

Mercedes' pregnancy lasted longer than a whale's. Too many changes from the book but then Hollywood messed with Homer (Achilles died before they built the horse, Agamemnon on his return) and the Gospel (the Baptist was only 6 months older than Jesus and the woman saved from stoning was not Mary Magdalene).And the lousy tv Odyssey left out Argo the faithful dog (unforgivable). 1968 Od.with Irene Papas, Jesus by Zeffirelli and Monte Cristo with Depardieu. Books, Great Epics and Scriptures are not Xena (love Lucy L.though).

You're so smart. I'm not simping. It took me several watch throughs and a reading of the book to pick up all the things you got in one watch. I actually feel ashamed.

Ah, you reacted to this version instead of the better versions.

Revenge is acceptable if someone had to suffer as much as he did. But just some petty gossiping stuff, I wouldnt condone revenge.

Always amazes me Superman (& the Witcher) is in this movie