Beverly Burroughs | Staff Writer/Cartoonist

2/22/02

The Count of Monte Cristo is intriguing and gripping. It sends nothing but chills down your spine; a definite edge-of-your-seater. It brings into play treachery, mystery, love, deceit, and suspense by portraying the life and betrayal of Edmond Dantes (James Caviezel), a caring and misfortunate man who cares about everyone around him. Dantes had everything going for him until he was forced to deliver a letter from Napoleon. Much to his dismay, his best friend Fernand (Guy Pearce) knew of the contents this letter contained and betrayed him, sending Dantes to the infamous prison Chateau D'If for thirteen years. It is here where the movie twists by taking an innocent man and filling him with revenge of those who wronged him. With the help of an inmate (Richard Harris) Dantes escapes from prison to begin a new life as the Count of Monte Cristo, but not forgetting the life he once lead and the people in it. It is a must-see, so check it out!