I LOVE THIS MOVIE SO MUCH!!

I only discovered this movie about 3 weeks ago and I have watched it several times since. I love everything about it, from beginning to end. Every cast member was perfect for the role they played. I don't care that it's not true to the book. If I wanted that, I'd simply read the book or take a literature class. I watch movies to be entertained and that is what this movie did for me; entertained. I thought Jim Caviezel's portrayal of Edmond was great. He was basically 3 different people. Young Edmond Dantes - so naively trusting and open to prisoner Edmond Dantes - at first scared, then hopeless, to using the experience to grow as the priest educated him to finally plotting and vengeful Count of Monte Cristo. It's a great family movie or date movie. I am glad it had a happy ending. The world is terrible enough as it is. Sometimes a little harmless escape is necessary.