This week, it is possible to see on television the adaptation of a great novel, which was also one of the big successes of last year at the box office.
In 2024, the French made their comeback to the cinema. The rooms were full with the unexpected success ofA little something extrathe tidal wave of Moana 2 or the phenomenon phew love. But another film stood out during this prosperous year. Because there were more than 9 million people who went to cinemas last year to discover an ambitious French feature film, praised by both critics and the public. If you’re not one of these viewers, don’t panic: it’s possible to see the second biggest box office hit of 2024 on television this week.
This adaptation of a great classic of French literature was eagerly awaited by the public, who responded overwhelmingly. On the program: an epic revenge, beloved actors who cause a sensation, period sets and costumes that make you dream… The Count of Monte Cristo version 2024 (directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière, to whom we owe The First Name) brought together all the ingredients to be a success.
In detail, this 39th adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ novel follows the original plot to the letter: it tells how the young sailor Edmond Dantès stirs up jealousies through his professional and private successes. He is then the victim of a conspiracy and is wrongly accused of treason. He then spent several years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Once escaped, he becomes the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and meticulously prepares his revenge against those who wronged him… at the risk of losing his soul and his morals along the way.
This new adaptation, a blockbuster carried by Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Laurent Laffite and Anaïs Desmoustiers, is distinguished by its fidelity to the original work, without forgetting the visual and narrative ambition essential to deliver a great epic fresco. On Allociné, the press (3.6/5) and especially the public (4.5/5) are won over.
After a first broadcast on Canal+ on Friday December 3, the encrypted channel is back at it again this weekend. The Count of Monte Cristo is offered this Sunday, December 12 from 9:10 p.m. And if you are a subscriber, you can already watch the adaptation by Alexandre Dumas in streaming on MyCanal.