The Count of Monte Cristo

This movie is a tale of betrayal and vengeance.  It tells the story of a man betrayed by his best friend and how he gets his revenge.  Jim Caviezel plays Edmond Dantes, the man who later becomes the count of monte cristo.  His performance is excellent and very convincing.  When in prison he plays a man who is nearing insanity very well.  Richard Harris stars as a priest who was taken prisoner for disobeying orders from Napoleon.  His performance is entertaining to say the least.  The film is full of wonderful camera techniques and rich colors.  The cinematography is superb.  One particular shot that comes to mind shows a man gambling away his fortune then effortlessly zooms past him to focus on two characters watching him from the other side of the room.  Also, the final sword fight is wonderfully choreographed and well edited to give a feeling of anxiety to the audience as they watch two friends fight to the death.  This is definitely a film I would recommend watching.