Virtually free of coarse language, “The Count of Monte Cristo” maintains the major elements and themes of Dumas’ story. An interesting twist focuses on Edmund’s rejection of God after his imprisonment, but later references show his return to belief. Although the story seems to focus on revenge, the priest tells Edmund that vengeance belongs to God and a sentence carved into Edmund’s cell states that God will give justice. Fernand is often shown drinking and references are made to his later adulteries but neither is condoned. A few sword stabbings are unnecessarily graphic and some sexual references are slightly crude, but teens and older can enjoy this adventurous tale.
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