The Count of Monte Cristo, written and directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, has achieved the highest Rotten Tomatoes score for a historical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' titular novel from 1844. Starring Pierre Niney as Edmond Dantès, the film brings Dumas' iconic tale of betrayal and vengeance to life. The story follows the adventures of Dantès, a sailor wrongfully imprisoned at the behest of a malicious conspiracy. After 14 years of captivity, he escapes, uncovers a hidden treasure, and assumes the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who wronged him. 1bo6k

The Count of Monte Cristois a classic novel that has been adapted many times for the screen, and though many might the title from assigned reading in high school, this new French take on the story is quite different. Of course, The Count of Monte Cristo hits the beats of revenge that are vital to the story, but it isn't afraid to use the narrative by Alexandre Dumas as a jumping-off point rather than a strict guideline. With a budget of over $46 million, this addition to the book's storied history is an epic worth committing to.

The period drama has long been one of the most enduringly popular genres, becoming prominent in both television and movies. The 2000s was an especially fruitful period for period dramas, with a number of prominent movies emerging. Many of these were based on literary works, and they succeeded in immersing viewers in distant time periods, whether that be in the age of Napoleon or World War II England.

We’re taking a look back at the films of Superman himself, Henry Cavill, and ranking them from worst to best. For many years before he landed his big break in Hollywood, Henry Cavill was known as a perpetual also-ran. He had previously been hotly tipped for a number of high-profile roles, reportedly making his way to the final choice right up until his chances were scuppered. Cavill was rumored to be a favorite for James Bond, Batman, and even Edward Cullen in Twilight, but all to no avail. Eventually, after becoming more established thanks to a starring role in The Tudors, Cavill landed the role of a lifetime in the form of Superman himself.

Guillermo del Toro has revealed no less than 17 movie ideas which he developed into full-blown screenplays that were never produced into films. The Oscar-winning storyteller behind Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water has delivered more than his fair share of beloved films over the years, along with a handful of hit TV series (ranging from Netflix's Trollhunters to FX's The Strain). At the same time, however, del Toro is somewhat infamous for working on far more projects that never see the light of day than movies that actually get produced and released.

Remakes in Hollywood are, by and large, not an unusual thing; especially with the understanding that, aside from a handful of properties, reimaginings are always on the cards not only to entice a younger movie-going generation, but obviously as a means of making huge profits through ticket and merchandise sales.