Alright, so, I’ve been on this kick lately, right? Just tearing through revenge flicks. It all started when I rewatched “The Count of Monte Cristo” the other night. That movie is just so good, you know? The betrayal, the plotting, the sweet, sweet revenge… Anyway, it got me thinking, there’s gotta be other movies out there that hit that same spot. So, I did what any normal person would do: I went down a rabbit hole.
First, I made a list. Just a simple one on my phone. I started with the obvious ones, like, you know, movies based on books and stuff. Then, I started thinking about movies with similar themes. Betrayal, false imprisonment, meticulous planning, that kind of thing. My list started getting pretty long, pretty fast.
Digging Deeper
Then came the real work. I started with some casual searching, just to see what the internet thought. You know, typing stuff like “movies similar to The Count of Monte Cristo” into the search bar. Honestly, it turned up some pretty basic results. I found a few obvious choices but nothing too interesting.
After that, I hit up some of my go-to movie forums. You know, places where people actually talk about movies they like. I figured I’d get some better recommendations there. And you know what? I did! People were throwing out all kinds of titles I’d never even heard of. It was awesome. I added a bunch of them to my list, which was now looking pretty hefty.
- I started with some classics. Think stuff like “The Shawshank Redemption.” Yeah, it’s an obvious one, but it totally fits the bill. Wrongful imprisonment, a long con, and a satisfying escape. Check, check, and check.
- Then, I branched out. Someone recommended “Oldboy,” the original Korean version. Man, that movie is wild. It’s a lot darker than “The Count of Monte Cristo,” but the revenge theme is definitely there. It’s brutal, but really good. I watched it, and it was intense!
- I even went down the path of vigilante justice movies. You know, like “Death Wish” and “Taken.” They’re not exactly the same, but they definitely scratch that itch for seeing someone get their own back.
The End Result
After all that searching and watching, I’ve got a solid list of movies that give me that same “Count of Monte Cristo” vibe. It’s a mix of old and new, different genres, and different levels of intensity. I watched a bunch of the movies from that list. Some were good, some were duds, but it was a fun ride overall. I’ll probably keep adding to it as I find more. But for now, I feel like I’ve got a pretty good handle on the whole “revenge movie” thing. It’s been a fun ride, and hey, I learned that there are a lot of ways to get back at your enemies, at least in the movies!
I will watch more movies that I found later and keep updating my list, it is a fun thing to do. It’s not just about watching movies; it’s about the journey, the discovery, and the satisfaction of finding something new that you really enjoy. You know?
