Choreography: The scene where the Count of Monte Cristo and Mercedes share a romantic dance in the ballroom. The intricate footwork and graceful movements of the two characters perfectly capture the artful complexity of choreography.
Musical: The scene where the Count of Monte Cristo accompanies Haydee as she belts out a powerful aria in front of a bustling ballroom audience. The energy of the performance brings to life the passionate intensity of a musical.
Film score: The scene where Edmond escapes Abbe Faria's prison at night. The stirring soundtrack heightens the tension and drama of the scene, demonstrating the powerful influence of a film score.
Dialogue: The scene where Edmond and Villefort confront each other in court. Their heated back-and-forth dialogue perfectly captures the tension of a high-stakes disagreement.
Computer Generated Imagery: The scene where Mercedes is attacked by a pack of rabid wolves. The of the wolves, both their movements and intricate fur details, make it clear that realistic computer generated imagery was used.
Cliffhanger: The scene where Edmond climbs aboard a departing ship. The scene cuts to black as Edmond leaves his home and sets out on a new journey, creating a cliffhanger to be resolved in the sequel.
Screenplay: The scene where Edmond hears of his father's death and discovers that the Villefort family was responsible for his own wrongful imprisonment. This powerful scene builds dramatically on carefully crafted dialogue, demonstrating the power of a great screenplay.
Character Actor: The scene where Fernand is shown taking bribes and manipulating information to serve his own interests. When the scene cuts to black, a complex character actor has been revealed through subtle facial expressions and carefully timed lines of dialogue.
Storyboard: The scene where the Count of Monte Cristo reclaims his inheritance from Fernand and Mercedes. The whirling camera angles, intercutting shots, and carefully framed close-ups demonstrate a team’s work to bring a storyboard to life.
Special Effects: The scene where Mercedes anxiously watches her husband’s boat sail away during a violent storm. The storm’s crashing waves and intense lightning are clearly physical effects made in studio, a great example of special effects in film.