Monte Carlo

Super great movie loved it

First I rented it then I bought it. This is a fun movie that will take repeated viewings and is suitable for the entire family. I had read nothing about the movie but a very brief synopsis so we watched it for the first time with an open mind. As with all movies, it makes a set of assumptions which you either can, or cannot buy into. I've now read some of the reviews and have noted both kinds of responses, those from viewers who could and those who couldn't. The movie is light-hearted, fun, and fast-paced and both my wife and I were laughing out loud as we watched the story progress. I haven't checked, but it certainly looks like the opening of the movie was set in Texas, it looks like the filming took place somewhere in the western part of Texas for sure. The majority of the movie is set in Paris and Monte Carlo and offers the beautiful scenery usually associated with those locations. Although I rented the movie because it sounded like a chick flick my wife would enjoy, it turned out we both had fun with it and will enjoy watching it again sometime so now I've bought the movie. If you enjoyed the Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks sort of romantic comedy then I suspect you'll enjoy this one too.

First of all: I don't have a daughter, but 2 sons (4 and 10). While the younger one never saw this movie, our older one loves it. Secondly: I'm a hopeless romantic, loving to watch movies like this with my wife! If any of this disqualifies me in your opinion to write a review on this movie: Don't bother reading any further :) For those of you who are still here: This is a GREAT movie for the whole family to enjoy. It's about facing challenges in a creative way, stepping over one's shadow, connecting with seemingly lost feelings and loosening up. All in all it is a very balanced movie with NO language or sensual scenes, both rare in teen movies nowadays. It reminded me of the "good-old" Audrey Hepburn movies from the 40's and 50's, where movies still had a (positive) message, and the characters didn't end up together after having a few drinks or just got bitten by a vampire! What I liked the most was the way the movie shows the development of the 3 girls while stranded in Europe, and how each one of them had to face one of her inner giants. Yes, the movie obviously borrows from other movies, incl. "Princess Diaries" and "Ice Princess". But it does it in a very witty way that makes it stick out from the copy-cat crowd. It's whole storyline actually makes sense, and one doesn't have to check his/her brain out at the counter. And did I mention that it has great happy-endings? For all of you who were sitting on the fence: Do yourself and your boys/daughters a favor and get it! This movie can/will open room for conversations with your teens. Dads: This is NOT your typical Chick-Flick! It deals with real issues real people have, but keeps it on the lighter side. Lastly: Get it on Blu-ray! The scenes in/around Paris and Monte Carlo and inside the expensive Hotels are worth it!

Why all the vitriol from the reviewers? Just looking at the cover tells you what this movie is going to be, and it delivers. I'm not a big Selena Gomez fan by any stretch of the imagination, but my 6-year-old daughter is. She convinced us to order this movie on-demand. My wife and I really enjoyed watching the film with her, so much so that we ended up buying the DVD. Needless to say, that weekend we must have watched this movie like 5 or 6 times, but it never got old! It is a light, fun, and funny movie for everyone. There is romance, adventure, humor, good acting. What's not to like? I think those who gave this movie low marks were expecting something else. An Oscar contender, it isn't. It is what it is, and that ain't bad.

The disc came in great shape and quick! Very pleased with the service just not the biggest fan of the actually movie otherwise I would have given it a 5 star. The seller deserves a 5 star!

Pretty good movie..

This sweet story begins with three girls from Texas. Two of them are closely knit, but the third is a new step sister who has trouble getting along with them. They embark on an adventure to Paris, but soon realize the tour they booked was extremely cheap and everything but what they were expecting. The girls get left behind their tour and soon realize there is no point in going back as the main character is mistaken to be a celebrity. The girls move from no class to flying from Paris to Monte Carlo in a private jet. The three girls realize that this celebrity that they were acting as was in fact a selfish person with little empathy for others who is willing to close down a charity auction. The girls begin to get used to the luxury life, but soon realize they can't keep this up for long with family members watching from every direction and a million dollar necklace in the hands of the girls which is to be in the charity auction. These girls must weave through these new found problems, and yet somehow keep their true covers hidden. You and your girls will not be disappointed! (it features Selena Gomez too!)

I have loved this movie ever since it first came out. It is such a good girls bonding movie and makes you look at things from a different perspective. All of the actors do amazing in this movie and it deserves a greater rating than 5 stars. The love story is so unique and beautiful and I hope to one day go to Monte Carlo and experience amazing things there. Perfect movie. Much love. Honestly want a second movie!

すごく面白いと聞いて買ってみました。実際セレーナが可愛くて魅力的で、もう買ってから何度も見ています。

Selena Gomezがひたすら可愛いです。内容が好きと言うより、出演者が可愛いため何回でも見れます。物語は、恋したくなるような話です。大好き！

Not being a member of the target audience for this film, I found it pretty enjoyable. Leighton Meester (my main motivation for watching) did a good job playing a character fairly removed from the Gossip Girl character that she's come to be associated with, while Katie Cassidy and leading lady Selena Gomez do well too. While the plot is (unsurprisingly?) silly in parts, it makes up for it with the use of exotic locations such as Paris, Machu Picchu and Romania, and a supporting cast including Andie McDowell and the late Cory Monteith.

Très bon film

Il più bel film che abbia mai visto. Una favola romamtica!