Monte Carlo (2011)

It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

Highly Overrated But Still Good

Absolutely Fantastic

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

First i think that the movie is really funny and is a good movie to watch at the summer . Selena gomez nailed her role and i read that she had to learn how ride a horse or something like that . anyway the production was very good well job for the team behind this movie but i still think this is a great movie and i want to watch it again and again and again .

If you think you will be seeing a remake of the Marlene Dietrich/Vittorio DeSica film from the Fifties then you'd better turn the dial. This Monte Carlo stars Selena Gomez in two roles, one as a kid from Texas who with her sister and stepsister Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy get a Parisian vacation for graduation. But they miss their tour bus and then Selena is mistaken for a British version of Paris Hilton. The British Selena is supposed to be in Monte Carlo to auction off a necklace of her's to help build schools in Romania. So off they go as professional rich celebrity and accompanying Bffs. Naturally they all find romance Gomez with rich Pierre Boulanger, Meester with Australian tourist Luke Bracey, and Cassidy has her boyfriend from Texas Cory Monteith chasing her down to proclaim his true intentions. But the real British celebrity arrives and almost spoils everybody's plans. I say almost because you know that in a Disney Network film there has to be a happy ending.Nothing new here, it was done with much bigger stars back in the Fifties as Three Coins In The Fountain set in Rome. American girls finding continental love is as old a theme as it gets in films. But these are beautiful boys and girls and that never gets tiring.

Monte Carlo is a combination of very little bit of fun, romance, adventure, beauty, beautiful girl, luxury, etc., which makes it a one time watchable movie as a general on a late night lazy evening and two time watchable for it's exquisite locations, exotic trips and luxury hotels. And if you are a hard core Selena Gomez fan of her music or beauty anyway their will come many pause moments for you as there will be two avatars of Selena's in this movie one a middle class (she is definitely not a poor farm girl) and second the heiress of Monaco empire. Selena do look good in this movie and this movie surely fulfills your fan desires.

Grace (Selena Gomez) lives in Texas, works in a diner, and has just earned her high school diploma. Since receiving a snow globe of Paris when she was young, Grace has been saving money to go on a weeklong vacation to France. Now that graduation is over, she and her close friend, Emma (Katie Cassidy) have the tickets and plan to take off. But, wait. Grace's parents (Brett Cullen and Andie McDowell), newly married, decide that older stepsister, Meg (Leighton Meister) must go along to keep everyone safe. Neither Grace or Meg is happy with this arrangement but decide it will be preferable to no trip at all. Once in Paris, the tour and the hotel are far short of expectations for all of the girls, causing disappointment. But, the trio of gals has a chance eavesdrop with a young British aristocrat, Cordelia (also Selena Gomez) that changes their vacation. Grace discovers that Cordelia is breaking commitments she made for a fund raising in Monte Carlo and going undercover for a few days. Thus, an opportunity arises for Grace to step into Cordelia's shoes, for they resemble identical twins. Once landing in Monaco, the girls are treated like royalty, with fabulous hotel accommodations and a closet full of designer clothes. Holding her breath, Grace finds that no one suspects that she is an impostor, not even the handsome son of the charity's director. He serves as her guide and "date". Emma, too, finds herself the object of affection for the local guys, although she is practically engaged to her boyfriend, Owen, back in Texas. Finally, reserved Meg also comes out of her shell when she meets a dashing Australian tourist. Thus, for a few days, it is a slice of "royal heaven" for the vacationers. But, will the deception be discovered and what will be the consequences if it is? This is a lovely looking film with a beautiful, talented young star, Gomez. A natural performer with a sweet-and-saucy air, she makes the most of her duel roles. Cassidy, Meister, and all of the other cast members do nice work, too. Naturally, the costumes and sets are quite lovely. But, and its huge issue, the script doesn't contain nearly enough comedy or cleverness to sustain a complete film. The premise, yes, is good but the execution is lacking. Then, too, the direction doesn't help matters with its complete dirth of energy. Therefore, the film plods along and has some boring moments. Thankfully, the finale makes a splash but its almost too late. Girls, young and old, will like the film and patiently overlook the dull bits. But, any others forced to watch it will be scowling up a storm.