Monte Carlo

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  • Opened July 1, 2011 
  • 1 hr 49 min
  • PG | Brief mild language
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 9+. More on child suitability

  • Best friends Grace (Selena Gomez) and Emma (Katie Cassidy) quit their waitress jobs in small-town Texas and head to Paris for a summer adventure, accompanied by Grace's stepsister, Meg (Leighton Meester). The pre-packaged tour fails to meet their expectations, however, and soon the gals' spirits sag. But, when Grace is mistaken for a British socialite named Cordelia, she and her companions head to Monte Carlo to enjoy a week of yacht parties and cute bachelors -- until the real Cordelia arrives. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy, Cory Monteith, Andie MacDowell
  • Director: Thomas Bezucha
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Family

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A Warm and Mildly Romantic Buddy Movie...Well Worth Your Time.

by Alon Patterson

It's always a pleasure to see a film that needn't rely on innuendo, promiscuity or profanity in order to deliver an entertaining and engaging romantic story. The cast here is perfectly matched to...

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Better than expected

by spandrea

When I saw the previews I expected it to be like the Lizzy McGuire movie but that is not the case. Selena did such a good job that even though she is playing two characters, you tend to like one...

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better than lizzie mcguire movie

by tati_jay

The only similarities between Monte Carlo and the Lizzie McGuire movie is that the girl goes off to another country and impersonates someone else. I like the way this story was told. Has romance,...

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Movieline
| Michelle Orange

As in "Country Strong," Meester's crack timing and irresistible poignancy illuminate a part that would leave other actresses simpering themselves off the screen. Read full review

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Boston Globe
| Wesley Morris

Honestly, the whole movie is from 1960-something. Read full review

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Carrie Rickey

The actresses are appealing, the settings photogenic (Budapest doubles for Monte Carlo), and the clothes ideal for a triple-Cinderella fantasy. It's not art, but it is entertaining. Read full review

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Chicago Tribune
| Michael Phillips

Unlike a few other well-drilled young actress-singers we could name, such as the one whose name rhymes with "Riley Myrus," Gomez knows how to relax on camera. Read full review

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Leighton Meester as Meg, Selena Gomez as Grace and Kate Cassidy as Emma in "Monte Carlo."