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Pop’s Preview: Monte Carlo

Looking for an older feel-good movie to watch? One that takes you somewhere exotic and beautiful while making you laugh? Check out Selina Gomez in Monte Carlo.

Monte Carlo whisks you away on a romantic comedy adventure as three friends find themselves in a hilarious case of mistaken identities. Their trip to Paris takes an unexpected turn, leading them to impersonate a British heiress and dive into a world of luxury, charity events, and opulent balls. While they decide to play along as wealthy socialites in the glamorous city of Monte Carlo, their adventure is filled with  mishaps and budding romances. With its mix of adventure and romance, Monte Carlo promises a fun-filled escapade that explores friendship, love, self-discovery, cultural experience and the glitz and glamour of the high society, even if just for a moment.

Plot

Grace Bennett, a high school student from Texas, plans a trip to Paris with her best friend, Emma, and her stepsister, Meg. Their vacation quickly turns disappointing due to a subpar hotel and rushed tour. Seeking refuge in a posh hotel, Grace is mistaken for a British heiress, Cordelia, and the girls decide to play along. They enjoy the luxury lifestyle, traveling to Monte Carlo with Cordelia’s luggage. Here, they meet Theo, who initially dislikes them due to Cordelia’s reputation, but is eventually charmed by Grace’s genuine nature. Meanwhile, Emma, disillusioned by a pretentious prince, rekindles her relationship with her boyfriend Owen, who has traveled to Paris to find her.

The charade unravels when Grace’s impersonation is exposed at a charity auction. However, her heartfelt confession wins over the crowd, and the event raises significant funds. Despite Cordelia’s attempts to press charges, the police find no grounds for legal action. The trio parts ways amicably: Meg travels with a new love interest, Riley; Emma returns to Texas and marries Owen; and Grace continues her volunteer work in Romania, where she reunites with Theo.

Genre

#adventure, #romance, #comedy

#FemaleFriendship #Impersonation #MistakenIdentity #Travel #LuxuryLife #HighSociety #RomanticEntanglements #YouthfulEscapades #Sisterhood #Glamour #HighSchoolGraduate #SelfDiscovery #CulturalExperiences #LoveAndFriendship

Who will enjoy this movie?

  • Rom-com, feel-good movie lovers
  • Teens
  • Lovers of travel and exotic locations
  • Those who enjoy mistaken identity plots
  • Fans of lighthearted, entertaining films
  • Adventure seekers
  • Girls’ night enthusiasts
  • Families looking for a fun watch

Release Date

July 1, 2011

Cast

  1. Selena Gomez (Grace Bennett/Cordelia Winthrop-Scott)
  2. Leighton Meester (Meg Kelly)
  3. Katie Cassidy (Emma Perkins)
  4. Cory Monteith (Owen Andrews)
  5. Pierre Boulanger (Theo Marchand)
  6. Luke Bracey (Riley)
  7. Catherine Tate (Alicia Winthrop-Scott)
  8. Andie MacDowell (Pamela Bennett)
  9. Brett Cullen (Robert Kelly)
  10. Giulio Berruti (Prince Domenico Da Silvano)
  11. Valérie Lemercier (Madame Valerie)
  12. Franck de Lapersonne (Grand Belle’s Manager)
  13. Jeremiah Sullivan (Bartender 2)
  14. Matt Devere (Steward on Jet)

Viewership, Awards & Nominations

Monte Carlo earned $39.7 million on a $20 million budget. The film did not receive major awards or nominations.

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