Product Details

• Actors: Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester
• Directors: Thomas Bezucha
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Dubbed: French, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Fox 2000 Pictures
• DVD Release Date: October 18, 2011
• Run Time: 109 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B003Y5H52O
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,357 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "Monte Carlo" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

A graduation trip to Paris and a case of mistaken identity coincide to give three Texan girls an overseas adventure they'll never forget. Friends Grace (Selena Gomez) and Emma (Katie Cassidy) are going on a trip to Paris to celebrate Grace's graduation, but find themselves saddled with Emma's soon-to-be stepsister Meg (Leighton Meester), who's just about as different from Emma and Grace as is humanly possible. The trip starts out rushed and much less glamorous than the girls anticipated, but when Grace is mistaken for British heiress Cordelia Winthrop Scott, the girls suddenly find themselves in the lap of luxury and wind up at a charity event in Monte Carlo. Along the way, each of the girls meets a boy who helps them to mature and discover what's truly important in their lives. This movie has essentially been done before (think The Lizzie McGuire Movie and Cheetah Girls 2), and even with the star power of Gomez, this rendition pales in comparison. Throw in the unlikely pairing of Cassidy and Gomez as friends and contemporaries despite their significant age difference, and the abrupt personality switch that Meester's character undergoes, and the whole film comes off as pretty unbelievable to those over 12 years old. However, tweens are likely to find the characters and situation enticing enough, especially when combined with the draw of Disney Channel icon Gomez, to earn the film a passing score. (Ages 10 to 12) --Tami Horiuchi

Product Description

Get ready for an awesome adventure of a lifetime in Monte Carlo! Selena Gomez (Ramona and Beezus) lights up the screen as Grace, a high-spirited high school grad looking forward to a vacation in Paris with her best friend Emma (Katie Cassidy) and stepsister Meg (Leighton Meester). Just as the girls think their trip is ruined when their hyperactive tour guide leaves them behind, Grace is mistaken for a wealthy socialite and the trio is whisked away to Monte Carlo for a thrilling week of glitz, glam, and unforgettable fun.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute and enjoyable July 3, 2011

By CMCM

Format:DVD

This was a really cute movie probably aimed at teens. It was not meant to be high art, so I'm rating it for delivering a good job for what it was intended to be: a cute and well written story about 3 nice and likeable Texas girls, mostly set in wonderful, romantic European settings, and just a lot of fun overall. All three actresses were quite good and this was a nice afternoon escape film. It was nice to see a teen film that was pretty positive and wholesome for a change, not too old for its intended audience. I saw this in a theater mostly full of mid to late teen girls, and they all seemed to be enjoying it a lot.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars MY DAUGHTER AND I ENJOYED WATCHING THIS MOVIE! October 24, 2011

By JLC

Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase

I don't know about you..but as a mom to a 7 year old girl, I get tired of watching cartoons all the time. Sometimes, I just like to watch a movie with real actors. I saw this movie with my daughter and it was cute and fun! In fact, it sparked a great conversation about Paris and traveling. We made a plan to go there together after she graduates high school! I thought this was a clean movie (other than one of the characters using the word "ass") that was suitable for my daughter. The scenery was breathtaking and we enjoyed it very much!

27 of 33 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars harmless entertainment July 3, 2011

By Robert G. Splaine Jr.

Format:DVD

A young woman takes her dream vacation to Paris with her best friend and her step-sister. The trip doesn't go as planned, and then she is mistaken for a wealthy heiress. The three go on to connect with hunky guys and vacation in luxury. In the end, they may learn something about themselves. This is a harmless film that just about anyone can enjoy. It is predictable, and does not contain any great dramatic moments, but it has an attractive young cast and the movie's target audience of teenage girls will find it entertaining. I would recommend this one if you are in the mood for some lighthearted entertainment.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars 3 Cinderellas July 26, 2011

By Michael TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

Grace (Selena Gomez), a small town Texas girl has been saving up for 4 years through High School to go to Paris. She is excited about going with her friend Emma (Katie Cassidy) who seems to be a bit of a floozy- shoes she says, "If they ain't hurtin' they ain't helpin'. However Dad wants her to take along her step sister Meg (Leighton Meester)who is not exactly welcomed as she looks too much like Kristen Stewart with the blood drained out of her and acts about the same.

The three are in Paris having a miserable time because their tour is inanely rushing them. It isn't long before they become separated.

Grace is mistaken for Cordelia Winthrop Scott, British heiress and the 3 Cinderellas end up in Monte Carlo, dressed up and going to a ball. At this point the plot is pretty well established. The acting was less than expected, as was the script. Comedy is very light. This is perhaps a young teen female movie. Originally Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts were supposed to star in this film, but the producers wanted a younger cast...guess how that worked out?

No bad language, so sex, no nudity. Drop the girls off and go.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Total chic flic, Selena Gomez is FANTASTIC! October 11, 2011

By jennaa2324

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I went to see this movie for one reason only: Selena Gomez starred in it! She is a very talented young actress and she plays the double role fantastic! It is a very cute story and fun for girls of all ages! I am buying this movie, and watching it over and over again!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie for the whole family - Written by a Dad May 3, 2012

By Marki Mark

Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase

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! Read more ›

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars My Daughter Enjoyed, But Overall Just So-So for the Genre February 13, 2012

By L. Erickson TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

My 7-year old daughter did enjoy this movie, but I felt it was just so-so for the genre. I would put it in the same category as the Princess Diaries movies, except instead of Anne Hathaway as Princess of a small European nation, this stars Selena Gomez as a recent high school graduate from a small town in Texas, who is visiting France with friends, and upon being mistaken for an English heiress, decides to go with that and impersonate her for awhile, in order to enjoy the lifestyle. The plot is beyond ridiculous, but of course so are the Princess Diaries plots, but somehow I was able to handle that. This one just seemed really hokey - more like a TV special. The performances are fine, and setting is lovely, and it's all very cute and (mostly) harmless, but it's not one of the better 'girl flicks' out. If you're having a sleepoever of girls 7-11 or so, this would probably be very popular, but otherwise, skip it.