Product Details

• Actors: Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Leslie Danon, Julian Stone, Derek Lee Nixon
• Directors: Steve Purcell
• Writers: Michael Swerdlick
• Producers: Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, J.P. Guerin, Jeff Franks, Jill Zimmerman
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• VHS Release Date: November 26, 2002
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006LPJZ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,017 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Riding on the success of Mary-Kate and Ashley's popular formula from previous films showcasing London and Paris, this one takes them to Rome as sophisticated working girls. The Olsen twins play fictional sisters Charli and Leila, summer interns at a global fashion and entertainment company. They join four other international students ostensibly to gain business experience, though the job seems more of a cover for their perennial pursuits of shopping, sightseeing, and sizzling romance. They encounter workplace challenges, including a tyrannical boss and derisive coworker, which serve as a backdrop for numerous costume changes for our fashion-forward stars. In the end, teamwork prevails as the interns devise a clever scheme to expose a company criminal. Kudos to the film for depicting Charli and Leila's characters as strong and self-assured young women (too bad they come across excessively materialistic). Despite the seemingly endless self-promotion of Mary-Kate and Ashley, this G-rated film is all in good fun, though there is certainly more fizz than flavor. (Ages 4 to 10) --Lynn Gibson

Product Description

Teenage sisters Charli and Lola are on the verge of an experience beyond their wildest dreams! Pack your bags and jet off to Rome as the girls start their summer internship working for the legendary Derek Hanson - the totally cool international tycoon whose empire reaches from airlines to cutting-edge fashion. Amid the fabulous sights of this exciting city, the girls do their best to impress their boss, while still finding time to design their own line of very hip clothing, meet some very cute guys and turn their summer abroad into one awesome adventure they - and you - will never forget!

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Adventures in Rome, September 14, 2003

By	Mr. JKW "jkw" (Honolulu, Hawai'i) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: When in Rome (DVD)

"When In Rome" continues the Olsen twins world tour of movies, this time taking the girls to Rome for a summer fashion internship.

THE STORY:

It's summer and Charlie and Leila Hunter (Mary-Kate and Ashley) earn a summer internship at an International Fashion company in Rome. Once in Rome the girls embark on a rollercoaster ride of adventure as they struggle to keep their jobs, battle off rival interns, thwart a hostile corporate takeover plot and of course engage in Romance with some cute boys.

THE ANALYSIS:

All in all, "When In Rome" includes all the action, adventure and romance you've come to expect from an Olsen Twins film. It's pure clean fun for the whole family.

THE DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:

Like most Olsen DVDs you've got a stuffed DVD features section, but unfortunately most of it is fluff. Included in the DVD special features are:

1. Behind the Scenes mini-feature: 9 1/2 minute feature where the cast and crew (primarily the twins) talk about the movie, their experiences filming it, the various characters in the film and their experiences touring Rome.

2. Alternate ending. I actually this ending better than the actual one...

3. Trailers: The Multi-million dollar Olsen marketing machine was in full force here!!! The twins shill the following from their extensive product line:

a. "When In Rome" Movie Trailer

b. "Sweet 16" Videogame

c. "When In Rome" Soundtrack

d. Their extensive DVD/Video Catalog

e. Their "So Little Time" tv series action dolls.

f. Their line of books

g. The "Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action" cartoon series on ABC.

h. Their website "MarykateandAshley.com" where you can get all the latest information!!!

i. And finally and a "non-related" trailer, the trailer for the Scooby Doo movie (????)

THE VERDICT:

In all, overselling in the DVD features aside, the movie was great for a family viewing on the weekend. Olsen fans should love this installment in their ever-growing "world tour" video franchise series and parents should be pleased with another clean, quality product from America's favorite twins. Overall, not a bad addition to their franchise and a fine choice to add to your Olsen collection if your so inclined.

GRADES:

Film: 4 stars
Extras: 3.5 stars
Overall: 3.75 stars

Highly Recommended

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars they're getting better...., January 1, 2003

By A Customer

I think that Mary-Kate and Ashley have really grown up and are starting to come into their own as actresses and people. I have, in the past, had quite a mouthful to say about the girls' seemingly nonstop parade of dumb and poorly made movies. With the wild and trendy names, the big-time stylish clothes, and guys galore, their films have not seemed to have much depth. But they're getting better--they really are. I have noticed that with their most recent TV series "So Little Time," as well as their new movie "When In Rome."

You'll see a difference in the girls when you watch this movie. They're a lot more mature. Oh sure, they used those same ingredients from their other films for this one (the names Charli and Leila for their characters, the cool clothes, the cute boys), but Mary-Kate and Ashley also presented something that hasn't been seen as much before. They are shown as strong, well-adjusted young women with direction and good sense. Their acting style is changing for the better. They're getting older. They have, for the most part, given up that annoying giggling and screaming and have become more adult teenagers. This movie shows them as summer interns in Rome, enjoying the sights, the fun, the friends, and the guys. Sounds familiar, I know, but really this one is not as bad as some of their other movies and it is a huge improvement from their last movie "Getting There." I like the positive, more grown-up look of the Olsens, and I have a feeling that even if they stick to the same formula that they've been using, their movies are going to start getting much better. They're talented and beautiful girls who have the potential.
So, all in all, this is the first Olsen movie in a long time that I truly recommend to you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well,...., May 30, 2004

By	Taeeun Ko (Seoul South Korea) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When in Rome (DVD)

I live in Republic of Korea.
so my english grammar has so many problems/¤±/;
please understand it.
Well, I have many Mary kate Ashley's Video.
It is helpful when I studied English listening
but this is same style of Mk Ash. (ex ;holiday in the sun , winning london)
I want to MK & Ash are act different style movies!
but I think it is helpful to Asian for study listening.
especially I offer this video to Korean.

I'd rather buy passport to paris.
It is funny then When in Rome.