Monte Carlo Trailer: Princess Graceless
The Olsen twins were busy making ironic kerchiefs out of hundred-dollar bills, so the new teen romp Monte Carlo is forced to star Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy, Leighton Meester, and Cory Monte(carlo)ith. Let's take a glamorous trip to Paris!
Who knew movies like this were made anymore? Why isn't it just called Winning Paris? And who knew mid-20somethings Katie Cassidy and Leighton Meester were game to topline this kind of stuff? Those two represent the finest in post-elementary school melodrama, and Monte Carlo's obviously middling summer fare for kids. I'm confused. Ah, wait: Nicole Kidman is an executive producer. That's a big deal. I'd shut up and dance on the Champs-Élysées too.
Of course, this script used to be something much different. Originally, the story centered on middle-aged women (Kidman was set to play a leading role) who go to Paris and meet a quartet of gigolos posing as wealthy playboys. That might've been too interesting, so I'm glad the movie found its true potential as a bizarre time capsule of '90s Disney Channel cinema. So strange. At any rate: Andie MacDowell's in this! I'm always hoping she'll gain back the Francophile cred she forfeited in Green Card.
Verdict: Paris is burning with shame.
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Don't be too quick to judge. This is co-written and directed by Thomas Bezucha who previously wrote and directed "The Family Stone." Plus Selena Gomez is a movie star about to happen.
The Family Stone is one of the single worst movies I've ever seen!
haha, I adore Selena! She's so rad! I feel she's a good example for teens these days.
You better not talk about Selena that way! Selena is one of the most famous stars nowadays so stop it because all you said was complete nonsense.