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==Reception== |
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''Monte Carlo'' has received mixed reviews from critics. [[Rotten Tomatoes]] gives the film a score of 39% rotten with 24 out of 62 reviews being |
''Monte Carlo'' has received mixed reviews from critics. [[Rotten Tomatoes]] gives the film a score of 39% rotten with 24 out of 62 reviews being negative, as well as a 43 metascore at [[Metacritic]]. Ben Sachs of Chicago Reader claimed that "the movie hits a surprising range of emotional grace notes, including several moments of genuine regret, and concludes with an understated moral lesson about the value of self-respect over social status." Sandie Chen of ''Common Sense Media'' said the film was "silly and lame." |
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''Monte Carlo'' opened to $ |
''Monte Carlo'' opened to $1.1 million on its' debut Friday, ranking at #10 for the day. It would go on to gross $6.5 million for the three-day weekend and $7.7 million for the 4-day 4 July holiday, ranking tenth. |
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===Accolades=== |
===Accolades=== |
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Revision as of 10:59, 23 October 2011
| Monte Carlo | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Thomas Bezucha |
| Screenplay by | Thomas Bezucha April Blair Maria Maggenti |
| Story by | Kelly Bowe |
| Produced by | Nicole Kidman Denise Di Novi Arnon Milchan Alison Greenspan |
| Starring | Selena Gomez Leighton Meester Katie Cassidy Catherine Tate Pierre Boulanger Andie MacDowell Cory Monteith |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Brown |
| Edited by | Jeffrey Ford |
| Music by | Michael Giacchino |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Fox 2000 Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | Template:Film US |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million[1] |
| Box office | $37,501,030 (Worldwide)[2] |
Monte Carlo is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Thomas Bezucha. Nicole Kidman, Denise Di Novi, Arnon Milchan and Alison Greenspan produced the film for Fox 2000 Pictures and Regency Enterprises. It began production in Budapest, Hungary on May 5, 2010.
Monte Carlo stars Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy as three friends posing as rich people in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The film was released on July 1, 2011. It features the song "Who Says" by Selena Gomez & the Scene.
Plot
A young woman, her uptight stepsister, and her best friend use their savings for a long-anticipated dream trip to Paris, which turns out to be a big disappointment. When they decide to take a break from their lousy tour and duck into the lobby of a luxury hotel, one of them is mistaken for a spoiled British heiress. Before they get the chance to reveal their true identities, they are wrapped up in misadventures during a vacation to Monte Carlo instead.
Cast
- Selena Gomez as Grace Ann "Grace" Bennett/ Cordelia Winthrop-Scott
- Leighton Meester as Mary Margaret "Meg" Kelly Bennett
- Katie Cassidy as Emma Danielle "Emma" Perkins[3]
- Pierre Boulanger as Theo[4]
- Catherine Tate as Alicia
- Luke Bracey as Riley[3]
- Cory Monteith as Owen[5]
- Andie MacDowell as Pamela Bennett[6]
- Brett Cullen as Robert Bennett[3]
- Grace Holland as Selena Gomez's body double[7]
Production
Monte Carlo is loosely based on the novel Headhunters by Jules Bass. The novel tells the story of four middle-aged Texas women who pretend to be wealthy heiresses while searching for rich potential husbands in Monte Carlo. There, they meet four gigolos posing as wealthy playboys. Fox bought the film rights to the novel in 1999, three years prior to the novel's publication.[8] In 2005, Hollywood trade magazine Variety announced that siblings Jez and John Henry Butterworth would be writing the script. It also reported that actress Nicole Kidman had signed on to play the lead as well as produce the film with Rick Schwartz.[8]
The Butterworths were later fired and Tom Bezucha was hired to direct and co-write Monte Carlo. Bezucha and Maria Maggenti turned in a draft of the screenplay by July 2007; it starred Kidman as "one of three Midwestern schoolteachers who decide to ditch a disappointing no-frills holiday in Paris and pose as wealthy women vacationing in Monaco".[9] However, in 2010, executives had the film rewritten again after deciding that the film should be made more youthful. The updated script was co-written by Bezucha and April Blair, and changed the three school teachers to two college students and a recent high-school graduate.[10] Monte Carlo was shot in Budapest, Hungary, Paris, France, and Monte Carlo, Monaco.[9] It began filming in Budapest on May 5, 2010, and wrapped on July 7, 2010.[11] It is the first film to use the film studio, Raleigh Studios Budapest.[12]
Casting
In March 2010, it was announced that Selena Gomez had been cast as one of the film's leads following the script's rewrite.[13] For the role, Gomez spent several weeks learning to play polo, and practicing how to fake an English accent.[11] Leighton Meester also negotiated a deal to one of the leads in March, and Katie Cassidy was cast as Emma in April.[6] French actor Pierre Boulanger is making his English-speaking feature debut.[4]
Reception
Monte Carlo has received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 39% rotten with 24 out of 62 reviews being negative, as well as a 43 metascore at Metacritic. Ben Sachs of Chicago Reader claimed that "the movie hits a surprising range of emotional grace notes, including several moments of genuine regret, and concludes with an understated moral lesson about the value of self-respect over social status." Sandie Chen of Common Sense Media said the film was "silly and lame."
Monte Carlo opened to $1.1 million on its' debut Friday, ranking at #10 for the day. It would go on to gross $6.5 million for the three-day weekend and $7.7 million for the 4-day 4 July holiday, ranking tenth.
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Teen Choice Awards[14] | Choice Summer Movie | Nominated | |
| Choice Summer Movie Star – Male | Cory Monteith | Nominated | |
| Choice Summer Movie Star – Female | Selena Gomez | Nominated |
Home media
Fox Home Entertainment released Monte Carlo on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on October 18, 2011. The DVD extras will include deleted scenes, a feature titled "Ding Dang Delicious: The Boys of Monte Carlo", a "Backstage Pass" and a theatrical trailer. The Blu-ray Disc will feature all the DVD features plus the addition of "Monte Carlo Couture", "Jet Setter's Dream", "Gossip With the Girls" and a digital copy of the film.[15]
References
- ^ Kaufman, Amy; Fritz, Ben (2011-06-30). "Movie Projector: 'Transformers' will detonate competition at holiday box office". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved 2011-07-2.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=montecarlo.htm
- ^ a b c "Katie Cassidy's 'Monte Carlo' Boyfriend Found: French Actor Pierre Boulanger»Hollywood Crush". HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. 2010-04-26. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b McClintock, Pamela (2010-04-26). "French actor makes English debut". Variety. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ "'Glee' Star Cory Monteith Giddy About His 'Monte Carlo' Movie Role: Love Interest To Selena Gomez » Hollywood Crush". HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. 2010-04-14. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Kit, Borys (2010-04-09). "Two teens plan trip to Monaco". The Hollywood Reporter. pp. 1, 13. Retrieved 2010-05-10. [dead link]
- ^ "Selena Gomez Describes Her 'Monte Carlo' Character, Is 'Thrilled' To Star With Leighton Meester » Hollywood Crush". HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Mohr, Ian (2005-09-25). "'Head' games at Fox 2000". Variety.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ a b Fleming, Michael (2007-07-09). "Kidman to star in 'Monte Carlo'". Variety.com. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (2010-03-03). "Fox, New Regency head to 'Monte Carlo'". Variety.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|accessdate ddx=ignored (help) - ^ a b "Note from Selena!". SelenaGomez.com. 05-06-2010. Retrieved 05-07-2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Text "Hayat" ignored (help) - ^ (2010-05-07). "Hollywood style film studio opens in Budapest". Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ^ Nadine Cheung (March 4, 2010). "Selena Gomez set for 'Monte Carlo'". Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (2011-07-19). "Teen Choice Awards 2011: 'Pretty Little Liars', Rebecca Black Added to List of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "Monte Carlo – DVDActive/News". DVDActive.com. 2011-08-11. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
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