Monte Carlo
2011 · Directed by Thomas Bezucha
Original language: English
- adventure
- comedy
- romance
The story
Three young women vacationing in Paris find themselves whisked away to Monte Carlo after one of the girls is mistaken for a British heiress.
What it’s like
Bright, sun-saturated Riviera light: wide establishing shots of pastel Parisian rooftops, glossy hotel lobbies, turquoise harbors and the gleaming white terraces of Monte Carlo, all shot in a clean, glossy digital style with warm, flattering colour and plenty of pink, gold and sea-blue. The camera stays friendly and mobile, with bouncy tracking shots through shops and ballrooms and close, easy framing on its three leads, and the score is a light pop-and-orchestral mix that keeps the mood buoyant. The vibe is breezy, sunny and frothy, a fizzy travel-postcard escapade. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or something to put on with friends and snacks. Pacing is quick and cheerful, the tone upbeat and romantic, and the emotional arcs centre on a few young women learning to trust themselves and each other as they step into a glamorous world they never expected. Intensity is very low: a little peril and mild romantic tension, no violence, gore or sexual content. It is for people who want escapist, feel-good comedy with glamour, friendship and a bit of romantic mischief.
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