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MONTE CARLO (2011)Movie Reviews
Romantic comedy about three friends whose summer vacation to Paris turns into an unexpected fantasy when one of the girls is mistaken for an heiress. Cast:Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy, Cory MonteithDirector:Thomas BezuchaRelease Date:July 1, 2011DVD Release:October 18, 2011From:20th Century FoxRating:PGLength:1 hr 49 min
Monte Carlo (2011) played to fair reviews. • Stephanie Merry wrote in the Washington Post, "...dependable entertainment for young girls... a movie parents should appreciate given its dearth of expletives and conspicuous absence of texting (let alone sexting)." • And Claudia Puig wrote in USA Today, "...feels like movie stew.... the secrets and lies are hardly enchanting..." More Reviews Below...
Monte Carlo (2011) Positive Reviews (34 Reviews, reviews below)
Jake Coyle, Associated Press: MODERATE(cg) "Limp but fair.... there are surprisingly few close scrapes and not even one visit to the local casinos.... Gomez, while endearingly earnest, doesn't command the screen."(See all of Jake Coyle's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 687 words, 06/30/11
Keith Staskiewicz, Entertainment Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...innocuous and inconsequential... while both Gomez and the film sorely lack the effortless charisma of their exemplars, they're not entirely without their own charms."(See all of Keith Staskiewicz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 361 words, 07/03/11
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: MODERATE(cg) "...harmless, innocuous... It's chirpy, it's bright, there are pretty locations and lots happens. This is the kind of movie that can briefly hold the attention of a cat."(See all of Roger Ebert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 615 words, 07/01/11
James Rocchi, MSN Movies: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Gomez is a likable enough presence... the sort of multilevel bland brand who can both star in a film and sing over its closing credits without risking disgrace..."(See all of James Rocchi's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 726 words, 06/30/11
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (13 Reviews)
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: FAIR "...packaged entertainment so familiar it feels like a remake and so wholesome you could swear Sandra Dee starred in the 1959 original.... at times awkwardly charming."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 676 words, 07/01/11
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...kids are unlikely to focus on the terrible editing, flat visuals, or lack of character development. They'll just see three adorable actresses..."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 344 words, 07/01/11
Michael Phillips, Los Angeles Times/Chicago Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Leighton Meester more or less steals it. She plays the character undergoing the most compelling transformation, and her comic touch is both deft and subtle."(See all of Michael Phillips's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 503 words, 07/01/11
Rafer Guzman, New York Newsday: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...fizzy, sugary fun for the tweener set.... Gomez is certainly adorable -- you could just pinch her! -- even though her English accent can be, uh, mercurial."(See all of Rafer Guzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 322 words, 07/01/11
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: MODERATE(cg) "...harmless, innocuous... It's chirpy, it's bright, there are pretty locations and lots happens. This is the kind of movie that can briefly hold the attention of a cat."(See all of Roger Ebert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 615 words, 07/01/11
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice/LA Weekly: FAIR "...brings along a heavy luggage of familiar pop tropes... The cast, especially Leighton Meester, is simpatico with the diaphanously light material... agreeable company."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 260 words, 06/29/11
Greg Quill, Toronto Star: MODERATE(cg) "...defies logic and conventional storytelling methodology... [but] there's not one f-bomb in the entire script, no nudity, and not a single sex scene."(See all of Greg Quill's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 672 words, 07/01/11
Jennie Punter, Toronto Globe & Mail: POOR(cg) "...bereft of tension and so sanitized for young female viewers that little room is left for temptation or humour or good old-fashioned summer shenanigans."(See all of Jennie Punter's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 498 words, 07/01/11
Radheyan Simonpillai, Toronto Now: POOR(cg) "...a generic tween-comedy that has zero laughs, little charm and actors (with the exception of Katie Cassidy) who don't do much more than make cute faces."(See all of Radheyan Simonpillai's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 215 words, 06/30/11
KEY CITIES (10 Reviews)
Stephanie Merry, Washington Post: MODERATE(cg) "...dependable entertainment for young girls... a movie parents should appreciate given its dearth of expletives and conspicuous absence of texting (let alone sexting)."(See all of Stephanie Merry's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 503 words, 07/01/11
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...a cheery teen comedy in the studio tradition that includes such classics as 'How to Marry a Millionaire,' 'Three Coins in the Fountain,' and 'Where the Boys Are.' "(See all of Carrie Rickey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 447 words, 07/01/11
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel: WEAK(cg) "...a sad-faced and old-fashioned mistaken identity comedy about a waitress from Texas who saved and saved for her dream trip to Paris to celebrate graduation..."(See all of Roger Moore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 572 words, 07/01/11
Kara Nesvig, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...if you can look past the predictable plot and a few clunky moments, it's a sweet chunk of easy and cute escapism."(See all of Kara Nesvig's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 367 words, 07/01/11
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: MODERATE(cg) "If there is a saving grace to 'Monte Carlo,' it's that the frothy film strikes a nice balance between the ridiculous and the, well, slightly less ridiculous."(See all of Bill Goodykoontz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 466 words, 07/01/11
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...the whole movie is from 1960-something.... If the score doesn't put you to sleep, the wholesomeness would.... But wholesomeness in itself isn't a crime."(See all of Wesley Morris's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 414 words, 07/01/11
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: POOR(cg) "...unpleasant where it should be pleasant, convoluted where it should be streamlined, anxiety provoking where it should be easy, and long, long, long..."(See all of Mick LaSalle's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 492 words, 07/01/11
Adam Graham, Detroit News: FAIR(cg) "Thomas Bezucha ('The Family Stone') lingers too long on side plots and doesn't give the film emotional resonance.... [still,] it's hard to beat Paris in the summertime."(See all of Adam Graham's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 319 words, 07/01/11
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (8 Reviews)
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice/LA Weekly: FAIR "...brings along a heavy luggage of familiar pop tropes... The cast, especially Leighton Meester, is simpatico with the diaphanously light material... agreeable company."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 260 words, 06/29/11
Katey Rich, Cinema Blend: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "There's not a whit of anything original in the plot or concept here, but it's remarkably easy not to care.... simply a relic from a more innocent, earlier time."(See all of Katey Rich's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 615 words, 07/01/11
Scott Tobias, AV Club: WEAK(cg) "...the audience is asked to like a fresh-faced heroine Selena Gomez who's constantly lying to people... the film ties itself into knots trying to make those lies forgivable."(See all of Scott Tobias's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 408 words, 06/30/11
Radheyan Simonpillai, Toronto Now: POOR(cg) "...a generic tween-comedy that has zero laughs, little charm and actors (with the exception of Katie Cassidy) who don't do much more than make cute faces."(See all of Radheyan Simonpillai's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 215 words, 06/30/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: FAIR "...packaged entertainment so familiar it feels like a remake and so wholesome you could swear Sandra Dee starred in the 1959 original.... at times awkwardly charming."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 676 words, 07/01/11
Michael Phillips, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Leighton Meester more or less steals it. She plays the character undergoing the most compelling transformation, and her comic touch is both deft and subtle."(See all of Michael Phillips's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 503 words, 07/01/11
Todd McCarthy, Hollywood Reporter: WEAK "...the jury is still out on Gomez's bigscreen potential; she's not very appealing or magnetic here, nor does she display any particular comic gifts..."(See all of Todd McCarthy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 706 words, 06/30/11
Michael Phillips, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Leighton Meester more or less steals it. She plays the character undergoing the most compelling transformation, and her comic touch is both deft and subtle."(See all of Michael Phillips's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 503 words, 07/01/11
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: FAIR "...packaged entertainment so familiar it feels like a remake and so wholesome you could swear Sandra Dee starred in the 1959 original.... at times awkwardly charming."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 676 words, 07/01/11
15.1 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Monte Carlo (2011)'s reviews are separated by an average 15.1 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Monte Carlo (2011)'s reviews cover 49.2% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 16,359 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 481 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Monte Carlo (2011) Coverage, Volume & Length (34 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 0.6 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Monte Carlo (2011)'s reviews on average broke 0.6 hours after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Monte Carlo (2011)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Monte Carlo (2011) (34 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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