Monte Carlo (2011 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Thomas Bezucha |
| Produced by | Denise Di Novi Alison Greenspan Nicole Kidman Arnon Milchan |
| Screenplay by | Thomas Bezucha April Blair Maria Maggenti |
| Story by | Kelly Bowe |
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| Music by | Michael Giacchino |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Brown |
| Editing by | Jeffrey Ford |
| Studio | Fox 2000 Pictures Regency Enterprises Di Novi Pictures Dune Entertainment Blossom Films |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | July 1, 2011 |
| Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Money made | $39.7 million |
Monte Carlo is a fun adventure and romantic comedy film from 2011. It's based on a book called Headhunters by Jules Bass. The movie was directed by Thomas Bezucha. It was filmed in Harghita, Romania starting in May 2010.
The main stars are Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, and Katie Cassidy. They play three friends who pretend to be rich socialites in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The film came out on July 1, 2011. It features the popular song "Who Says" by Selena Gomez & the Scene. The movie earned over $39 million worldwide.
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The Story of Monte Carlo
Grace Bennett (Selena Gomez) is a high school student from Texas. She works as a waitress with her best friend, Emma Perkins (Katie Cassidy). They save money for a trip to Paris after graduation. Grace's older stepsister, Meg Kelly (Leighton Meester), also joins them.
A Disappointing Trip to Paris
The trip to Paris starts off badly. Their hotel room is tiny, and the tour moves too fast. They get left behind by their tour guide in the rain. The three girls find shelter in a fancy hotel.
Mistaken Identity in a Fancy Hotel
At the hotel, the staff and photographers mistake Grace for a rich British heiress. Her name is Cordelia Winthrop-Scott. Cordelia looks exactly like Grace! Cordelia leaves without attending a charity auction. She was supposed to donate an expensive Bulgari necklace.
The girls spend the night in Cordelia's luxurious suite. The next day, they fly to Monte Carlo with Cordelia's luggage. Meg is worried about this plan.
Adventures in Monte Carlo
In Monte Carlo, the girls meet Theo Marchand (Pierre Boulanger). He is the son of the person hosting Cordelia. Theo is a bit cold to them at first. He doesn't like Cordelia's spoiled attitude. But he takes them to a fancy ball.
At the ball, Grace successfully fools Cordelia's aunt, Alicia (Catherine Tate). Emma dances with a prince (Giulio Berruti). Meg meets Riley (Luke Bracey), an Australian backpacker. They had briefly met in Paris. They find they have a lot in common.
The Necklace and the Truth
Grace has to play in a polo game. Alicia notices Grace's different riding style. She calls the real Cordelia and realizes Grace is an impostor. Alicia thinks Grace was hired by Cordelia. Grace convinces Alicia not to tell anyone. She says it would harm the charity auction.
Theo starts to like "Cordelia's" honest personality. Emma's prince invites her to a party on a yacht. Emma wears the Bulgari necklace for the party. But Meg takes it for safekeeping. She accidentally leaves it in Riley's backpack. At the party, Emma realizes the prince is rude and arrogant.
Cordelia Returns
Emma's boyfriend, Owen (Cory Monteith), arrives in Monte Carlo looking for her. The real Cordelia also arrives. She sees a newspaper article about Grace at the ball. Cordelia finds her necklace is missing and calls the police.
The girls go to find Riley. He shows up at the hotel with the necklace. They find Cordelia in their room. Cordelia threatens to stop the necklace from being auctioned. The girls panic and try to stop her. They tie her to a chair so Grace can take her place at the auction.
The Auction and Happy Endings
Cordelia escapes and tells everyone about Grace's trick at the auction. She demands Grace be arrested. But Grace makes a heartfelt public confession. Alicia then bids a huge amount of €6 million for the necklace to save Grace.
The movie ends with Meg joining Riley on his travels. Owen and Emma move into their own home in Texas. Theo and Grace reunite at the Romanian school where Theo works and Grace volunteers.
Cast
- Selena Gomez as Grace Bennett/Cordelia Winthrop-Scott
- Leighton Meester as Meg Kelly
- Katie Cassidy as Emma Perkins
- Cory Monteith as Owen Andrews
- Pierre Boulanger as Theo Marchand
- Luke Bracey as Riley
- Catherine Tate as Alicia Winthrop-Scott
- Andie MacDowell as Pamela Bennett
- Brett Cullen as Robert Kelly
- Giulio Berruti as Prince Domenico Da Silvano
- Valérie Lemercier as Madame Valerie
- Franck de Lapersonne as Grand Belle's Manager
- Jeremiah Sullivan as Bartender 2
Images for kids
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Gomez filming a scene on location in Paris, France
See also
In Spanish: Monte Carlo (película) para niños
