When in Rome- Teen Movie Review
“When In Rome” is a romantic comedy about a woman named Beth, played by Kristen Bell. She’s an ambitious young curator at the Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan. When Beth attends her sister’s wedding in Rome she has too many glasses of champagne, and ends up taking coins from a fountain of love. When Beth returns to New York, she’s suddenly faced with a number of men, all smitten over her. She’s also pursued by Nick (Josh Duhamel), a charming young sports reporter whom she met at her sisters wedding. Now Beth’s really confused, not knowing if Nick is under the magical spell from the coins she picked up, or if he is truly in love with her.
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Rating: Four out of five buckets.
Release Date: June 15, 2010
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: None
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Talking Points:
I was delightfully surprised, this is a PG13 movie, ( for some suggestive content), and really there’s nothing inappropriate about it.
This movie is similar to “Leap Year,” in that it’s a cute, lighthearted, entertaining movie that pre-teen and teenage girls will love. Also, parents won’t feel uncomfortable with the kind of sexual scenes that are in most PG13 movies.
Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel are terrific! There characters are very likable and charming. Danny DeVito, has a role, and is also very funny.
Though the movie is very predictable, and a little cheesy, it’s really enjoyable. It is a chick flick, and I don’t think most boys will like it, though LaDainian Tomlinson (running back for the San Diego Chargers) and Shaquille O’neil are briefly in the movie which may appeal to some boys.
Sexual Content: Mild
- There are a few passionate kisses, but for PG13, that’s not much!
Violent Content: None
Crude of Profane Language: Mild
- A few swear words were used.
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
- Some characters were drinking alcohol.
The theatre was packed, and the audience was thoroughly entertained, as I could tell from all laughter in the theater.
The movie didn’t get the best reviews, but everyone I interviewed from ages 13 to 36, all loved it. Even a few boys commented by saying, “even though it’s a chick flick we thought it was funny.” I’m not sure if they were trying to please their dates, or if they truly enjoyed it, but it’s a great date movie, a great chick flick, and a great movie for girls ages 12 and up!!! I give it 4 buckets for it’s audience.
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