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Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
1977 105 min United States of America G 6+
★6.0
Romance, Comedy, Family, Action, Adventure
Director: Vincent McEveety
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Description
Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. But thieves have hidden a cache of stolen diamonds in Herbie's gas tank, and are now trying to get them back.
US Gross:
$29M
Worldwide:
$29M
Starring
Dean Jones
Actor
Don Knotts
Actor
Julie Sommars
Actor
Key opinion
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo is generally viewed as a lackluster and repetitive entry in the franchise that fails to recapture the charm of its predecessors. While the scenic French locations and the return of Dean Jones provide some foundational appeal, the film is hampered by a thin plot and an over-reliance on familiar gags.
| Originality | The repetitive nature of the car chases and antics makes the franchise format feel worn out and predictable. | |
| Pacing | The inclusion of excessive dialogue, particularly from Don Knotts' character, creates unnecessary bloat that drags down the film's energy. | |
| Acting | Jacques Marin provides a bright spot as the bewildered police inspector, offering a standout performance amidst an otherwise uninspired cast. | |
| Screenplay | Views on the film's entertainment value are mixed; some find the scenic European locations and standard antics watchable as light fare, while others consider it the weakest entry in the series due to its forgettable story and weak fantasy elements. |