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When in Rome
2010 91 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.0
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
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Description
Disillusioned with romance, Beth, an ambitious New Yorker, travels to Rome for her sister's wedding, where she plucks magic coins from a special fountain of love. The coins attract unwanted attention from an assortment of odd yet ardent suitors: a sausage merchant, a street magician, an artist, and a male model. But when the best man from the wedding, persistent reporter Nick, throws his hat in the ring, Beth wonders if his love is the real thing.
Budget:
$55M
US Gross:
$32.68M
Worldwide:
$43.04M
Starring
Kristen Bell
Actor
Josh Duhamel
Actor
Anjelica Huston
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
When in Rome is widely regarded as a light, feel-good romantic comedy that succeeds as a pleasant diversion for fans of the genre. While supporters praise the charming leads and picturesque setting, detractors criticize the film for its juvenile humor and nonsensical, often incoherent plot.
| Acting | Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel deliver charismatic, engaging performances that serve as the film's anchor. | |
| Production | The film effectively utilizes the sun-drenched, iconic vistas of Rome to establish a warm and inviting atmosphere. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, featuring eccentric turns by Danny DeVito and Anjelica Huston, adds distinct character color. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by some as an imaginative fairy tale, while others find it incoherent and riddled with offensive clichés. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing; proponents find it witty and charming, while critics dismiss it as juvenile, absurd, or humiliating farce. |