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When in Rome

  • Video
  • 2002
  • G
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
5.2K
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When in Rome (2002)
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Twin sisters, Leila and Charli are en-route to Rome in order to participate in the Summer Intern Program. However, cupid strikes the two as they struggle to keep up with their respective job... Read allTwin sisters, Leila and Charli are en-route to Rome in order to participate in the Summer Intern Program. However, cupid strikes the two as they struggle to keep up with their respective jobs.Twin sisters, Leila and Charli are en-route to Rome in order to participate in the Summer Intern Program. However, cupid strikes the two as they struggle to keep up with their respective jobs.

  • Director
    • Steve Purcell
  • Writer
    • Michael Swerdlick
  • Stars
    • Ashley Olsen
    • Mary-Kate Olsen
    • Leslie Danon
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steve Purcell
    • Writer
      • Michael Swerdlick
    • Stars
      • Ashley Olsen
      • Mary-Kate Olsen
      • Leslie Danon
    • 36User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Ashley Olsen
    Ashley Olsen
    • Leila
    Mary-Kate Olsen
    Mary-Kate Olsen
    • Charli
    Leslie Danon
    Leslie Danon
    • Jami
    Julian Stone
    Julian Stone
    • Derek Hammond
    Michelangelo Tommaso
    Michelangelo Tommaso
    • Paolo
    Ilenia Lazzarin
    • Daril
    Archie Kao
    Archie Kao
    • Nobu
    Valentina Mattolini
    • Heidi
    Derek Lee Nixon
    Derek Lee Nixon
    • Ryan
    Matt Patresi
    Matt Patresi
    • Enrico Tortoni
    Alberto Bognanni
    • Gianni
    Paolo Scarfò
    • Fillitti
    Maddalena Mosca
    • Model #1
    Bob Corna
    Bob Corna
    • Male Designer #1
    • (as Robert Corna)
    Vittorio Duse
    Vittorio Duse
    • Paolo's Grandfather
    Gaetana Palumbo
    • Paolo's Grandmother
    Natalina Ruffini
    • Paolo's Mother
    Umberto Stazzi
    • Paolo's Father
    • Director
      • Steve Purcell
    • Writer
      • Michael Swerdlick
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    User reviews36

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    thefan-2

    Excellent travel flick

    Having vacationed in Rome and longing to see a movie set there, we had high hopes for When in Rome. We weren't disappointed. Many familiar tourist spots figure in the story, most of which -- Piazzi di Spagna, Piazza Navona, the Vatican, etc. -- are identified by name in the dialog. Many of the most familiar and characteristic locations -- such as that islanded boulevard that leads from the Baths of Caracalla back into the city -- are lingered over lovingly. The cinematography rarely fails, and the plot never gets in the way.

    Now of course I guess I'm required to say something snide and snotty about Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the movie's stars. But I won't, and shame on you if you do. Go pick on somebody your own size. Actually, it's easy to see why the Olsen twins are beloved by their legions of fans. Charming, affable, modest, cute as buttons -- nice kids.

    Here's a partial list of movies I don't like nearly as much as I like When in Rome: The Sixth Sense, American Beauty, The Truman Show, Koyaanisqatsi, Eyes Wide Shut, Fight Club, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, Gattaca, Gosford Park, and of course Yentl.
    ChErRiEzRyUmMeE

    not that great

    this movie is not that great because the plots in all the movies are pretty much the same. the movies they did when they were younger were much better, but as they got older they started to write their own scripts so then it's not as great. although i like them and mostly watch the movies because i like the clothes they wear, i think they're bad actors. they should be the bad guys for once or change the plot. i heard they're making another movie and that's going to be their last..so they should make it different and make a name for themselves.
    6ms_bunni

    When in Rome Starring Mk and A

    This movie, was quite boring. I love Mk and A, and I'm one of their greatest fans, but the plot and problem? Pretty lame. There was no excitement at all. None! It was pretty cool they chose to do the movie in Rome though, and I like seeing the sights of Rome. I think they looked beautiful in this movie. It looked natural and not too overdone. Once again, with the boys? Maybe their movie should stop being about traveling the world and solving mysteries and more about teenage stuff, which teenagers might like to watch. It wasn't a disappointment, but not something I would jump up and down screaming about either. I still support Mk and A as actors, but I think their purpose of the movies and the point of watching, should take a turn of maybe turning into something more exciting.
    grey_silver2001

    Bad

    This movie really sucks! I mean it is a piece of junk! and before you olsen fans (the olsen twins have FANS?) gang up on me with comments (in a valley girl accent) that your not prep and wouldnt't understand or why are you watching it. Well listen to this There was no reason for me to watch this. Liket he other movies they have the same plot. So seeing a few in the past I know what this movie is going to be about. So I know it is a piece of smelly, skanky sh*t like the other ones. The girls can act and are little b*tches who make the normal teenage girl feel bad that she doesn't get to wear Armani clothes or get to go to Rome or London and meet a nice looking guy and go on a great adventure and then get kissed? I mean Christ! WHy to people buy this stupid sh*t I think I expressed my opinion well.
    angelfire6736

    same thing over and over again

    Ok I love Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, they are decent actresses, and are pretty. I loved them since their Full House days. But every movie I see them in, is the same. Flirting with boys, dealing with some bratty girl, and a bigger plot theme, not known till the end. I think they should start taking on more dramatic roles, and do something to show they are more dynamic actresses. Otherwise the movie is ok, but as I said its the same thing over again.

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    • Trivia
      Most of the cast was Italian, and many of the younger actors used this film as a chance to practice their English and expand into American work.
    • Goofs
      When Charli is reminiscing about Paolo while the sisters are staying at Mr. Hammonds villa, there are black and white scenes while she and Paolo are at the Coliseum which doesn't happen until after the girls go back to work.
    • Connections
      Featured in Shameful Sequels: When in Rome (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Roam
      Written by Kate Pierson (as Catherine E. Pierson), Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland (as J. Keith Strickland), Cindy Wilson (as Cynthia L. Wilson), and Robert Waldrop

      Published by EMI Music Publishing

      Performed by The B-52's

      Courtesy of Warner Brothers Records, Inc

      By Special Arrangement with Warner Special Products

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Одного разу в Римі
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Dualstar Entertainment Group
      • Dualstar Productions
      • Easy Mañana
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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