Synopsis
A brilliant and neurotic attorney goes to Monaco to defend a famous criminal. But, instead of focusing on the case, he falls for a beautiful she-devil, who turns him into a complete wreck... Hopefully, his zealous bodyguard will step in and put everything back in order... Or will he ?
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Cast
- Fabrice LuchiniBertrand Beauvois
- Roschdy ZemChristophe Abadi
- Louise BourgoinAudrey Varella
- Stéphane AudranÉdith Lassalle
- Gilles CohenLouis Lassalle
- Alexandre SteigerAlain
- Philippe DuclosInspector Taurand
- Jeanne BalibarHélène
- Christophe VandeveldeTony
- Pierre BourgeonBoulie
Recommendations
- 75
Chicago Sun-Times
Casting can be the reason that one movie works and another doesn't. It is the first reason for the success of The Girl From Monaco, the kind of romantic comedy with a twist that used to star Jack Lemmon. - 75
Chicago Tribune
This is a modest but expertly performed piece. And this summer, surrounded by lesser, louder, bigger and dumber diversions, it's especially welcome. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
With its echoes of the Nicole Kidman vehicle "To Die For" -- the blonde in question is a television weather-reporter with big ambitions -- the film will appeal to movie-goers who appreciate story, character and crisp dialogue. - 70
Chicago Reader
The murder trial and the possibility of a real attack on the attorney nicely offset the sexual gamesmanship, though the movie is badly compromised by a final left turn into serious drama and plot machination. Up until that point, it's an uncommonly shrewd and funny farce. - 63
USA Today
A broad comedy and sometimes charming character study that takes a strange turn in tone and becomes a disappointing drama. - 60
Variety
A generally entertaining piece of fluff that's kept afloat by a weathered cast including Fabrice Luchini and Roschdy Zem. - 58
Christian Science Monitor
Sometimes a film is best utilized as a travelogue. Such is the case with the comedy-drama The Girl From Monaco, which isn't much of a movie but offers scrumptious views. - 50
Film Threat
Party buddy-comedy, part romantic tragedy. If it had been more of the former than the latter, perhaps I would have liked it. But I am so tired or stories about men who are powerless against the wiles of a Succubus.
