Monte Carlo is a Forgotten Artifact

[@libby8920]

I LOVE MONTE CARLO. a classic that is always forgotten 💔

[@kelena7west]

"She was sister growing up, and she's mother now"..... I have never heard Selena Gomez described more accurately.

[@lunaregg9742]

if selena gomez gets back into the romcom scene i KNOW dylan obrien will be clawing and fighting to be her romantic lead i KNOW IT

[@denisablaskova3269]

If only murders in the building could at least make them somehow a detective duo that would be cool as well, i mean they got Paul rudd and even meryl Streep they can get Dylan O'Brien too. 😌

[@ruo4945]

she was in a rom com that came out in 2019 called "a rainy day in New York with Timothy chalamet and Elle fanning, but it did not get enough traction, due to the director being problematic it was okay, but I get why it did not take off.....

[@ellam5931]

after watching the video i looked up a summary just to keep my facts straight, and from cordelia's perspective this is literally a thriller/horror movie.... someone posing as her and trying to steal her identity, she finds out and gets kidnapped and tied to a chair, she tries to tell the authorities and theyre all like 'eh seems fine' like what a nightmare 😭

[@wittyblonde6728]

@Ella M Thats so true 😭 I didn’t think about that!

[@barbarab.6799]

i love how trin, no matter the story, will say "yk what would make this better? a wlw couple" and she's so right for that

[@armitee]

9:22 I TELL EVERYONE THIS!! we really need romcoms to come back with this style, especially nowadays with people filming on VHS, crappy quality romcoms are ICONIC.

[@junellegeli8462]

no because we never talked enough about the trio that is selena gomez, katie cassidy, AND leighton meester (AND the addition of cory monteith!!) and i simply feel so grateful that you’ve made this video; thank you for the throwback, trin!

[@Rinthony1]

Yes to everything you said about 1. The hazy/grainy film quality 2. the chemistry and 3. The better writing of these movies from bak and the day. And since you mentioned it, PLEASE make a Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants video

[@dimilton3166]

Whenever Trin mentioned the camera not needing to be Hi-Def, I’m like THANK YOU!!! Your words perfectly explained how much we need this camera back in filming.

[@oliviaaivilo7092]

The sharp angles now are wrong for such soft movies

[@LexMeRep]

This movie was a huge thing in my country because a good chunk of it (even a lot of Monte Carlo scenes) were filmed here in Hungary. I still remember girls freaking out Selena is filming at their school and such. It's a cute feel good movie, I really love it.

[@skyekiere7894]

Selena and Timothee were in A Rainy Day in New York together. Not quite a romcom but it gave similar energy haha

[@d3adpixi3]

except nobody watched it bc of the creepy director 💀

[@ruo4945]

I mean that movie is classified as a romcom but yea it didn't take off but I think the overall aesthetic of the film was nice

[@oliviaaivilo7092]

Omg yes it has that 2010 energy even tho it's new

[@gabey6985]

My little sister spent half a year bullying me into watching this movie. I finally did a couple of months ago and I've got to say I have no regrets. Truly iconic

[@thems9054]

ngl, one of the funniest commentaries I’ve seen in a while. Also I agree with the “this genre of movie doesn’t develop the characters as much in newer movies” I feel like, the older of this type of movie tended to be more character driven while the newer ones tend to be more plot driven. They spend all the time trying to foward the plot that they forget to develop their characters

[@TesexChristina]

You’re actually glowing. And your content has really taken a huge step forward the past few however many months. The growth is insane. You just seem to be having genuine fun recently. -Tese

[@KrystineBrown]

I watch this too often. The vibes are amazing. The music, the visuals, the cast... 10/10

[@starrr365]

I watched this movie at a slumber party in sixth grade and then *completely* forgot about it until this moment! What a wild experience in nostalgia

[@cambriadaW]

I miss old cameras so much😭 like yes the clarity is great but the fuzziness of old cameras? Amazing. Adds such a good vibe!! I remember being obsessed with this movie however I wasn’t a big fan of Selena’s love interest or the ending😅 also you’re right about Meg and ….the blonde girl’s character they should have had enemies to lovers. You’re right and you should say it

[@kaitlin2001]

I literally agree w EVERY thing that trin talked abt dealing w movies nowadays in this movie especially the camera thing like the clearness and the realness of the colors in movies nowadays just takes away the fun. Thats how I felt about that new ashton kutcher reese witherspoon movie it was so awk feeling

[@Ahmad67475]

I have a weird relationship with this movie. I really enjoyed it, it’s so much fun! But I remember watching it on the plane and then little later, my plane nearly crashed. So yeah, I love it but at the same time, I don’t 😅 Also yes 100%, the camera quality from all the shows and movies I watched growing up was what made it for me! The nostalgia in the quality, chefs kisses

[@shaeleighabrahams690]

I remember when this movie came out in 2011, I was 12 years old and I was OBSESSED😊😍. Still feel the same nostalgia today in my 20's☺

[@imemmaiguess]

Trin! We have countless conversations about bringing older camera back in film school and it could happen, it’s just a style choice that people don’t choose anymore for some reason :(

[@dia6062]

This was literally and still is my favourite movie. I love it so much. It is an iconic movie!!! they dont make movies like this anymore

[@neearautiainen8260]

9:10 I was just thinking about this literally last night like the feeling is just different with the older cameras, you're definitely not alone trin

[@n2essence]

This movie will always be everything to me, and if my trip to France isn't like this - I don't want it nor need it. I literally used to watch the DVD like every day growing up (from 9 to 11) and then I lost it in a fire, and never replaced it. But yay! I'm so glad everyone else loves it just as much as I do. And I know exactly what you mean about cameras being too clear now

[@jaylaanpough5524]

it took me FOREVER to find this movie as a kid (i always just missed it when it came on tv) until we got Amazon and i ordered the dvd along with House of Anubis (all 3 seasons), How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of Berk (& Defenders of Berk), and the triple Cinderella Story cd set 😍

[@daniiireads7671]

I’ve been trying to put my finger on why movies feel different and you got it perfect!! High def 4k doesn’t always need to be the standard 😭

[@BTrue2U83]

I think because the Princess Switch was too...not played serious but Monte Carlo was played serious as an adventure. Monte Carlo was fun but there were real stakes while the Princess Switch was just there for fun romance

[@sisenbach]

I get what you mean about movies “documenting” a location at a place in time. If you watch Home Alone 2 Lost in New York from the 90s you can see the Twin Towers in the shots of the city…. eerie

[@anjieeee]

this was the last movie I got from blockbuster. I will never forget her

[@cowboylikepax]

i’ve waited YEARS to see you watch this absolute gem of a movie omg

[@GraceeJade]

one of my favorite movies from my childhood, still holds up today

[@TheEmmahRose]

Finally this movie is getting the attention it deserves!! ❤ so happy to see this in my sub box!!

[@and-9552]

I watched this like 5 times a while ago never knowing the movie existed and let me tell u, GOLD! I’m so surprised more people don’t talk about it.

[@saramoore5773]

I felt so seen when you said newer cameras are too clear! I've been saying that for years, and no one ever gets what I mean.

[@losha6150]

RIGHT !! it makes it feel like a movie when it’s not so clear now it feels like i’m looking at an iphone and i HATE IT

[@willowswift]

I haven’t watched this movie in years bings back memories ❤

[@lindseycargile1865]

The fact that you didn’t name one Mary Kate and Ashley movie as the best summer movies in a foreign country makes me sad for Gen Z’s childhood entertainment. MK&A movies were a staple of my personality development in the late 90’s/early 00’s

[@spookyghost1214]

I know you've probably already been recommended this a thousand times, but the chemistry in Lockwood & Co is SOOO good. There were also some pictures released from their chemistry read, and I honestly don't think you'd be disappointed. Anyway, love your videos and hop you have a good day/night/or whatever time it is.

[@Abhishekxsahu]

Yesssss love that show

[@tunemaiden]

OH MY GOSH LOCKWOOD AND CO PLSSSS

[@Ijustsaidthat]

TRIN! I love your takes on this movie, I feel the same deep resonance with the movie LOL; im in the industry now, and management does discuss the film cameras used because of audiences' responses. I love the saturated grainer film too; so nice to know u think this ; love your videos MWAH!

[@madi5194]

letters to juliet gotta be in the top 5 european travel movies. now that’s cinema

[@taelorhaley2999]

THANK YOU FOR GIVING HER THE ATTENTION SHE DESERVES

[@woshyboy]

I just reloaded my home page and saw your post on one of my fave films!!! thank you Trin 😽

[@zahra3849]

Monte Carlo was one of the first movies I watched in cinema as a kid and aghhhh it’s such a beautiful watch

[@deborajagielska0097]

I understand what you said about the cameras, I've been thinking about that too and I 100% agree

[@CynthiaPieta12313]

Never clicked on a notification so fast. I LOVE THIS MOVIE

[@davidlugg7087]

been waiting for some seleener recognition!!

[@rileysie]

I'm a film school graduate so im arguably pretentious but i genuinely miss when shit was on actual film. something about the dustiness of it all makes it feel more real i cant explain it.

[@iwannalaugh2964]

As someone who knows nothing, I think it adds to the atmosphere of it being fictional plus helps the suspension of disbelief and all that. So you’re not thinking the whole time about how it’s all so unrealistic

[@cocoleen460]

THATS SOOO REAL FOR YOU TO SAY ABT THE CAMERA QUALITY OR LIKE THAT LITTLE OOMPF OF 2010S VIBE IT GIVES !!!

[@isab3lsofia]

i literally couldn’t agree more with your take on high quality cameras, they make it feel more like a set instead of that warm movie feeling

[@rvb9606]

I loved this movie when I was younger (still love) , I had the DVD and everything

[@anacarolingia]

omg your so meee!! the high maintenance part? Couldn't describe it better

[@Xituyu]

Before I even watch…this is my favorite comfort movie I rewatch every year and it gets harder every time 😓 it’s not on any streaming services

[@luiscaberomunoz8381]

It's on star+

[@dovelove5427]

Ahh this movie is my comfort movie. It has a special place in my heart fr. I love me some Selana Gomez, we stan a talented, genuine, woman.

[@somstan]

I WAS OBSESSED WITH THIS MOVIE OMFG

[@eliannebororing8971]

YES THE DIFFERENCE IN CAMERAS IS SO RIGHT!! i have thought about that for so long and i felt like i was going crazy.

[@kaleighbree3840]

yes omg! ive been saying the thing about the cameras being a little too good for so long. its like how reboots of shows dont hit the same and a big reason is because the camera quality is too good.

[@sevenbelledays7800]

9:24 that's exactly what i've been saying, the quality changes the vibe a lot, even if the movie it's bad , the camera makes it look good and nostalgic 😂

[@karasluthqr2896]

enemies to lovers with meg and emma is the exact same thing i said when i rewatched this a year ago - like the material was right there

[@maggesticking]

if you haven’t seen it already i also recommend The Fundamentals of Caring! it also has selena and it has paul rudd. really good movie

[@faithlessthewondergirl]

Screamed when I saw this video. I LOVEDDDDD that movie as a kid😭

[@madisyngifford3507]

I COMPLETELY agree about the camera thing

[@haileymiller2933]

Yes to the lower camera quality! It makes the movie so much more comforting

[@CynthiaPieta12313]

Omg why is trin so cute when she cries 🥺

[@_max79]

the rainy day in new york is basically monte carlo reboot but it actually stars timothee and selena and elle fanning

[@13LesMonX]

I agree with you on the cameras yes!!! Adding/Editing: Especially apparent in TV Shows/Sitcoms.

[@stellasaglimbeni9518]

NO BC THE THING ABOUT THE CAMERAS LIKE I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE SAYING, THE WAY THE MOVIES LOOK NOW ARE SO CLEAR AND VERYYYYY DIFFERENT

[@emily-qs2tj]

monte carlo is literally so amazing, no one talks about it

[@skylarmae02]

Cory Monteith totally would’ve become a romcom heartthrob

[@myajanette]

9:00 TRIN I COMPLETELY AGREE YES

[@j0rdyanne]

i was OBSESSED with monte carlo we had a dvd of it and i watched it constantly

[@LunaWitcherArt]

22:21 OMG IT IS THE SAME BEAT Selena Gomez movies were literally my childhood I need more Selena romcoms as well I mean, I need good romcoms in general. The last good kinda romcom I watched was The Half Of It and I need that high again

[@Chloe_R]

I loved this movie! As someone who has always wanted to go to Paris, it really resonated with me

[@TimeIsAnIllusionBCipher]

I stopped watching What's Your Number for this video. That's how much I love this channel, Trin

[@sweetsour100]

monte carlo and wild child are my favorite romcoms! such good comfort movies :D

[@ilincaapostol9284]

i’ve been waiting for this one!!

[@elijah.lennon]

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARING!!!!! WE NEED IT

[@memeteam7030]

Bro I literally feel what you’re saying about the camera thing!! I’ve been saying this and people just think I’m being picky! I want to feel like I’m watching a movie not like I’m in the movie!! So glad someone also feels that way omg!! 😂

[@AleksandraKloc]

Oh, I totally get what you mean about the camera, had the same feeling for years now! ❤ Different color, different speed, all in all, just different feel. To nostalgia list I would add Olsen sisters movies 😉 they were also a blast!

[@baehbee7583]

trin you literally were just tweeting about this and now its up omg

[@drewmaster2002]

YES to seeing Timothee Chalamet in more romcoms! he actually was in one with Selena, but i’m not counting it cause it was directed by a certain someone who we don’t talk about. anyway, i’d pay to see him in a romcom.

[@hsfhanaa]

Not Trin constantly saying to bring back the entire cast when Cory Monteith is gone.

[@zuzuthefirelord164]

oh, god, I remembered watching this, when I was 14, but needed a refresher, cause I barely remember the plot now

[@faceyl]

Lol searched Monte Carlo on YT trying to find your vid.... There's an edit with one of the couples with GODDAMN 1M views WHAT when was this that popular 😭

[@karellemaquilan7351]

OMG THANK YOU TRINN I NOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN BY THE CAMERA ON MOVIES NOWADAYS SUCKS CAUSE ITS LITERALLY TOO CLEAR AND MAKES IT FEEL EVEN MORE FAKE

[@kaygrant7935]

Omg after Monte Carlo (I saw it First as an adult) I stumbled onto obsession (2015) on Amazon prime it has the same French man omggggg that movie had me in a chokehold for so long lol

[@Blackgirltries]

What you said about the camera is what someone said about the filming of that 90s show as well like I can’t remember which yt commentator it was but they said the original was filmed on a camera with a more hazy effect and they re-edited a scene with the effect and it definitely makes stuff hit different

[@juliatakacs3994]

I'm pretty sure Jaime French said that and showed the 90s Show reedited. And totally agree, especially for such a 'period piece' as the 90s show, this grainy look is a must!

[@sabsshortnsweet]

monte carlo is a hidden gem that i will always love for no reason

[@DeadFox01134]

yes i miss the old cameras too

[@laurenwilliams8504]

Trin, love your videos! You need to do a commentary of Camp Rock!!!! I would love to see it

[@Speaking841]

It's a gorgeous, gorgeous movie. Something for the summer, something for the girls to get ready and dance to!

[@jess-yf1wv]

Seriously used to be my favorite movie 😭😭 rented it by accident on a sick day staying home and didn’t regret it

[@alinapolat7336]

13:30 tbh differentiating between an american and a british accent can be hard as a european! RIP Cory

[@mariast.4877]

monte carlo is genuinely my favorite movie it's so good i learned how to whistle with my fingers because of it

[@UnBesoDeCristal]

also when watching a few months ago I ABSOLUTELY posted how well it could have been developed as a lesbian romcom lmaoooo literally the chemistry...

[@Julietavolcano]

ONE OF MY FAVORITES I ALWAYS LOVED THIS MOVIE AHHH TRIN THANK U

[@Sophie-qx1gv]

omg i agree with you about the camera i love when it looks grainy

[@ohmygodavid9135]

i loved katie cassidy playing emma

[@lostinoctober23]

waittt it would make sense to have timmy in the reboot bc both him and selena were in "a rainy day in new york" together stoppp

[@mikaylalarson4591]

I was SO excited when u said u were watching this, it’s a true classic!

[@arianekochoa]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS IT IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE EVER YESSSS THANK U TRIN