When in Rome
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.
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Plot Summary
Beth Harper, a perpetually unlucky-in-love New Yorker, visits her sister in Rome. After impulsively collecting coins from a fountain of love, she finds herself pursued by a gaggle of eccentric suitors. As Beth navigates these comical advances, she also begins to develop feelings for a charming street magician, and must decide if love truly conquers all, even a magical curse.
Critical Reception
When in Rome was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its premise and execution to be uninspired and predictable. Audiences also had a lukewarm reception, leading to modest box office returns.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a weak and unoriginal plot.
- The romantic chemistry between the leads is lacking.
- The comedic elements fall flat, relying on tired tropes.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a predictable romantic comedy with a few charming moments, but ultimately forgettable. Many felt the humor was forced and the plot too formulaic, though some enjoyed the European setting and the lighthearted escapism.
Fun Fact
The film's fountain of love is inspired by the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome, where it is customary to throw a coin to ensure a return to the city.
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