Passport to Paris
Passport to Paris

Passport to Paris

1999
Movie
87 min
English

Sent to Paris to visit their grandfather, the twins fall in love with France, not to mention two French boys.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Alan MetterGenres: Comedy, Family, Romance

Plot Summary

Teenage twins Melanie and Allyson are sent to Paris for the summer to stay with their diplomat grandfather. Their strict grandfather expects them to be studious and well-behaved, but the girls have other plans. They embark on a whirlwind adventure through the city, exploring its romantic side and navigating their first real crushes.

Critical Reception

Passport to Paris was primarily made for its young target audience and received mixed to negative reviews from critics, often citing its predictable plot and reliance on the Olsen twins' star power. However, it was a commercial success among its demographic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film to be a lighthearted but uninspired vehicle for the Olsen twins.
  • The plot was considered predictable and aimed squarely at a pre-teen audience.
  • Some noted the Parisian setting as a mild positive, but it couldn't elevate the overall film.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a string of direct-to-video movies starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, capitalizing on their popularity from the sitcom 'Two of a Kind'.

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