Chalet Girl
Chalet Girl

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Chalet Girl

2011
Movie
97 min
English

While working a job at an exclusive ski resort to support her Dad, Kim learns to snowboard and is so good at it that she enters a competition with a huge cash prize. She has to dig deep to overcome her fears, but her life gets more complicated through her spoken-for boss, Jonny.

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IMDb5.8/10
Google Users69%
Director: Phil TrautmannGenres: Comedy, Romance, Sport

Plot Summary

A working-class teenager takes a job as a ski and snowboard assistant in a posh Austrian resort to support her family. She navigates the world of the wealthy elite, learns to ski, and finds unexpected romance. Her life becomes complicated as she tries to balance her new experiences with her old life.

Critical Reception

Chalet Girl was met with generally mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised its charming performances, particularly Felicity Jones, and its lighthearted romantic comedy elements. However, some found the plot predictable and the humor to be occasionally hit-or-miss.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Felicity Jones's charming performance as the fish-out-of-water protagonist.

  • Appreciated for its light and breezy romantic comedy tone.

  • Noted for its picturesque snowy setting and straightforward plot.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's feel-good nature and the chemistry between the leads. Many found it to be an entertaining and lighthearted romantic comedy, perfect for a casual watch.

Fun Fact

The film features a notable soundtrack with songs by artists like Ellie Goulding and The Ting Tings, contributing to its youthful and energetic atmosphere.

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Reno

**Hoping for a better job and pay, instead she discovered herself.** I think it was a much better film. I just wanted a good entertainment and I got that. Though the story is not fresh enough. In fact, it is comparable to the recent spor...