When in Rome

When in Rome (2010)

  • 16% of critics liked it
    (109 reviews)

  • 43% of users liked it
    (154,733 ratings)

Disillusioned with romance during her whirlwind trip to Rome, an ambitious New Yorker defiantly swipes a few magic coins from a "foolish" wishing fountain, inadvertently igniting the passions of a motley crew of suitors as she's pursued by a handsome reporter with charm to spare. Beth (Kristen Bell)… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By
Mark Steven Johnson
Written By
David Diamond, David Weissman
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 29, 2010 Wide
On DVD
Jun 15, 2010
Walt Disney Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • A.O. Scott, New York Times

    It lurches along, making Ms. Bell and Mr. Duhamel look duller than they need to.

  • Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com

    How do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways.

  • Stephen Farber, Hollywood Reporter

    A bunch of eager performers troll for laughs that never come.

  • Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

    In the case of When in Rome, oh to do what the Romans used to do: Toss the bloody thing to the lions.

  • Adam Markovitz, Entertainment Weekly

    We get three acts of labored slapstick wrung from an eye-roller of a premise.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jameson W


    Critics hate it, and I totally get the things they will rip apart, but even with it's generic flaws...I really enjoyed it! I loved every second of it. Kristen Bell is adorable and Josh Duhamel is really likeable. The supporting characters are played by a perfect mix of odd actors… More

  • Wildaly M


    Silly little romantic comedy.

  • Cassie H


    Yet another adorable romantic comedy :) Kristen Bell is just too cute & a great actress :) :) :)

  • Jennifer X


    Josh Duhamel is the very definition of non-personality, and Kristen Bell, who can be quite charming and naughty, came off as very one-note. There were a few moments, but mostly pretty awful.

  • Brad W


    Not funny, good, or anthing else. Kristen Bell sucks, the splot was bad, and the comedy was the worst. I hated this movie with a great intensity.

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