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{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
|name = Passport to Paris | name = Passport to Paris
|image = Passport to Paris.jpg | image = Passport to Paris.jpg

|image_size =
|caption = DVD cover | caption = DVD cover
|director = Alan Metter | director = ]
|producer = Megan Ring<br />Neil Steinberg<br />''Executive producers''<br />]<br />] | producer = Neil Steinberg<br />Megan Ring
|writer = Elizabeth Kruger<br />Craig Shapiro | writer = Elizabeth Kruger<br />]
|starring = ] | starring = ]
|music = | music = Christopher Brady
|cinematography = | cinematography = Steven Wacks
|editing = | editing = Sherwood Jones
|studio = ]<br />Tapestry Films | studio = ]<br>]
|distributor = ] | distributor = ]<br>]
|released = {{Film date|1999|11|09}} | released = {{Film date|1999|11|09}}
|runtime = | runtime = 87 minutes
|country = United States | country = United States<br>France
|language = English | language = English
|budget = | budget =
}} }}
'''''Passport to Paris''''' is a 1999 ] film starring ], who also serve as the film's executive producers. It is the first of seven direct-to-video movies produced by Tapestry Films to star the Olsens. '''''Passport to Paris''''' is a 1999 American ] starring ], who also serve as the film's executive producers. It is the first of seven direct-to-video films produced by Tapestry Films to star the Olsens.


== Plot == == Plot ==
⚫ ] ] sisters, Melanie and Allyson Porter are 13 years old, and their only concerns are boys, boys and boys. Knowing they need to broaden their horizons and see the world, their parents send them to Paris during their ] school vacation, to live with their estranged Grandpa Edward who is the U.S. ] to France. Expecting a fun time with their grandfather, they instead end up living day-to-day via an itinerary with his no-nonsense assistant, Jeremy, since Edward is always too busy and has no time to spend with them. They also learn some harsh rules while staying at his swanky mansion, which includes no loud music, no jumping on the bed, and having to be dressed appropriately for dinner every night without being a minute late.


13-year-old twin sisters Melanie and Allyson Porter have only one concern: boys. Desperate for them to broaden their horizons and see the world, their parents send them to ], France to spend ] with their estranged grandfather, Edward, who's the American Ambassador to France.
Instead of exploring and shopping, Jeremy takes the girls to various museums and posh restaurants, which they find anything but interesting. However, while out for lunch one afternoon, they meet and befriend Brigitte, a beautiful ] ] who agrees to show them the great sights of Paris. They also soon fall for two charming French boys, Jean and Michel and find various ways to ditch Jeremy so that they can spend time cruising around the city on ]s with the boys.


⚫ Expecting a fun time with their grandfather, they instead end up living day-to-day via a mundane itinerary with his no-nonsense assistant, Jeremy Bluff, since Edward's always too busy with his ambassadorial duties to spend time with them. They also learn some harsh rules while staying at his swanky mansion, which includes: no loud music, no jumping on the bed, and having to be dressed appropriately for dinner every night without being a minute late.
⚫ Absorbing all the sights and sounds of Paris, Melanie and Allyson end up in ] custody, along with Jean and Michel, for ] on private property. To their dismay, the girls are hastily forbidden by Grandpa Edward to see the boys again. So they challenge the French ], Monsieur De Beauvoir, at a ], and manage to convince him to accept an important proposal that was established by their grandfather, concerning clean drinking water for the Embassy. This puts Melanie and Allyson back in Grandpa Edward's good graces, and he allows them to once again see Jean and Michel &ndash; even allowing all four of them to attend a ] together where they have their first kiss.


While out for lunch one afternoon, the girls meet and befriend Brigitte, a beautiful French fashion model, who agrees to show them the great sights of Paris. They also meet two charming teenage French boys, Jean and Michel (who become infatuated with them and give them roses), and find various ways to ditch Jeremy so that they can spend time cruising around the city on mopeds with the boys. One afternoon, the twins end up in police custody, along with Jean and Michel, for trespassing on private property. To their dismay, the girls are forbidden by Grandpa Edward to see the boys again.
⚫ Finally, when the time comes for the girls to return home, Grandpa Edward decides to take a much-needed break from his ]ial duties, and accompany them; the intention being to spend time with his family (whom he hasn't seen for a long time), back in the ].

⚫ At dinner one night, the girls challenge the French ], Monsieur De Beauvoir, and manage to convince him to accept an important proposal that was established by their grandfather, concerning clean drinking water for the Embassy. This puts Melanie and Allyson back in Grandpa Edward's good graces, and he allows them to once again see Jean and Michel, even allowing all four of them to attend a dance together where they have their first kisses.

⚫ When the time comes for the girls to return home, Grandpa Edward decides to take a much-needed break from his ambassadorial duties and accompany them—the intention being to spend time with his family (whom he hasn't seen for a long time) back in the United States.


== Cast == == Cast ==
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⚫ * ] as Melanie "Mel" Porter
* ] as Allyson "Ally" Porter * ] as Allyson Porter
⚫ * ] as Melanie Porter
* ] as Grandpa Edward * ] as Grandpa Edward
* ] as Jeremy Bluff * ] as Jeremy Bluff
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* Jon Menick as François * Jon Menick as François
* Robert Martin Robinson as Monsieur De Beauvoir * Robert Martin Robinson as Monsieur De Beauvoir
* Julian Lara as Madame De Beauvoir * Laura Julian as Madame De Beauvoir
* Logan Robbins as Kyle * Logan Robbins as Kyle
* Matt Freund as Shane * Matt Freund as Shane
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* Richard Chevallier as French Police Officer * Richard Chevallier as French Police Officer
* Isabelle Patay as Museum Tour Guide * Isabelle Patay as Museum Tour Guide
}}

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==Reception== ==Reception==
Passport to Paris currently holds a 50% rating on audience score at ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Passport to Paris (1999)|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/passport_to_paris/|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref> On ] 1 negative review.<ref>{{cite web |title= Passport to Paris (1999) |url= https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/passport_to_paris/ |website= Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate= 2019 }}</ref>
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0202521|title=Passport to Paris}} * {{IMDb title|id=0202521|title=Passport to Paris}}
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1999 American film
Passport to Paris
DVD cover
Directed byAlan Metter
Written byElizabeth Kruger
Craig Shapiro
Produced byNeil Steinberg
Megan Ring
StarringMary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
CinematographySteven Wacks
Edited bySherwood Jones
Music byChristopher Brady
Production
companies		Dualstar Entertainment Group
Tapestry Films
Distributed byWarnerVision Entertainment
Warner Home Video
Release date
  • November 9, 1999 (1999-11-09)
Running time87 minutes
CountriesUnited States
France
LanguageEnglish

Passport to Paris is a 1999 American romantic comedy film starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who also serve as the film's executive producers. It is the first of seven direct-to-video films produced by Tapestry Films to star the Olsens.

Plot

13-year-old twin sisters Melanie and Allyson Porter have only one concern: boys. Desperate for them to broaden their horizons and see the world, their parents send them to Paris, France to spend spring break with their estranged grandfather, Edward, who's the American Ambassador to France.

Expecting a fun time with their grandfather, they instead end up living day-to-day via a mundane itinerary with his no-nonsense assistant, Jeremy Bluff, since Edward's always too busy with his ambassadorial duties to spend time with them. They also learn some harsh rules while staying at his swanky mansion, which includes: no loud music, no jumping on the bed, and having to be dressed appropriately for dinner every night without being a minute late.

While out for lunch one afternoon, the girls meet and befriend Brigitte, a beautiful French fashion model, who agrees to show them the great sights of Paris. They also meet two charming teenage French boys, Jean and Michel (who become infatuated with them and give them roses), and find various ways to ditch Jeremy so that they can spend time cruising around the city on mopeds with the boys. One afternoon, the twins end up in police custody, along with Jean and Michel, for trespassing on private property. To their dismay, the girls are forbidden by Grandpa Edward to see the boys again.

At dinner one night, the girls challenge the French Foreign Minister, Monsieur De Beauvoir, and manage to convince him to accept an important proposal that was established by their grandfather, concerning clean drinking water for the Embassy. This puts Melanie and Allyson back in Grandpa Edward's good graces, and he allows them to once again see Jean and Michel, even allowing all four of them to attend a dance together where they have their first kisses.

When the time comes for the girls to return home, Grandpa Edward decides to take a much-needed break from his ambassadorial duties and accompany them—the intention being to spend time with his family (whom he hasn't seen for a long time) back in the United States.

Cast

  • Ashley Olsen as Allyson Porter
  • Mary-Kate Olsen as Melanie Porter
  • Peter White as Grandpa Edward
  • Matt Winston as Jeremy Bluff
  • Yvonne Sciò as Brigitte
  • Ethan Peck as Michel
  • Brocker Way as Jean
  • Doran Clark as Barbara Porter
  • Matt McCoy as Jack Porter
  • François Giroday as Henri
  • Jon Menick as François
  • Robert Martin Robinson as Monsieur De Beauvoir
  • Laura Julian as Madame De Beauvoir
  • Logan Robbins as Kyle
  • Matt Freund as Shane
  • Sian Bentson as Darlene
  • Katrina Darrell as Katie/Helene
  • Michael Immel as Mr. Harper
  • Kevin Fabian as Pizza Hut Delivery Guy
  • Stéphane Dausse as Snooty Bistro Waiter
  • Ariane Seguillion as Cafe Waitress
  • Richard Chevallier as French Police Officer
  • Isabelle Patay as Museum Tour Guide

References

External links

Films directed by Alan Metter
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