Monte Carlo (1986 Mini Series) [DVD]

I first saw this mini-series in the 1980's. The story is set in World War 11, and is taken from the novel by British writerStephen Shepherd. I think George Hamilton was mis-cast here, he is more at home doing light-comedy roles.Joan Collins was the Executive Producer of this film, and Collins had spent many years in Hollywood, mixing with the..Movers,Shakers and Deal Makers. So hard to see why she was unable to get a more convincing actor for the Hamilton role.The story is very good and Joan Collins is very convincing in her role here, a very watchable actress, who is always at the top of her game. This series did not take off, on first release, never able to give a definite reason for this. Seeing it now, if you like Second World War stories, set in France, and you like to watch 'Our Joani' Joan Collins (and lots of people do) this is a good buy.

Being a big fan of "Dynasty", especially Joan Collins' portrayal of Alexis, I was really looking forward to watching "Monte Carlo". After watching about an hour I had enough and turned it off - it is simply too boring!"Monte Carlo" was broadcast in November 1986 and was based on a spy thriller written by Stephen Sheppard three years earlier. But there is nothing thrilling about the miniseries - the costumes are wonderful, but the pacing and the dialogue is boring.The actors do their best but it cannot lift this miniseries above what it is: Mediocre. As for the star herself, Joan Collins seems bored. There's none of the sizzling excitement she provided in "Dynasty" in her confrontations with John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Heather Locklear, Diahann Carroll and her other co-stars.My advice would be: Don't waste your money!

Yes I sort of enjoyed this, but really its for a Joan Collins fan only. Its a little tacky and very 80s even though set in the 40s. But I love Joanie so wasn't a problem.

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A Must see for any Joan Collins fan! Joan Collins, Jewels, High Fashion and MEN! How can you go wrong????

good as ususal

Interesting real location filmed 1930's set thriller Although the 1980's production is a little dated worth it for scenery alone.

Pleased.