Winning London

Our lips are sealed was a great step forward in making higher quality Olsen movies, Winning London is another step ahead! When I read about Winning London at first, I expected a Passport to Paris clone, thank goodness I was wrong! The movie doesn't have the feeling of an Olsen movie, and that's a very good thing. Mary-Kate and Ashley must be in it, but their presence should not overshadow all and everything else. Also the words "Model UN" really confused me, I was thinking of fashion modeling all the time, not diplomacy (I must admit that I never could lay the link between fashion and the UN though)! The story of the movie is quite boring, except for the James Bond like scenes, where Riley and Brian are going to try to rescue the "hostages" (it's all a setup - I like the guy who plays Iraq! UK: "Who needs nukes anyway?" Iraq: "We do!"). Although the story is a bit boring, there IS a story line (unlike movies as Passport to Paris). The plot line is even quite advanced for an Olsen movie, although it didn't really appeal to me. I prefer a bit more action, a bit more things to see, and a bit less talk. That's probably why I really liked the James Bond scene, shame it wasn't a bit longer. The movie appeared very mature, except for the scene in which Chloe and Riley tried to sneak into a meeting as guys was so totally fake! It instantly reduced the level of the movie. That scene would have been nice in a Mary-Kate and Ashley movie when they were 8, but not anymore. There were many good parts in the movie to compensate this though. The characters of Mary-Kate and Ashley were not so close-goodie-best-friends-for-life as they usually are, and they got a lot of scenes separately. Also, it weren't just Chloe and Riley, they were part of a group of 5+James and every member in that group got nearly the same amount of screentime, and they clearly formed three "love couples". The cover of the videobox is quite refreshing too, compared with Billboard dad, Passport to Paris and Our lips are sealed (those three movies have very similar boxes). There are not much jokes in the movie. They few which are in it are mostly coming from Dylan. There are also a few direct pointers to Our lips are sealed, and in the sound-track the song So little time is used, of course pointing towards the new show by Mary-Kate and Ashley with the same title, expected June 2001. Speaking of music, the non-vocal soundtrack often reminded me of It takes two.In spite of the not so interesting story is Winning London another great step forward in the quality of Olsen movies and expansion of Mary-Kate and Ashley's audience, although the job is still far from finished (big screen movies might help). Mary-Kate and Ashley were great in it! Seems like they're getting better all the time.

Great movie. Wish it came with the cover art for the dvd case

This movie was very nostalgic for me so I highly recommend this movie.

I like this movie

I enjoyed this movie and have watched it many times and I would say as many people have, that the quality of Olsen twin movies is improving. However I would say that Our lips are sealed is by far the better quality movie. The reason I've had to give this my lowest rating on an Olsen movie is probably because I'm from England so watching the dump I live in isn't exactly thrilling (they captured the English weather so well), and then in American film tradition the MISTAKES. However the odd mistake in our history I don't mind and really don't care (they've mainly got dates wrong). Finally one of the main characters in it is acted by an Australian (who anyone from England would know) but plays a well spoken English lad (why not use an English actor?) the accent is too posh and then he slips up and you can tell his Australian. Also knowing how old he is made certain scenes hard to watch (he's quite a bit older than Mary-kate Olsen). Mistakes aside this is an enjoyable movie. It is also one of the most realistic films I've ever seen when it come to hostage negotiation, also a very funny scene. I still recommend this film.

I thought this was a great movie because I think it was the first movie they had a kiss with a boy and they have lots of fun in London, England. I like their names they are called Riley and Chloe. Riley is trying to kiss this boy called Brian and this is how Chloe gets her boyfriend - a boy comes out of the toilet with toilet paper on his shoe and then Chloe comes along and takes it off him with her shoes. Anyway shouldn't tell you any more without spoiling the surprise!!

Love it

I was surprised by this movie normally in the Olsen twins movies Ashley's character is the driven one and Mary-Kate's is the flaky one. In Winning London it was the opposite. I would recommend this to any fan of the Olsen's or anybody who likes comedies.

I enjoyed Mary-Kate & Ashley on Full House and their earlier work (Adventures of MK&A,You're Invited series etc) although I'm not a huge fan of their teen movies as the plots tend to be generic and repetitive. However, Winning London seems to be one of the better ones,in my opinion. In this movie, sisters Chloe (Ashley) and Riley (Mary-Kate) go to London along with some classmates to compete in the Model UN competition. I appreciate the educational element of this movie,something most teen MK&A movies are lacking. I also like how they show the characters visiting and appreciating London's landmarks. Of course,as with most MK&A films,the girls meet "cute boys" etc,but this doesn't take over the whole plot in this movie for once. Definitely not a cinematic masterpiece but it's a nice enough movie and I'm sure younger kids would enjoy it (or just anybody who is a fan of the Olsens ;))

Bought this as I was in need of a bit of nostalgia and being a 90s baby I grew up on things like Mary Kate and Ashley, lizzy Maguire etc.Typical MK&A movie, cheesy, similar storyline to all there other movies and lots of ridiculous scenes involving 'trying out weird clothes to crap music' while you listen to there forced fake laughs. BUT I enjoyed it purely for the memories. Arrived on time, no faults with product or delivery

Watchable dvd but a little predictable plot wise. Dvd kept freezing too so would buy new next time.

I absolutely love this film. When I was searching for it I am so glad I found it on here. I love the Olsen twins and wish they would make more movies.

Feel a bit too old to be watching this now but used to love mk&a and this film, used to have the winning london dolls too lol!