Three American roommates working in Italy wish for the man of their dreams after throwing coins into Rome's magnificent Trevi Fountain. Frances, a secretary at a government agency, sets out to win the heart of her smooth-talking novelist employer; Anita, her coworker, defies office regulations by romancing an Italian who works at the agency; and office newcomer Maria meets a real Italian Prince Charming and falls madly in love. The only thing the three hopeful ladies need to do is seal their fate.
The film has warmth, humor, a rich dose of romance and almost incredible pictorial appeal.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
26 Mar 2009
rotten:
This touristy romance was an unexpected hit in its day, but you'd hardly think it to look at it now.
– Trevor Johnston,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
Three Coins in the Fountain is quite clearly a film in which the locale comes first. However, the nonsense of its fable tumbles nicely within the picture frame.