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The Royal Reviews
Royally Ever After
Theme: OMG, he’s a prince!
Title: Good because it conveys the topic without the word “prince”
Stars
Fiona Gubelmann: She is the reason this movie works. Playing school teacher Sara, Gubelmann charms her way through a strained plot.
Torrance Coombs: As prince-in-hiding Danny, Coombs is stuck in a questionable role and does well with it.
Overall: Gubelmann portrays the movie's messages well, showing that kindness and caring are fitting, whether people are royalty or kitchen staff. Her character shatters the belief that someone must be born royal to be a worthwhile person. She also takes a step forward for womankind by noting that she wants to be more than “just a princess.” Sara wants to keep teaching rather than abandoning everything in her world. Go, Sara!
Must-see factor: 3 out of 5
Ending: Royally happy
My Summer Prince
Theme: Oops, I stole my boss’ identity (and slight OMG, he’s a prince)
Title: OK, I guess
Stars
Taylor Cole: The camera loves Cole, and the audience should too. She dazzles despite a script that has her pretending to be her boss at a public relations firm. Seeing her pull that off shows there’s no acting gig that she can’t handle.
Jack Turner: Charming as the prince who steps out of line, Turner produces one of the most believable turns as Hallmark royalty.
Overall: The couple’s slowly building chemistry is terrific, and the movie makes up for its weak plot with excellent use of an REO Speedwagon song.
Must-see factor: 4 out of 5
Ending: Amusingly happy
Once Upon a Prince
Theme: OMG, he’s a prince!
Title: Quirky
Stars
Megan Park: Welp, she’s adorable. Charming, awkward, insecure, sweet and relatable as Susanna, Park is a big reason this is one of Hallmark’s best royalty movies. These romances are not known as suspenseful, but we can’t wait to see what awaits this endearing underdog.
Jonathan Keltz: Keltz is close to perfect as Nate, who turns out to be a prince. Funny and engaging, he’s worthy of winning Susanna’s heart.
Overall: The industry experience of the two leads shows in this stellar production. While I consider the “prince” plots among the weaker Hallmark themes, Park and Keltz elevate it to something infinitely watchable.
Must-see factor: 5 out of 5
Ending: Happy-for-them happy
More to come!
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