Really not a fan of these prince/princess falling for a commoner movies. They bend reality far too much(really, it would be that easy to escape from her mother-dubious & on a whim she'd just take off cross country with a near total stranger-don't think so) and, unfortunately the man she thinks she's in love with is totally dislikeable. So, why do I like it, besides the beautiful Ford Mustang? The two lead actors do a great job making their characters believable in their fondness for this cross country trip- their chemistry is very believable making the ending of the movie seem like a forgone conclusion- anything else would seem wrong- no mean feat. There is a "Roman Holiday" vibe to the movie, made possible by the charm & grace of the lead actress. Love the cross country scenery, even if its just stock footage. All in all, very charming(that word again) and a delightful way to spend two hours.
28 Reviews
Indeed
MickyG33324 January 2023
8.3 stars.
Two wonderful leading actors whose chemistry is off the charts, this is a must see royal journey to find love.
The story begins on a frustrating note. A man named Wes from Chicago, and a princess, are supposedly in love. Wes is a successful painter and his current project is painting a portrait of the princess. After he's finished, he flies back to the states. Side note: It's a stretch that he is American, he is olive skinned with an eastern look and a strange accent...
Princess Amelia wants to visit him, however he becomes somewhat distant, he is a busy artist after all. She leaves nothing to chance, she is persistent, and will visit him as soon as the opportunity arises.
Two months later, Princess Amelia and her mother are visiting her uncle in Los Angeles and soon she meets Grady the head of her uncle's security detachment. The first impression is icy cold...after all he is a tall and handsome American who symbolizes power and sex appeal. Immediately, she is overwhelmingly attracted to him, but carefully masquerades as a disapproving dignitary to conceal her feelings.
She wants to fly to Chicago to see Wes, but she knows her mother will not permit it, so she persuades her uncle to allow her to sneak off via automobile. He allows it under one condition, that she be accompanied by his trusty security guard Grady.
We can guess how the story goes...
They visit many places, Princess Amelia experiences the mid-west, and she falls in love with the culture and with Grady. Oh, but she is supposed to be longing to see her painter Wes, and her feelings become confused...will her rendezvous with Wes be a game changer, or does she have stronger feelings for Grady?
We can guess how the story ends.
Two wonderful leading actors whose chemistry is off the charts, this is a must see royal journey to find love.
The story begins on a frustrating note. A man named Wes from Chicago, and a princess, are supposedly in love. Wes is a successful painter and his current project is painting a portrait of the princess. After he's finished, he flies back to the states. Side note: It's a stretch that he is American, he is olive skinned with an eastern look and a strange accent...
Princess Amelia wants to visit him, however he becomes somewhat distant, he is a busy artist after all. She leaves nothing to chance, she is persistent, and will visit him as soon as the opportunity arises.
Two months later, Princess Amelia and her mother are visiting her uncle in Los Angeles and soon she meets Grady the head of her uncle's security detachment. The first impression is icy cold...after all he is a tall and handsome American who symbolizes power and sex appeal. Immediately, she is overwhelmingly attracted to him, but carefully masquerades as a disapproving dignitary to conceal her feelings.
She wants to fly to Chicago to see Wes, but she knows her mother will not permit it, so she persuades her uncle to allow her to sneak off via automobile. He allows it under one condition, that she be accompanied by his trusty security guard Grady.
We can guess how the story goes...
They visit many places, Princess Amelia experiences the mid-west, and she falls in love with the culture and with Grady. Oh, but she is supposed to be longing to see her painter Wes, and her feelings become confused...will her rendezvous with Wes be a game changer, or does she have stronger feelings for Grady?
We can guess how the story ends.
Royalty on the run
TheLittleSongbird1 June 2023
Hallmark have done a lot of royal-themed films and the quality of them has really varied. Some being surprisingly good, some watchable if rather average and some really bad. Have watched many Hallmark films with very mixed expectations prior to watching and 2022's 'A Royal Runaway Romance' was one of those initially when hearing that it was another royal themed film. Expectations did increase however when seeing the synopsis and seeing that there was a road trip twist.
2022 was a varied year for Hallmark, which was as has been said more than once not unexpected (as it is the same with previous years too). With some very good films, some very bad films and some that ranged between mediocre and slightly above average. 'A Royal Runaway Romance' is one of the good ones and was close to being one of the very good ones once it got going. Much has been said about the lack of location authenticity and geographical errors, but am going to talk more about what matters to me more. So quality of writing, storytelling and acting for examples. While failing on the authenticity, 'A Royal Runaway Romance' mostly succeeds in most areas.
It is not flawless. Phillippa Northeast does start off stiff and her character does come over as a bit too immature and naive at points. There is some awkwardness early on.
At times too, there is a stock look to the production values, meaning stock footage like.
Most of the time though, it looks quite nice. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous and the photography is mostly slick. The music at least fits and is pleasant enough, though never anything exceptional. Really liked the barn dance song. The script is light hearted and also has a warm heart, did appreciate that it didn't rush the relationship, overdo the antagonism, allow the playfulness to shine and didn't rush the softening.
Furthermore, the story on the whole is very engaging. It is predictable and starts awkwardly, but never takes itself too seriously while never feeling like a parody. Like the script, it is agreeably light hearted and charming while with a warm centre while the characters and relationship soften. The ending is sweet and while not surprising it doesn't feel too pat. The characters were likeable and worth connecting with on the whole, Brant Daugherty's character's development was very striking. Northeast does become much more natural and really matures into the role, so overall it is a charming performance that didn't look that experienced. Daugherty is also charming and easy going, while shining in his character's more vulnerable moments. Their chemistry is witty and touching. The supporting cast are solid.
Concluding, well done. 7/10.
2022 was a varied year for Hallmark, which was as has been said more than once not unexpected (as it is the same with previous years too). With some very good films, some very bad films and some that ranged between mediocre and slightly above average. 'A Royal Runaway Romance' is one of the good ones and was close to being one of the very good ones once it got going. Much has been said about the lack of location authenticity and geographical errors, but am going to talk more about what matters to me more. So quality of writing, storytelling and acting for examples. While failing on the authenticity, 'A Royal Runaway Romance' mostly succeeds in most areas.
It is not flawless. Phillippa Northeast does start off stiff and her character does come over as a bit too immature and naive at points. There is some awkwardness early on.
At times too, there is a stock look to the production values, meaning stock footage like.
Most of the time though, it looks quite nice. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous and the photography is mostly slick. The music at least fits and is pleasant enough, though never anything exceptional. Really liked the barn dance song. The script is light hearted and also has a warm heart, did appreciate that it didn't rush the relationship, overdo the antagonism, allow the playfulness to shine and didn't rush the softening.
Furthermore, the story on the whole is very engaging. It is predictable and starts awkwardly, but never takes itself too seriously while never feeling like a parody. Like the script, it is agreeably light hearted and charming while with a warm centre while the characters and relationship soften. The ending is sweet and while not surprising it doesn't feel too pat. The characters were likeable and worth connecting with on the whole, Brant Daugherty's character's development was very striking. Northeast does become much more natural and really matures into the role, so overall it is a charming performance that didn't look that experienced. Daugherty is also charming and easy going, while shining in his character's more vulnerable moments. Their chemistry is witty and touching. The supporting cast are solid.
Concluding, well done. 7/10.
"So you went and Fell in Love with a Princess."
rebekahrox12 April 2022
A combination of royal and road trip? 2 cliché plots in one? I didn't have much hope for this one. But I was surprised. It was just nice. Great chemistry between the two leads, thanks to fun and serious conversation. Slow burn. Anticipation of the meet up with the rival in Chicago kept the interest up. I liked the character arc of the princess who started out stiff and uninteresting, but as she opened up, her enthusiasm for American culture was endearing. Very good.
It is exactly what you expect
MIssM1911 April 2022
Amelia is soon to be crowned Queen and while she was having her portrait painted she became infatuated with a boy from Chicago, so she makes it her mission to go to the United States. So, she ends up in L. A and thanks to her uncle she ends up on a road trip with Grady, a bodyguard.
You know what to expect about this movie just from the title. I do think it's better than a lot of royal movies Hallmark has made. Speaking of royalty, I grew up watching "Chasing Liberty" and "First Daughter", so this was a must watch. It includes a road trip in a convertible and the typical American experience: a small town festival, camping & smores and an adorable inn with a wise couple.
I liked that we also got to know the vulnerable parts of the main lead not only regarding his feelings towards the leading lady, but also his personal issues and even an ex. They had good chemistry and as I mentioned before the "Royalness" isn't exagerated.
Anyway, it was okay.
You know what to expect about this movie just from the title. I do think it's better than a lot of royal movies Hallmark has made. Speaking of royalty, I grew up watching "Chasing Liberty" and "First Daughter", so this was a must watch. It includes a road trip in a convertible and the typical American experience: a small town festival, camping & smores and an adorable inn with a wise couple.
I liked that we also got to know the vulnerable parts of the main lead not only regarding his feelings towards the leading lady, but also his personal issues and even an ex. They had good chemistry and as I mentioned before the "Royalness" isn't exagerated.
Anyway, it was okay.
Roman Holiday, American style- but with a better ending. Alluring performance by Hallmark rookie Phillipa Northeast
MichaelByTheSea11 April 2022
Hallmark is on a nice winning streak. I'm tired of plots involving royals, but this is one of the better ones. The opening shot of a beautiful foreign coastline is actually a scenic view of one of the Azores islands, nearly 1,000 miles off the coast of Portugal. For a moment, I thought the fictitious location was called Northeast Phillipa after I saw that on the screen, but then I figured out that Phillipa Northeast was actually the name of the actress who played Princess Amelia, and that the latest fake country name was Bundbury. I knew nothing about Phillipa (she's an Aussie actress with few film credits) but she was lovely to watch as she becomes aware of her feelings, interacts kindly with others, and experiences things she had never experienced before as a sheltered princess.
The family reunion with her uncle in America was a nice excuse to travel abroad, but the artist she liked seemed a little too blasé about having a sweet beautiful princess interested in him. Had that been me, I would have gone to L. A. as soon as I found out Amelia was there.
I like it when Hallmark movies show two people really getting to know each other before falling in love. People can learn a lot about each other during long road trips. That's a movie plot that dates back to "It Happened One Night" a classic (but far more antagonistic) rom-com. But it was also the plot in the recent Road Trip Romance, one of the worst Hallmark movies that I've ever seen (Ugh, so bad). I acknowledge that setting up such road trips, with people who've just met each other, usually requires some outlandish plot contrivances (as in RTR), but here the set up didn't seem all that outlandish. That's due to some surprisingly good writing by Jake Helgren, who wrote and directed another one of the worst Hallmark movies that I've ever seen (Save the Wedding).
One of the squares on a Hallmark bingo card is the inevitable "small town festival". So, of course, the Princess and Grady go to one (the "Spring Fling Festival"). Not only is it an opportunity for them to have a mini date, and to show how sweet Amelia is (with booth worker Becca), there's a nice scene where Grady (who "doesn't like to dance") and the Princess go to a barn dance.
The ensuing smoldering dance scene is accompanied by a perfect song for this movie ("You Can Sleep While I Drive" by Melissa Etheridge). Somebody really thought that through. While dancing, Grady describes his ex as having been "more focused on her career". Amelia asks: "What's wrong with that? " to which Grady responds: "Nothing as long as it's not her only focus." I appreciate how modern Hallmark movies are all about women (and men) trying to strike a balance in life, rather than promoting the old school idea that women should abandon their careers for the men in their lives (an outdated trope that is literally reversed in this movie).
And, once again, this modern Hallmark movie included a gay character who was presented in a "matter of fact" positive way without any drama or stereotypical behavior. He's simply a character (played engagingly by Vincent Gale) who just happens to be gay, just like a character may happen to be Black or Asian. I applaud Hallmark's more inclusive approach to making movies. It's very very healthy.
I'm looking forward to seeing Phillipa Northeast in another Hallmark movie soon. It's a cliche for an American to say this, but I LOVE her accent. And she's quite a good actress.
I've now seen this movie three times.
The family reunion with her uncle in America was a nice excuse to travel abroad, but the artist she liked seemed a little too blasé about having a sweet beautiful princess interested in him. Had that been me, I would have gone to L. A. as soon as I found out Amelia was there.
I like it when Hallmark movies show two people really getting to know each other before falling in love. People can learn a lot about each other during long road trips. That's a movie plot that dates back to "It Happened One Night" a classic (but far more antagonistic) rom-com. But it was also the plot in the recent Road Trip Romance, one of the worst Hallmark movies that I've ever seen (Ugh, so bad). I acknowledge that setting up such road trips, with people who've just met each other, usually requires some outlandish plot contrivances (as in RTR), but here the set up didn't seem all that outlandish. That's due to some surprisingly good writing by Jake Helgren, who wrote and directed another one of the worst Hallmark movies that I've ever seen (Save the Wedding).
One of the squares on a Hallmark bingo card is the inevitable "small town festival". So, of course, the Princess and Grady go to one (the "Spring Fling Festival"). Not only is it an opportunity for them to have a mini date, and to show how sweet Amelia is (with booth worker Becca), there's a nice scene where Grady (who "doesn't like to dance") and the Princess go to a barn dance.
The ensuing smoldering dance scene is accompanied by a perfect song for this movie ("You Can Sleep While I Drive" by Melissa Etheridge). Somebody really thought that through. While dancing, Grady describes his ex as having been "more focused on her career". Amelia asks: "What's wrong with that? " to which Grady responds: "Nothing as long as it's not her only focus." I appreciate how modern Hallmark movies are all about women (and men) trying to strike a balance in life, rather than promoting the old school idea that women should abandon their careers for the men in their lives (an outdated trope that is literally reversed in this movie).
And, once again, this modern Hallmark movie included a gay character who was presented in a "matter of fact" positive way without any drama or stereotypical behavior. He's simply a character (played engagingly by Vincent Gale) who just happens to be gay, just like a character may happen to be Black or Asian. I applaud Hallmark's more inclusive approach to making movies. It's very very healthy.
I'm looking forward to seeing Phillipa Northeast in another Hallmark movie soon. It's a cliche for an American to say this, but I LOVE her accent. And she's quite a good actress.
I've now seen this movie three times.
Your Average Hallmark Royal Movie
johne-5595212 April 2022
This was more or less watchable although nothing special as Hallmark royal movies go. The Aussie did a better job at the fake British accent than an American but still not very believable. The chemistry was OK but again nothing special. The weirdest part is they tried to to film a US roadtrip in BC.
Snow covered mountains in Nebraska? Still hoping for 1 decent royal movie this year. So far no joy.
Snow covered mountains in Nebraska? Still hoping for 1 decent royal movie this year. So far no joy.
Royal romance road-trip with a twist...
cgvsluis10 April 2022
Introducing Princess Amelia of the made up kingdom of Bundbury. Amelia has her Royal portrait painted (and it is stunning!) and during the process falls in love with the Chicago portrait artist Wes. In order to visit Wes she contrives a Royal visit with her uncle the envoy to America, who lives in Beverly Hills. Assigned a security detail (Grady Beck) when she arrives, she initially tries to give him the slip. When caught trying to steal a vehicle to drive across country from LA to Chicago, Amelia confesses the true reason for her visit to her beloved gay uncle...who also came to America to pursue a man he loved! So, he sets Grady and Amelia up with a convertible to drive across country in, giving her a little taste of freedom before she has to assume the crown.
And along the way...well a romance blossoms with the very handsome and capable Grady. What will happen when they reach New York and her portrait artist? Well, you will just have to watch to find out!
"Sorry. It turns out I don't like being pulled away from my days off to play cross-country chauffeur."-Grady
What starts as an antagonistic relationship, softens into allies and then more.
"This is so strange, they serve breakfast here all day."-Amelia.
"He said when he travelled across America he didn't just learn about the country, but he learned about himself."-Amelia about her father
"Especially don't believe in love at first sight. It takes years to build true love and even then it might not be as true as you think. It's a two way street. Why isn't this guy meeting you halfway."-Grady.
"But it's a true American pastime isn't it? It will be just like in the movies only preferably with out the grizzly bears." -Amelia (in regards to Camping) "Yeah! Camping."
This was fun and funny. The princess was surprisingly naive. She was an American classic movie aficionado which she learned from her father. (That was fun for me as a classic movie fan myself.) She threw herself whole heartedly into learning and enjoying American customs. It was such a refreshing change from the usual American bashing.
Grady is very pragmatic, but fun loving. It was a match made in heaven. There is a beautiful song played at the barn dance that suited their trip, and they meet some lovely couples along the way to Chicago.
If you enjoy the Royal romance genre...this is Royal romance with a twist. Enjoy!
And along the way...well a romance blossoms with the very handsome and capable Grady. What will happen when they reach New York and her portrait artist? Well, you will just have to watch to find out!
"Sorry. It turns out I don't like being pulled away from my days off to play cross-country chauffeur."-Grady
What starts as an antagonistic relationship, softens into allies and then more.
"This is so strange, they serve breakfast here all day."-Amelia.
"He said when he travelled across America he didn't just learn about the country, but he learned about himself."-Amelia about her father
"Especially don't believe in love at first sight. It takes years to build true love and even then it might not be as true as you think. It's a two way street. Why isn't this guy meeting you halfway."-Grady.
"But it's a true American pastime isn't it? It will be just like in the movies only preferably with out the grizzly bears." -Amelia (in regards to Camping) "Yeah! Camping."
This was fun and funny. The princess was surprisingly naive. She was an American classic movie aficionado which she learned from her father. (That was fun for me as a classic movie fan myself.) She threw herself whole heartedly into learning and enjoying American customs. It was such a refreshing change from the usual American bashing.
Grady is very pragmatic, but fun loving. It was a match made in heaven. There is a beautiful song played at the barn dance that suited their trip, and they meet some lovely couples along the way to Chicago.
If you enjoy the Royal romance genre...this is Royal romance with a twist. Enjoy!
A Tiny Royal Slip Up
cahidi8 May 2022
Well, it's a typical Hallmark romance. So you can expect the sunshine and rainbows all the time. Not a single antagonist on sight. Everything is just peachy and wonderful. It's a standard romance movie. For those who doesn't like romance or Hallmark movies, you won't find it amusing. You might even fall asleep seeing how there's almost no real conflict in it. And although I don't find it boring, I can't help but notice a tiny slip up the movie made. For a king or a queen you should've addressed them "Your Majesty". "Your Highness" is only for princes or princesses. I guess the writer and director didn't do enough research about royalties. Tsk.. tsk... tskk... That's kind of amateur-ish.
Kind of Boring
herrcarter-9216127 April 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I liked both the lead actors. They did a good job with what they had to work with. Unfortunately, the script was just kind of boring. This is supposed to be a classic road trip romance movie, but some key elements of the road trip romance were missing. The guy and girl are supposed to be opposites who entertain us with their on-screen sparring and banter. These two just got along, almost from the get go. No banter. The girl should be a spoiled brat with a character arc that eventually leads her to being nicer. This girl was almost disgustingly perfect from the first. No character arc. The road trip should involve hijinks, fiascos and danger. Nothing much out of the ordinary happens on this road trip. It's just boring. Not that there weren't a ton of squandered opportunities for disaster, comedy or something interesting. For example, when they go camping, they could have run into a bear, pitched their tent on an anthill, or done something to take the princess out of her comfort zone. Instead, all they do is roast marshmallows and eat s'mores! Even the big reunion of the guy with his dad, the dad who supposedly disowned him, was a letdown. They said "I'm sorry" a couple of times, and everything was cool. No dramatic tension whatsoever. I won't even go into the gaping plot holes, the unbelievable relationship with the guy in Chicago, the trying to pass off wooded, mountainous Canadian scenery as Nebraska, etc. You can suspend a lot of disbelief if you have an interesting plot, but sadly, this plot just wasn't that interesting.
Surprisingly good
hypzrkunt2 August 2022
I exp3ctedi5 to be week. The female lead was a 9.5 while Malelead was a solid 8.5 maybe 9. They worked. I exp3cted repetitive fare but this was different.
Hallmark hit one versus their cookie cutter fare at times. I think I have watched 4 times in 6 months.
We need more of the same and moreoftheirmysteries they r3lease too cautiously.
Watched it again Phillips northeast is. Superb. Use her in more movies.
Hallmark hit one versus their cookie cutter fare at times. I think I have watched 4 times in 6 months.
We need more of the same and moreoftheirmysteries they r3lease too cautiously.
Watched it again Phillips northeast is. Superb. Use her in more movies.
About what you would expect
Jackbv12311 April 2022
Yes so many implausible things in the script. The trip itself adds a little spice of Americana but nothing really stands out much. The leads build a fairly appealing relationship once Amelia grows up to something close to being an adult. I guess her sheltered upbringing explains how she missed the fact her love obsession was a jerk only out for himself.
Topographically-challenged
domer-8823916 April 2022
I enjoyed the storyline and main characters. But my low rating reflects how Hallmark movies (and this one most especially) insults us by assuming we will just believe that the state of Nebraska has British Columbia-like mountains. The final scene's drone pullback view broke my willingness to overlook the repeated errors (way beyond 'goofs').
A good movie
anthonymoah14 May 2022
Good storyline where the story unfolded in ways that the viewer would like. Te characters are interesting and the scenes in the movie were filmed in beautiful places.
The actors who played the character roles did a great job.
The actors who played the character roles did a great job.
Yawn!
jpragasam22 June 2022
Seen better Hallmark movies than this one. The princess was miscast and seemed naive, undignified and unconvincing. Furthermore, royal etiquette would be not to speak with mouth full or while munching food.
The plot was very predictable and the ending though not unexpected was somewhat unbelievable. In reality, wouldn't the queen object to the princess marrying an employee, I wonder?
The plot was very predictable and the ending though not unexpected was somewhat unbelievable. In reality, wouldn't the queen object to the princess marrying an employee, I wonder?
Loved it!
timwest-6641225 April 2022
I like most Hallmark movies because they're uplifting and positive. A Royal Runaway Romance is excellent because the cast is fantastic, the scenery is beautiful and the story is positive and fun. Added bonus is Brant Daugherty who is not only ravishingly good looking, but is charming and delivers a great performance!
Not for me
franksjolynn10 April 2022
I wish someone would give Brant Daughtry a good movie roll. He was ridiculously paired with a girl that was amazed by corn on the cob more than being royal. Maybe that was the point, but she was way too young and childish. I didn't like the movie at all. I watched because I like Brant Daughtry, who always seems genuine.
Loved it.
dawalker-543202 May 2022
Really good chemistry and a sweet story. Philippa that plays the lead is absolutely adorable. I hope she plays the lead in many more movies. Brant is great in this too but much less adorable. Lol I've watched it five times already.
Amelia Bell (Philippa Northeast)
aab8746 May 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Favorite scene with
Amelia Bell (Philippa Northeast) - The Spring Fling Festival and Dance with Grady in Utah. Giving Becca one of her Dresses. BTW, I Loved this movie!
Set in Somewhere in Europe, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, and Illinois.
Amelia Bell (Philippa Northeast) - The Spring Fling Festival and Dance with Grady in Utah. Giving Becca one of her Dresses. BTW, I Loved this movie!
Set in Somewhere in Europe, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, and Illinois.
What in the Nebraska?
therusticapothecary3 May 2022
I'm always on the fence when it comes to royal movies. Most of them are subpar. This one wasn't any different. The writing didn't flow and the actors lacked chemistry. Plus, he attitude was over the top. When we hit the mountains in Nebraska I was officially checked out. I know it's a Hallmark movie but come on.
Much Better than Expected
lindy-0079517 October 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I hadn't really any hopes about this movie as there are so many Royal movies out there. However, it was better than expected. The Royal Princess Amelia's bodyguard, Grady, thwarts her attempt to steal a car to runaway from LA to Chicago to see a man who painted her portrait. The bodyguard is not thrilled to have to cancel his camping trip to take this princess anywhere, but they actually have a good time on the road. They go camping, try smores, stop in Utah, Colorado and Nebraska on the way to Chicago and meet some interesting people, go to a dance, meet Grady's parents. Amelia turns out to be a more interesting person than she appeared in the beginning. Worth watching.
Movie was junk, but we got to see familiar places
jenrn-0972214 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I agree with another reviewer: what has happened to Hallmark? The writing was tired, storyline predictable and lame. Typical spoiled royal falls for artist, decides to go on road trip to see him, but foolishly falls for the bodyguard on the way. Right. They stop in some back water town and she is recognized by one of the town's residents and outed to the press? Come on! Maybe in New York or Chicago where they are headed, but not in some tiny town in the middle of nowhere. Sorry, royals from other countries are of no interest to anyone outside of Hollywood and the covers of rag magazines. The bed and breakfast was cute and looked familiar as a previous Hallmark movie location, but the princess had to have had a sign on her head that says "bring me your problems". At the small town a young girl divulges she doesnt have a dress to wesr to the tinybtoen festival dance, and at the bed and breakfast, the couple who runs it seem to have no problem unloading their financial problems on her as well.. I guess this was supposed to make her a benevolent royal and more relatable to the commoners. All in the span of 10 minutes in the movie. Who writes this swill? I did like that they stopped at the bodyguards' family home. It was the ranch from the Luke Perry Hallmark movie Love in Paradise, identical set dressing, with horses and all. But it begs the question, when will royal children stop rebelling against the royal lifestyle in these Hallmark movies? So tired of these spoiled brats that are "trapped" by the royal life falling for commoners. This can't be acceptable in every tiny little made-up country. What would be refreshing is a royal who actually lives their life and appreciates what they have. These stories are so repetitive and predictable that they are barely worth a watch. Hallmark needs some new writers to come up with an original story. The ending was awful. The hero of our story is supposed to be the princess' bodyguard and once they get to Chicago, he delivers her to the art show of the guy she road-tripped to meet and abandons her. What?!? The whole story was he was hired to be her bodyguard while she is in the U. S., so why doesn't he stay and watch her at the art show? He never left her side in the middle of nowhere where she was in no actual danger, then leaves her where she would have been in the most danger - a big city where someone recognizes her within minutes of her arrival. Finally, the guy she road-tripped there to see doesn't have any interest in her once she gets there, though every other person they encounter along the trip is enthralled by her... Talk about crappy, unrealistic, writing... When she realizes she likes the bodyguard - at the very end, of course - she travels ALONE to find him? What was the need for the bodyguard through the rest of the movie then?? The last 4 minutes of the movie negated the premise of the entire movie. There was at least a little more romantic interaction between the leads in this one then there has been in the Hallmark movies since Covid happened, but it is hard to tell if there is chemistry between the actors if there is no romantic interaction until the last few minutes of the movie.
Ugh!!!
alicedyedblonde11 April 2022
Another Royal romance where they all are stuffy and fake . She acts like she is 14 and still in High School. Don't waist your time watching. Why are they still making these movies with either Prince and princess's. Like that could really happen. Ridiculous.
Another dud
jrhtarkus-110 April 2022
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What is it with Hallmark lately? The writing is AWFUL! You don't have to keep making the lead women so rotten. I get that she is trying to get to who she thinks is 'the guy' but that wouldn't mean she would be so unbearably RUDE to others!
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