“Red, White & Royal Blue” is an enchanting LGBTQ romantic comedy, despite Uma Thurman’s underwhelming performance. Inspired by a viral novel with over 500 million views on TikTok, this Prime Video film is helmed by director Matthew Lopez and produced by Greg Berlanti. The storyline revolves around Alex Claremont-Diaz, a bisexual law student and the “first son” of the United States, thanks to his mother, President Ellen Claremont. A mishap at a royal wedding between Alex and Prince Henry, a member of the fictional British royal family, causes an international scandal when they accidentally topple a $75,000 cake. To manage the media crisis during his mother’s re-election campaign, Alex is compelled to fake a close friendship with Henry. Growing closer, Alex and Henry must conceal their relationship due to their public personas and Henry’s need to stay in the closet. This results in comedic situations, such as Henry hiding in Alex’s hotel room wardrobe while evading the White House Chief of Staff. Secret service agent Amy also adds humor and charm to the movie. While the film overlooks its supporting characters, the chemistry and performances of Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez shine. They save “Red, White & Royal Blue” from its shortcomings, such as its superficial politics, which are justifiable for a rom-com, but not for one set against a firm political backdrop. The latter half of the film drags on and becomes overly sentimental. Additionally, Uma Thurman’s portrayal of President Claremont suffers from a forced Texas accent. Thurman’s miscasting could have been rectified by choosing Connie Britton, Reese Witherspoon, or Sandra Bullock for the role. Furthermore, President Claremont’s character is inconsistently written, vacillating between being ambitiously cold and down-to-earth. The fictionalized Prince Henry parallels the real Prince Harry as the spare son with a strained relationship with his older brother. However, “Red, White & Royal Blue” deviates from reality by having Henry answer to his grandfather, played by Stephen Fry, instead of the Queen. Despite its flaws, the film’s jokes are amusing and the central relationship is cute. While Thurman’s performance threatens to derail the movie, Perez and Galitzine’s talents keep it afloat. “Red, White & Royal Blue” may have its flaws, but it ultimately offers a fun and endearing romantic comedy experience.
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