Red, White and Royal Blue, the film adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s bestselling novel, has received mixed reviews from critics. Many critics have compared the story to that of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The movie follows the love story between Mexican-American character Alex Claremont-Diaz, played by Taylor Zakhar Perez, and Britain’s Prince Henry, portrayed by Nicholas Galitzine. The two characters go to great lengths to keep their romance a secret, leading to steamy and intimate scenes. Although the book was a sensation upon its release in 2019, the film has been criticized as “bland” and a “trashy teen romance” by several critics.
Critics have expressed their disappointment with the film. Benjamin Lee from The Guardian called it “overwhelmingly bland” and stated that it lacked the fun and engaging elements it could have had. Jessie Thompson from The Independent mentioned an “air of liberal fantasy” in the film and criticized its heavy inspiration from Prince Harry’s media appearances. Louis Staples from the BBC commented on the wooden performances of the British characters and the predictable stereotypes portrayed in the film.
Despite the negative reviews, Maddy Mussen from the Evening Standard gave the film a more positive rating, praising the chemistry between the leads and the representation it offers to queer teenagers. Helen O’Hara from Empire mentioned that while the beginning of the film feels slow, the story becomes more engaging as the characters struggle with their ambitions and positions.
Peter Deburge from Variety described the plot as “Nickelodeon-level” and mentioned the film’s approach to raising issues such as HIV prevention and consent. The New York Post’s Lauren Sarner criticized Uma Thurman’s performance but admitted that the film had amusing jokes and a cute relationship between the leads. Deborah Ross from The Spectator stated that the film lacked the wit and budget of Bridgerton but still offered modest fun.
Despite the critical reception, Prime Video may hope for the film to achieve the success of other steamy book adaptations, such as Netflix’s Bridgerton. The movie centers around a fake friendship between Alex and Prince Henry, which evolves into something more intense. However, they must keep their relationship a secret to avoid political repercussions. An intimacy coordinator was involved in ensuring the physical intimacy scenes were handled safely and effectively.
In conclusion, Red, White and Royal Blue has received mixed reviews from critics, with some expressing disappointment in its execution and others praising certain aspects of the film. Prime Video may still hope for its success, considering the popularity of similar book adaptations.
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