Red White & Royal Blue

Name: Red White & Royal Blue
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: August 11, 2023
Rating: 62
Cast: Akshay Khanna, Ben Santos, Clifton Collins Jr., Ellie Bamber, Gaia Mondadori

2023

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Amazon Studios | Release Date (Streaming): August 11, 2023 | R

Starring: Akshay Khanna, Ben Santos, Clifton Collins Jr., Ellie Bamber, Gaia Mondadori, Nicholas Galitzine, Polo Morin, Rachel Hilson, Sarah Shahi, Sharon D Clarke, Stephen Fry, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Thomas Flynn, Uma Thurman

Summary: Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the son of the President of the United States (Uma Thurman), and Britain’s Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine) have a lot in common: Stunning good looks, undeniable charisma, international popularity … and a total disdain for each other. Separated by an ocean, their long-running feud hasn’t reallyAlex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the son of the President of the United States (Uma Thurman), and Britain’s Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine) have a lot in common: Stunning good looks, undeniable charisma, international popularity … and a total disdain for each other. Separated by an ocean, their long-running feud hasn’t really been an issue, until a disastrous—and very public—altercation at a royal event becomes tabloid fodder, driving a potential wedge in U.S./British relations at the worst possible time. Going into damage-control mode, their families and handlers force the two rivals into a staged “truce.” But as Alex and Henry’s icy relationship unexpectedly begins to thaw into a tentative friendship, the friction that existed between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected. Based on Casey McQuiston’s critically acclaimed New York Times best seller, Red, White & Royal Blue marks the feature film writing and directing debut of Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance).… Expand

Director: Matthew López

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

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David Lewis

Aug 11, 2023

It’s not easy to make an amusing, accessible diversion that mixes LGBTQ positivity and national politics, but “Red, White & Blue” passes the test with flying colors. Read full review

Matt Brennan

Aug 14, 2023

López’s film smuggles queer ideas and images into spaces traditionally populated by straight people and shaped by straight tastes. Which is, to be clear, no more the “right” way of updating the genre for the 21st century than any other. It’s just nice, for a change, to come in through the front door. Read full review

IndieWire Erin Strecker

Aug 14, 2023

Red, White, & Royal Blue is a hopeful, fresh twist on a genre that should charm both fans of the book as well as anyone who enjoys a frothy love tale. Read full review

John Anderson

Aug 10, 2023

In several marvelously postmodern moments it recognizes its own glucose level. And the results are genuinely hilarious. Read full review

Francisca Tinoco

Aug 14, 2023

While the film never really finds its voice outside of the source material, lacking development and a finer tuning to its new medium, 'Red, White & Royal Blue' might still be the most deliciously fun and excitingly sexy romcom of the year. Read full review

Screen Rant Graeme Guttmann

Aug 14, 2023

While Red, White & Royal Blue is a little too light on laughs, its central romance follows the book closely enough that die-hard fans will be pleased and casual viewers will be able to find something to love. Read full review

Abby Olcese

Aug 10, 2023

Matthew López’s take on the story suffers from breakneck pacing, shallow characterizations across the board, and filmmaking choices that sometimes baffle, and sometimes betray the film’s low budget. It’s a disappointing, slapdash cash-in that does a disservice not only to McQuiston’s book, but the genre it’s part of. Read full review

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Drakoulis

Aug 12, 2023

Despite cutting a lot of book side-plots (adapt books into series people, not 2-hour movies!), Red White and Royal Blue stays loyal to the original content's intimacy and emotions! Nicholas Galitzine nails it as Prince Henry!

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Thatwench1

Aug 16, 2023

The queers are winning. This is a must see for anyone struggling with their identity and what it means to show your true self to the world.

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AaronJupiter

Aug 15, 2023

Oh my god! Absolutely outstanding movie and the performances by the main characters are great. Their chemistry is one of the most intense I have ever seen in a film. The movie is also very well directed. Other cast is also great. This movie will be a great hit and a classic in future forOh my god! Absolutely outstanding movie and the performances by the main characters are great. Their chemistry is one of the most intense I have ever seen in a film. The movie is also very well directed. Other cast is also great. This movie will be a great hit and a classic in future for sure! LOVE IT!… Expand

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Matheushtorres

Aug 12, 2023

Such a great movie! I was really happy how they managed the narrative and gave life to the story. Special congratulations to Taylor and Nicholas who made a perfect Alex and Henry. I loved it!

3 of 6 users found this helpful33

alanpotter17

Aug 15, 2023

Mesmo contando a história de um romance que nada tem de inovador (inclusive é muito clichê), o fato de serem dois rapazes e ainda as circunstâncias referentes ao status social de ambos (um é príncipe na Inglaterra e o outro é filho da presidente dos EUA) torna o filme com um conteúdoMesmo contando a história de um romance que nada tem de inovador (inclusive é muito clichê), o fato de serem dois rapazes e ainda as circunstâncias referentes ao status social de ambos (um é príncipe na Inglaterra e o outro é filho da presidente dos EUA) torna o filme com um conteúdo diferenciado, mesmo que ganhe contornos de contos de fadas, pecando na verossimilhança.
Os dois são um fofo em cena, mesmo que estejam com uma pegada meio padrão demais para filmes recentes do gênero. Mas não havia como ser diferente, já que ocupam espaços de poder na sociedade que lhes permitiram ser assim.
O bom do filme é que não enrola. O primeiro beijo acontece até mesmo de forma abrupta comparado a várias produções do gênero. Aliás, há um trunfo aqui que é preciso destacar, dado que os personagens são conscientes da sua sexualidade, portanto, o drama ara autoaceitação não é pesado e problemático nesta obra. Pesa mais a reponsabilidade social que carregam nas costas.
É um filme que se permite também levantar bandeiras, como na fala da mãe, do pai, da amiga. É tudo com a cara do século XXI, para o bem e para o mal, num contexto cada vez menos hostil a sexualidades dissidentes a um ambiente do politicamente correto, com direito a falas simpáticas ao gênero neutro, por exemplo.
É como se o filme fosse plastificado a todo o instante, como um manual típico de boas vibrações para o público queer. E se por um lado é super bem vindo, por outro acaba derrapando por não fornecer algo mais visceral. Ao terminar a projeção, não fica a sensação de paralelo ao mundo real, passa longe disso.
Ainda assim o filme é lotado de acertos, da edição não cansativa (as duas horas passam voando), à escolha dos personagens, todos parecem leves e se divertir. Gostei do jornalista trapaceiro (onde há gay não há paz), o que de certa forma desconstroi que todo LGBT é necessariamente um santo em filmes assim.
Mas quem rouba a cena, claro, é Uma Thurman como uma presidente que a princípio parecia mais fechada, mas a personagem conseguiu segurar o rojão dessa mudança repentina e entregar um personagem chave nos momentos de tensão da obra, que só não foi melhor devido ao roteiro limitado.
É sempre bom ver personagens LGBTQIAPN+ serem retratados para além do estigma a que são cometidos. Centrando-se nos problemas relacionados ao compromisso social de cada um, é uma produção que desloca o peso da sexualidade (embora obviamente ela exista muito forte) e foque em outros elementos que são tão interessantes quanto.
No geral, é uma boa surpresa para um ano, em média, fraco em produções com personagens gays.… Expand

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Exceladeogun

Aug 11, 2023

Red, White and Royal Blue

This queer romantic comedy tells the story of a British prince falling in love with the son of an American president, and the roads they travel as they explore this love. This movie is very reminiscent of the queer teen series, Young Royals, especially with theRed, White and Royal Blue

This queer romantic comedy tells the story of a British prince falling in love with the son of an American president, and the roads they travel as they explore this love.

This movie is very reminiscent of the queer teen series, Young Royals, especially with the similar themes both portray, but Red, White and Royal Blue has characters that are more aged.

Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine are brimming with cute and endearing chemistry, making this romcom very enjoyable and believable. The progression from enemies to friends and eventual lovers was a bit fast, but each stage has memorable moments. The supporting cast was also good, especially Sarah Shahi and Uma Thurman (the coming-out scene between her and Taylor Perez was very memorable and sweet), but some of their characters could have been fleshed out better.

Having not read the book, I can't state how faithful it was to it, and if this adaptation is better or worse. But there were some resolutions I felt weren't done, like Nick's journalist friend not getting his comeuppance. The movie would have fared better if it was a mini-series. There's also a sort of imbalance that occurs in the sex/romantic scenes, the scenes before the Paris hotel scene have a Disneyesque tame feel to them, and then the Paris hotel scene packs in beautiful smut.

Red, White and Royal Blue is an easy and enjoyable watch, and should definitely please romcom lovers.

6.5-7/10… Expand

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mickrussom

Sep 2, 2023

scamazon is just a factory for low brow trash. its unreal this so called film was ever made. the mentally ill who like this have really rallied to its cause though.

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