The Princess

Hulu | Release Date (Streaming): July 1, 2022

4.2	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 36 Ratings

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IzzyPoPJul 2, 2022

This movie was great and it sucks its getting stepped on by people with nothen to say except that they don’t like to see a woman stabbing some nasty men in the face. Also its hilarious and made me cry so like yeah watch it.

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TheHarlequinJul 5, 2022

Great little action film, simple story, amusing antics. A princess wakes up locked in a tower and has to fight their way out, floor by floor.

If you enjoy films like The Raid, Dredd or Hardcore Henry with fast brutal action, this is a funGreat little action film, simple story, amusing antics. A princess wakes up locked in a tower and has to fight their way out, floor by floor.

If you enjoy films like The Raid, Dredd or Hardcore Henry with fast brutal action, this is a fun medieval version.… Expand

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cronosJul 3, 2022

This is a fun little popcorn fantasy action movie. Yes, it has a girlpower, diversity message, but not in the usual clumsy, annoying, product placement kind of way. It comes naturally as part of this fictional setting and therefore does notThis is a fun little popcorn fantasy action movie. Yes, it has a girlpower, diversity message, but not in the usual clumsy, annoying, product placement kind of way. It comes naturally as part of this fictional setting and therefore does not hinder enjoyment at all. Had a good time watching this!… Expand

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turdlemckayJul 4, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow this was so good I did not believe it was hulu. this movie was great. Action packed and less nagging message as much as realistic fighting like what was seen in atomic blonde.… Expand

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TVJerryJul 4, 2022

Even though this is set in a fairytale kingdom, the action is full-bore 21st century with dozens of cracked bones and quick kills (albeit with swords, knives and fists). Joey King stars as a princess betrothed to a man who is out to steal theEven though this is set in a fairytale kingdom, the action is full-bore 21st century with dozens of cracked bones and quick kills (albeit with swords, knives and fists). Joey King stars as a princess betrothed to a man who is out to steal the throne from her father. She spends the entire movie fighting her way to a happy ending. Director Le-Van Kiet has created the almost-continuous, against-all-odds action scenes with clever choreography and smart staging. Some of the effects aren't convincing, but that doesn't affect the fights. Even with its medieval trappings and silly premise, this movie takes a modern approach to action and succeeds with lots of kick-ass fun.… Expand

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JimmyJamzJul 24, 2022

If you are looking for a thoughtful deconstruction of power, politics, and feminism, this is not the movie for you. If you're looking for a fun, violent popcorn flick where a raging redhead stabs a goon in the eye with a hairpin I'd log ontoIf you are looking for a thoughtful deconstruction of power, politics, and feminism, this is not the movie for you. If you're looking for a fun, violent popcorn flick where a raging redhead stabs a goon in the eye with a hairpin I'd log onto Hulu and give this one a watch. "The Princess" doesn't waste its audience's time, moving at a quick clip through its relatively short 94-minute runtime. The movie is a delightful action thriller in the same vein as Hardcore Henry that uses the now well-worn trope of the independent warrior-princess as a righteous framing device for an acrobatic energetic bloodbath. The fight choreography, although not the best I've seen this year, was fun and interesting throughout. Actress Joey King carries the film with her performance as the titular Princess. Although film certainly leans into the action girl trope, King keeps the Princess grounded and real-feeling throughout. Hollywood has an unfortunate tendency to make battle-capable women quippy and untouchable–showing compact women effortlessly cleaving through wave after wave of bulky men with a smile. When watching King's performance, you can see the princess struggling through every encounter. The Princess's skill and whit are balanced by a very human fallibility, which adds tension and stakes to every blade-flashing encounter.… Expand

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Jones76Sep 10, 2022

I honestly don't get the hate this little gem gets. It is a small, entertaining fantasy action flick with a great female lead. The story is a nice twist on fairy tales (but there is not much of a story), this thing is not rich in dialogue, itI honestly don't get the hate this little gem gets. It is a small, entertaining fantasy action flick with a great female lead. The story is a nice twist on fairy tales (but there is not much of a story), this thing is not rich in dialogue, it is no oscar material, but it is fun!

I really really liked the action scenes, I think they are the best and most "realistic" female fighting scenes since Atomic Blonde. The movie invests time in the character showing us that she trained from childhood to be a warrior and her skills are hard earned, she is no Mary Sue. Her fighting style is based on evasion, blocking, speed and outright agression, they don't pull a 355 here where a tiny girl throws men twice her size across the room. When fighting heavily armored opponents she actually goes for the weak points in the armor, I think that is the first time I see this on screen, this how you do this in real life. And she gets hit, she gets hurt and pays in blood. If you compare this to Guyladrial, this little movie is so far ahead of billion dollar production, its hard to grap. And finally, Joes King has facial expression compared to you know who.… Expand

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QuickdrawSlothJul 5, 2022

Despite it's predictability, Joey King adds a bit of fun fem twist in this quick, run-and-gun action flick. Energetic and well-choreographed fight scenes prevent the tropes from detracting from the entertainment. Not heavy on plot orDespite it's predictability, Joey King adds a bit of fun fem twist in this quick, run-and-gun action flick. Energetic and well-choreographed fight scenes prevent the tropes from detracting from the entertainment. Not heavy on plot or dialogue, but it plays well into it's genre. It knows what it is and doesn't try to reach too far.… Expand

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dharmaJul 29, 2022

Entertaining but slight little actioner has a great premise, but is simply a string of action sequences done better in previous films, but set in a medieval setting. Kudos for Joey King as she gives her A game especially in her actionEntertaining but slight little actioner has a great premise, but is simply a string of action sequences done better in previous films, but set in a medieval setting. Kudos for Joey King as she gives her A game especially in her action sequences. A pretty good watch on streaming.… Expand

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RalfbergsNov 17, 2022

I found the action scenes quite nice, albeit unreallistic, but its just a movie so doesn't matter. Plot-wise though it offered really little as most of the movie was just one long action scene

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JLuis_001Jul 3, 2022

It's hilarious that Hollywood is desperately trying to showcase empowered women's films, using the same resources that the industry labels as clichés.

The Princess believes that focusing on violence, action sequences, women involved in thoseIt's hilarious that Hollywood is desperately trying to showcase empowered women's films, using the same resources that the industry labels as clichés.

The Princess believes that focusing on violence, action sequences, women involved in those sequences and the occasional feminist commentary will be enough to mask its total lack of substance, depth and credibility.

This is an empty film in every sense of the word, which may be entertaining enough for anyone looking for nothing more than to numb themselves for a while in front of the TV. Otherwise this poor attempt, with the quality of a CW show, will be a waste of your time.… Expand

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royalguy07Jul 4, 2022

Some decent fight choreography and action set pieces. Awkward plotting and performances with not much to go on.

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ProFotoQ8Jul 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie has decent action from tge time it start. As for a Story, unfortunately, it has no storyline. it's more like killing time. I would rate it w out of five.… Expand

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joboxrno1Jul 13, 2022

at first i thought this was Satire or one of those movies made to make fun of a certain genre of film. but once I realized they were making a serious film here... I was like. WTF?! LoL. WoW. talk about drawing a line and jumping so farat first i thought this was Satire or one of those movies made to make fun of a certain genre of film. but once I realized they were making a serious film here... I was like. WTF?! LoL. WoW. talk about drawing a line and jumping so far over it, you fall over a cliff.… Expand

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EllerouxJul 11, 2022

I expect better movie choices fro JK. Movie was boring, i skipped through most of it.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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