My dear f***ing prince

No promo for the film intrigued me, which made the experience even more intense. Matthew López's debut is an absolutely brilliant adaptation of the book of the same name, which I haven't read, but I have no doubt it is just as excellent as the film. I'm glad to see that gay romance is no longer portrayed as just a bitter story, but with a sense of humor, love, and moral values. I'm convinced that when I need a pause after a long day, I'll watch this film because it has everything to lift my spirits, excite me and awaken my emotions. (14/08/2023)

Red, White & Royal Blue is a proper (rainbow) romantic film, and at times it feels more fairy tale than real, and it's not just because one of the main characters is a prince (on a polo-horse). But the film was really good to watch and despite the longer running time it didn't get boring. The plot is quite contrived at first glance, as the odds of a prince from one of the oldest monarchies in the world and the (multi-cultural) son of the American president falling in love are far from even 4%, but it was all the more important to illustrate how the two lovers and their families would (or could) approach such a (for many, tricky) relationship. I was hesitant about three or four stars, and may change the rating in time, but for now the film sat well with me. (20/08/2023)