“The Princess Switch” is a charming, holiday-themed rom-com following the dual roles of Stacy, a talented baker from Chicago and Lady Margaret Delacourt, a duchess from Montenaro. With playful humor and sizzling chemistry between the two leads, they switch places for a week to discover what it’s like to walk in each other’s shoes. The movie is both heartwarming and festive with gorgeous winter landscapes and plenty of love stories to keep you hooked till the end.
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Review
The Princess Switch: A Delightful Christmas Treat
Are you a fan of films that combine romance and Christmas? Then, The Princess Switch is the perfect movie for you. This charming romantic comedy film was directed by Mike Rohl and written by Robin Bernheim and Megan Metzger. Released in 2018, it stars Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio, Nick Sagar, and Alexa Adeosun.
The story revolves around two identical strangers named Stacy DeNovo, an accomplished baker from Chicago wanting to participate in a baking competition held in Belgravia, and Lady Margaret Delacourt, the Duchess of Montenaro. The two fortuitously meet each other during Stacy’s journey to Belgravia.
Their resemblance leads them to switch places for two days before the coronation of Margaret as queen of Belgravia. During the switch, Stacy falls in love with Margaret’s fiancé, Prince Edward, while Margaret finds love with Stacy’s friend Kevin Richards.
It’s an endearing tale consisting of charming characters and stunning sceneries that will surely leave a smile on your face – especially when you’re watching it during Christmas season.
The plot is an entertaining blend of love stories between both pairs while exploring the challenges they face as they try to keep up appearances – their deception brings comedic moments that will surely make you giggle from time to time.
Vanessa Hudgens plays a double role – Stacy DeNovo and Lady Margaret Delacourt – perfectly portraying their respective roles. Her performance adds depth to both characters by giving each a distinct identity despite the identical appearance.
Sam Palladio plays Prince Edward who tries his best to keep up with his fiancé despite feeling out of place at times due to her (Margaret) change in behavior after their “switch”. Nick Sagar gives his best as Kevin Richards by supporting his friend (Stacy) in finding true happiness while discovering his own love story in Belgravia.
The supporting cast gives a solid performance, contributing to the film’s success. Alexa Adeosun who plays Olivia Richards (Kevin’s daughter) adds cuteness and charm to the movie with her delightful presence on screen.
The Princess Switch is not just a movie filled with love stories and comedy. It also has an impressive setting, with stunning sceneries from Belgravia that make you feel like you’re watching a royal romance. The cinematography is well-executed, showcasing the outstanding beauty of Belgravia’s castles and snow-covered peaks.
The film’s score composed by Terry Frewer is filled with festive Christmas tunes that add an extra layer of enjoyment. There are also a few original pieces that highlight the movie’s romantic scenes, accenting emotions felt by each character.
The Princess Switch was widely popular among its target audience when it first aired on Netflix. Critics had few negative comments, but its success has lead to two sequels: The Princess Switch: Switched Again (2020) and The Princess Switch: Romancing the Star (2021).
Despite some criticizing the predictable plotline, viewers still enjoyed watching these sequels as much as they did with the first installment. A fourth instalment is already announced and eagerly anticipated by fans after its announcement in late 2021.
While some may say that The Princess Switch lacks depth or originality compared to other films in its genre, it remains an enjoyable movie for anyone to watch who wants a bit of romance and fun during their Christmas festivities.
If you’re in need of something lighthearted yet entertaining for your next holiday movie marathon, give this cozy rom-com flick a try. You might just find yourself falling in love with Vanessa Hudgens’ dual performance and singing along to its catchy soundtrack before you know it!
Technical Data
- Runtime : 101
- Release : 2018-11-16
- Genre : Romance, Comedy
- Cast : Vanessa Hudgens as Stacy De Novo/Lady Margaret, Sam Palladio as Edward, Nick Sagar as Kevin, Alexa Adeosun as Olivia, Suanne Braun as Mrs. Donatelli
- Crew : Viorel Sergovici as Director of Photography, Christopher Landry as Producer, Franklin A. Vallette as Associate Producer, Brad Krevoy as Executive Producer, Amy Krell as Producer
- Popularity 16.54
- Budget : 0
- Revenue : 0
- Company : Motion Picture Corporation of America, Brad Krevoy Television
- Summary : When a down-to-earth Chicago baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins, they hatch a Christmastime plan to trade places.
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