Imagine loving a books so much that you literally force your friends to read it. And once they are done, (they obviously loved it.. duh!) you send hours discussing about it and how you all can't wait for the movie to be released so that you can have a watch party.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Well, that's my story of first reading and absolutely loving a book and later being absolutely devastated after watching the movie.
(picture from the Instagram handle of her.chaotic.mind)
I loved RW&RB with every fiber in my body. The book, ofcourse, I'm talking about the book. But the movie ? Let's just say, it couldn't make history, huh?
When the cast was revealed and Taylor was to play Alex Claremont-Diaz, the whole bookstagram community flipped! We all just couldn't wait to delve deep into the screenplay experience of our most beloved book.
11th August, Prime Videos started steaming Red, White and Royal Blue; casting Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz and Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry.
Anticipation was at it's peak and people dived in, head first.
But, the movie turned out to be nothing more than a hot steamy romance between the first son of America and the Royal Prince of UK.
No amazingly crafted banter of enemies to lovers trope, no justice for the kick-ass, strong women characters (hell! they didn't even cast June), no social commentary on the blurring line of personal and public for the people in fame, no intricately crafted modern family dynamics and emphasis on the role of parenting, no mockery on the laughable state of politics, absolutely nothing beyond just a sweet queer romance movie.
For the people who might watch it without reading the book, there's a chance that you will like the chemistry between Alex and Henry through it felt half-baked. The side characters weren't really giving their best, the direction wasn't exceptional apart from the scenes when Alex and Henry have been chatting/posting online, that part was very beautifully crafted.
Even though the cinematography wasn't terrible, the use of very artificial and tacky sets was a disappointment to the visual experience.
Long story short, so mid.
So disappointed with the film
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