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Starting to write this about half an hour in and good grief what terrible friends. Snooping on and basically stalking someone they are supposed to care about. And then actively plotting against het because they think they know best?

So far (one hour mark) the friends just keep getting worse. But the leads are adorable (Nazneen Contractor is a favorite.) It's a rom com so we know it will work out. And I really like the two leads, so I'll give it 4 stars for them. But otherwise it's a pass. Which is disappointing since it is a cute premise that had potential. (if it improves enough to offset the bad I'll revise.)

This was a fun trip into the Hallmark alternate universe. Some parts of that universe are just a little different (no worries walking late at night, no one strutting around with guns) but this is the part with many small countries with people speaking in posh English accents.

What makes or breaks a Hallmark movie are relatable characters (even if they are royalty) and writing that shows some respect for the audience within the rules of that universe. This movie delivers on both with the added bonus of beautiful scenery, clearly being made before money was funneled elsewhere and movies were given short shrift. The leads are adorable, and you are rooting for them all the way. No fainting princesses or overbearing princes here- truly a modern fairy tale with a bright, inspiring and empowered princess.

OK- watched again and added a star. I so much enjoyed a story with two nice people who are equals. Not one rich/one poor or royal/commoner or boss/employee. The actors are so perfectly matched and charming together it may make it hard for them to move on to other co-stars :-) And the supporting cast being over the top seems so appropriate for a fairy tale. So definitely recommend for Hallmark fans.

This had the potential to become a classic Hallmark Christmas movie- nice cast, great premise and lovely location. But it's as though someone was bored or rushed and just threw things together.

She's a rich New Yorker? "Well, give her a weird hairstyle and outfit- that screams rich New Yorker!" She's a clueless spoiled brat? "Change hew outfit! Now she's a nice caring person." I mean, seriously? Then completely throw out the basic premise of the story which is secretly finding the perfect gift?

While not unwatchable, it is so aggravating that they blew this chance to make a good Christmas movie. I really hope someone will remake this with more attention to the script and production.