Un jour mon prince viendra

This movie has a whimsical aspect similar to a children's tale. Actually, it is mostly a children's tale and will probably appeal to the whole family. I don't think it's appropriate to consider it with the same criterion as a rom/com aimed at adults. There is no implied magic, but the story resembles a magical tale. The story is funny in a whimsical way.

In some ways it is not a rom/com even though there is a whirlwind relationship between Flynn and Gwen. It doesn't get a lot of screen time so looking for chemistry here, or of selling the idea that the two fall in love just doesn't have a chance. The real relationship of interest is Zoe and Flynn. In a lot of ways Zoe is the star. Kiernan Shipka plays Zoe just the way she should. Not bad for a 11 year old actor if I calculate right.

The movie is similar to some other movies of the same genre. The identity of the real prince is a secret. The stranger becomes the kid's nanny. This situation plods along until the reveal which is like so many other movies where the person with the secret is just about to confess. And that creates a rift. The obligatory grand gesture is what you might expect if concocted by 2 children. All of this is predictable.

The story differs from anything believable in a myriad of ways, but it is a story for the whole family, not just adults.

Well she thought he was a FROG, This really was a fun watch. James Welch Henderson, Arkansas 2/15/2021

7.5 stars.

After reading several abysmal reviews, I was a bit uncertain about whether or not I wanted to continue with this film or just move on. But I saw something in the list of actors and the storyline that got my attention. So I decided to watch as much as possible before deleting and proceeding to the next Hallmark film in my watchlist.

To my surprise, around halfway, this movie does a complete 180 and becomes more entertaining, fulfilling, endearing, romantic. Good feelings emerge, relationships blossom, and everything comes together nicely, wrapped up and tied with a pretty bow. You have to watch this movie beyond the midpoint if you wish to experience the joy that it brings.

This is a fabulously innocent Valentine's Day movie. Watch it with your children of elementary school age (before the eye rolls start, displaying jadedness towards life -- too bad, once they do! ).

Be sure to have read a story to them about kissing a toad that turns into a prince before viewing so they can appreciate the context. (Don't read or share personal experiences of kissing someone who turned out to be a toad!)

If you'd like to put aside some of your own jadedness, watch this movie with an openness to the simple things in life. All the kingdoms of the world cannot match a very fine smooch.

I completely enjoyed the twist on Cinderella. Cast was wonderful. Movie was so sweet and easy to fall in love with. Loved it!!