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Hallmark have done a lot of royal-themed films and the quality of them has really varied. Some being surprisingly good, some watchable if rather average and some really bad. Have watched many Hallmark films with very mixed expectations prior to watching and 2022's 'A Royal Runaway Romance' was one of those initially when hearing that it was another royal themed film. Expectations did increase however when seeing the synopsis and seeing that there was a road trip twist.

2022 was a varied year for Hallmark, which was as has been said more than once not unexpected (as it is the same with previous years too). With some very good films, some very bad films and some that ranged between mediocre and slightly above average. 'A Royal Runaway Romance' is one of the good ones and was close to being one of the very good ones once it got going. Much has been said about the lack of location authenticity and geographical errors, but am going to talk more about what matters to me more. So quality of writing, storytelling and acting for examples. While failing on the authenticity, 'A Royal Runaway Romance' mostly succeeds in most areas.

It is not flawless. Phillippa Northeast does start off stiff and her character does come over as a bit too immature and naive at points. There is some awkwardness early on.

At times too, there is a stock look to the production values, meaning stock footage like.

Most of the time though, it looks quite nice. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous and the photography is mostly slick. The music at least fits and is pleasant enough, though never anything exceptional. Really liked the barn dance song. The script is light hearted and also has a warm heart, did appreciate that it didn't rush the relationship, overdo the antagonism, allow the playfulness to shine and didn't rush the softening.

Furthermore, the story on the whole is very engaging. It is predictable and starts awkwardly, but never takes itself too seriously while never feeling like a parody. Like the script, it is agreeably light hearted and charming while with a warm centre while the characters and relationship soften. The ending is sweet and while not surprising it doesn't feel too pat. The characters were likeable and worth connecting with on the whole, Brant Daugherty's character's development was very striking. Northeast does become much more natural and really matures into the role, so overall it is a charming performance that didn't look that experienced. Daugherty is also charming and easy going, while shining in his character's more vulnerable moments. Their chemistry is witty and touching. The supporting cast are solid.

Concluding, well done. 7/10.

Introducing Princess Amelia of the made up kingdom of Bundbury. Amelia has her Royal portrait painted (and it is stunning!) and during the process falls in love with the Chicago portrait artist Wes. In order to visit Wes she contrives a Royal visit with her uncle the envoy to America, who lives in Beverly Hills. Assigned a security detail (Grady Beck) when she arrives, she initially tries to give him the slip. When caught trying to steal a vehicle to drive across country from LA to Chicago, Amelia confesses the true reason for her visit to her beloved gay uncle...who also came to America to pursue a man he loved! So, he sets Grady and Amelia up with a convertible to drive across country in, giving her a little taste of freedom before she has to assume the crown.

And along the way...well a romance blossoms with the very handsome and capable Grady. What will happen when they reach New York and her portrait artist? Well, you will just have to watch to find out!

"Sorry. It turns out I don't like being pulled away from my days off to play cross-country chauffeur."-Grady

What starts as an antagonistic relationship, softens into allies and then more.

"This is so strange, they serve breakfast here all day."-Amelia.

"He said when he travelled across America he didn't just learn about the country, but he learned about himself."-Amelia about her father

"Especially don't believe in love at first sight. It takes years to build true love and even then it might not be as true as you think. It's a two way street. Why isn't this guy meeting you halfway."-Grady.

"But it's a true American pastime isn't it? It will be just like in the movies only preferably with out the grizzly bears." -Amelia (in regards to Camping) "Yeah! Camping."

This was fun and funny. The princess was surprisingly naive. She was an American classic movie aficionado which she learned from her father. (That was fun for me as a classic movie fan myself.) She threw herself whole heartedly into learning and enjoying American customs. It was such a refreshing change from the usual American bashing.

Grady is very pragmatic, but fun loving. It was a match made in heaven. There is a beautiful song played at the barn dance that suited their trip, and they meet some lovely couples along the way to Chicago.

If you enjoy the Royal romance genre...this is Royal romance with a twist. Enjoy!

Amelia is soon to be crowned Queen and while she was having her portrait painted she became infatuated with a boy from Chicago, so she makes it her mission to go to the United States. So, she ends up in L. A and thanks to her uncle she ends up on a road trip with Grady, a bodyguard.

You know what to expect about this movie just from the title. I do think it's better than a lot of royal movies Hallmark has made. Speaking of royalty, I grew up watching "Chasing Liberty" and "First Daughter", so this was a must watch. It includes a road trip in a convertible and the typical American experience: a small town festival, camping & smores and an adorable inn with a wise couple.

I liked that we also got to know the vulnerable parts of the main lead not only regarding his feelings towards the leading lady, but also his personal issues and even an ex. They had good chemistry and as I mentioned before the "Royalness" isn't exagerated.

Anyway, it was okay.

A combination of royal and road trip? 2 cliché plots in one? I didn't have much hope for this one. But I was surprised. It was just nice. Great chemistry between the two leads, thanks to fun and serious conversation. Slow burn. Anticipation of the meet up with the rival in Chicago kept the interest up. I liked the character arc of the princess who started out stiff and uninteresting, but as she opened up, her enthusiasm for American culture was endearing. Very good.

Hallmark is on a nice winning streak. I'm tired of plots involving royals, but this is one of the better ones. The opening shot of a beautiful foreign coastline is actually a scenic view of one of the Azores islands, nearly 1,000 miles off the coast of Portugal. For a moment, I thought the fictitious location was called Northeast Phillipa after I saw that on the screen, but then I figured out that Phillipa Northeast was actually the name of the actress who played Princess Amelia, and that the latest fake country name was Bundbury. I knew nothing about Phillipa (she's an Aussie actress with few film credits) but she was lovely to watch as she becomes aware of her feelings, interacts kindly with others, and experiences things she had never experienced before as a sheltered princess.

The family reunion with her uncle in America was a nice excuse to travel abroad, but the artist she liked seemed a little too blasé about having a sweet beautiful princess interested in him. Had that been me, I would have gone to L. A. as soon as I found out Amelia was there.

I like it when Hallmark movies show two people really getting to know each other before falling in love. People can learn a lot about each other during long road trips. That's a movie plot that dates back to "It Happened One Night" a classic (but far more antagonistic) rom-com. But it was also the plot in the recent Road Trip Romance, one of the worst Hallmark movies that I've ever seen (Ugh, so bad). I acknowledge that setting up such road trips, with people who've just met each other, usually requires some outlandish plot contrivances (as in RTR), but here the set up didn't seem all that outlandish. That's due to some surprisingly good writing by Jake Helgren, who wrote and directed another one of the worst Hallmark movies that I've ever seen (Save the Wedding).

One of the squares on a Hallmark bingo card is the inevitable "small town festival". So, of course, the Princess and Grady go to one (the "Spring Fling Festival"). Not only is it an opportunity for them to have a mini date, and to show how sweet Amelia is (with booth worker Becca), there's a nice scene where Grady (who "doesn't like to dance") and the Princess go to a barn dance.

The ensuing smoldering dance scene is accompanied by a perfect song for this movie ("You Can Sleep While I Drive" by Melissa Etheridge). Somebody really thought that through. While dancing, Grady describes his ex as having been "more focused on her career". Amelia asks: "What's wrong with that? " to which Grady responds: "Nothing as long as it's not her only focus." I appreciate how modern Hallmark movies are all about women (and men) trying to strike a balance in life, rather than promoting the old school idea that women should abandon their careers for the men in their lives (an outdated trope that is literally reversed in this movie).

And, once again, this modern Hallmark movie included a gay character who was presented in a "matter of fact" positive way without any drama or stereotypical behavior. He's simply a character (played engagingly by Vincent Gale) who just happens to be gay, just like a character may happen to be Black or Asian. I applaud Hallmark's more inclusive approach to making movies. It's very very healthy.

I'm looking forward to seeing Phillipa Northeast in another Hallmark movie soon. It's a cliche for an American to say this, but I LOVE her accent. And she's quite a good actress.

I've now seen this movie three times.

This was more or less watchable although nothing special as Hallmark royal movies go. The Aussie did a better job at the fake British accent than an American but still not very believable. The chemistry was OK but again nothing special. The weirdest part is they tried to to film a US roadtrip in BC.

Snow covered mountains in Nebraska? Still hoping for 1 decent royal movie this year. So far no joy.

Good storyline where the story unfolded in ways that the viewer would like. Te characters are interesting and the scenes in the movie were filmed in beautiful places.

The actors who played the character roles did a great job.

The obvious try to be a different Hallmark romance is the main motif to define it as more than another nice film.

First virtue are the actors -the handsome Brant Daugherty ( including in shirtless scene ) in fair and clever driven orole of bodygurd , friend and true love of a princess, Philippa Northeast as interesting version, off course, with significant differences, of Audrey Hepburn from Roman Holiday, Sara -Jane Redmond as perfect queen and. Vincent Gale as admirable uncle of too loved niece.

But the perfect " spices '' are BJ Harrison and Terence Kelly ( and the beautiful blanckett like the pearls ) and. Catherine Baroll and. Robert Wisden as The Becks.

Not the last, the travel across USA and the clash with the young artist, too selfish to be the chosen one.

A beautiful film, indeed.

Well, it's a typical Hallmark romance. So you can expect the sunshine and rainbows all the time. Not a single antagonist on sight. Everything is just peachy and wonderful. It's a standard romance movie. For those who doesn't like romance or Hallmark movies, you won't find it amusing. You might even fall asleep seeing how there's almost no real conflict in it. And although I don't find it boring, I can't help but notice a tiny slip up the movie made. For a king or a queen you should've addressed them "Your Majesty". "Your Highness" is only for princes or princesses. I guess the writer and director didn't do enough research about royalties. Tsk.. tsk... tskk... That's kind of amateur-ish.

I exp3ctedi5 to be week. The female lead was a 9.5 while Malelead was a solid 8.5 maybe 9. They worked. I exp3cted repetitive fare but this was different.

Hallmark hit one versus their cookie cutter fare at times. I think I have watched 4 times in 6 months.

We need more of the same and moreoftheirmysteries they r3lease too cautiously.

Watched it again Phillips northeast is. Superb. Use her in more movies.

Yes so many implausible things in the script. The trip itself adds a little spice of Americana but nothing really stands out much. The leads build a fairly appealing relationship once Amelia grows up to something close to being an adult. I guess her sheltered upbringing explains how she missed the fact her love obsession was a jerk only out for himself.

I enjoyed the storyline and main characters. But my low rating reflects how Hallmark movies (and this one most especially) insults us by assuming we will just believe that the state of Nebraska has British Columbia-like mountains. The final scene's drone pullback view broke my willingness to overlook the repeated errors (way beyond 'goofs').

8.3 stars.

Two wonderful leading actors whose chemistry is off the charts, this is a must see royal journey to find love.

The story begins on a frustrating note. A man named Wes from Chicago, and a princess, are supposedly in love. Wes is a successful painter and his current project is painting a portrait of the princess. After he's finished, he flies back to the states. Side note: It's a stretch that he is American, he is olive skinned with an eastern look and a strange accent...

Princess Amelia wants to visit him, however he becomes somewhat distant, he is a busy artist after all. She leaves nothing to chance, she is persistent, and will visit him as soon as the opportunity arises.

Two months later, Princess Amelia and her mother are visiting her uncle in Los Angeles and soon she meets Grady the head of her uncle's security detachment. The first impression is icy cold...after all he is a tall and handsome American who symbolizes power and sex appeal. Immediately, she is overwhelmingly attracted to him, but carefully masquerades as a disapproving dignitary to conceal her feelings.

She wants to fly to Chicago to see Wes, but she knows her mother will not permit it, so she persuades her uncle to allow her to sneak off via automobile. He allows it under one condition, that she be accompanied by his trusty security guard Grady.

We can guess how the story goes...

They visit many places, Princess Amelia experiences the mid-west, and she falls in love with the culture and with Grady. Oh, but she is supposed to be longing to see her painter Wes, and her feelings become confused...will her rendezvous with Wes be a game changer, or does she have stronger feelings for Grady?

We can guess how the story ends.

I like most Hallmark movies because they're uplifting and positive. A Royal Runaway Romance is excellent because the cast is fantastic, the scenery is beautiful and the story is positive and fun. Added bonus is Brant Daugherty who is not only ravishingly good looking, but is charming and delivers a great performance!

Seen better Hallmark movies than this one. The princess was miscast and seemed naive, undignified and unconvincing. Furthermore, royal etiquette would be not to speak with mouth full or while munching food.

The plot was very predictable and the ending though not unexpected was somewhat unbelievable. In reality, wouldn't the queen object to the princess marrying an employee, I wonder?

I wish someone would give Brant Daughtry a good movie roll. He was ridiculously paired with a girl that was amazed by corn on the cob more than being royal. Maybe that was the point, but she was way too young and childish. I didn't like the movie at all. I watched because I like Brant Daughtry, who always seems genuine.

Really good chemistry and a sweet story. Philippa that plays the lead is absolutely adorable. I hope she plays the lead in many more movies. Brant is great in this too but much less adorable. Lol I've watched it five times already.

I'm always on the fence when it comes to royal movies. Most of them are subpar. This one wasn't any different. The writing didn't flow and the actors lacked chemistry. Plus, he attitude was over the top. When we hit the mountains in Nebraska I was officially checked out. I know it's a Hallmark movie but come on.

This story involves Princess Amelia of Bundbury (Philippa Northeast) who has fallen in love with the artist, Wes (Andre Anthony), who painted her portrait, but he returns to Chicago to work on his art career. Amelia develops a scheme to get her mother to agree to take a visit to America for her Uncle's birthday. However, her real intent is to go to Chicago to see Wes at his art exhibit opening and keep their romance going. Her uncle understands her plight and need for her to spread her wings before she takes over the royal duties as Queen, so he gives her a 1966 Ford Mustang to travel in but insists that his bodyguard Grady (Brant Daughtery) accompany her for protection. Amelia reluctantly agrees, and Grady isn't to happy because he will have to delay the vacation that he planned. So they head out on an adventure traveling from LA to their destination, Chicago.

The plot may sound familiar, but what sets this movie apart is the perfect casting and chemistry between the two leads who knock it out of the park!!!. The actors are so engaging that you get caught up in the excitement of this cross country adventure. You can truly feel the romance growing. You really don't want this movie to end. Brad Daughtery is hot, and you'll enjoy the brief glimpse of him without a shirt. Philippa Northeast plays the princess perfectly enjoying her freedom and American experiences. One of the better Hallmark movies, and I'm usually not fond of the royal romance movies.