The Reluctant Royal

Something has changed with Hallmark as this, and a few (not all) recent releases have been much better than the previous slow and fairly boring products. I will admit that I often play some sort of game on my phone while watching these movies as they are not all that riviting. With this movie, there was no game playing as it catches your attention at the beginning and keeps it throughout. Fresh dialogue and fun to watch. Is it predictable, sure. Is it still fun, absolutely. Keep it up Hallmark and please present more movies like this one. Oh, and I love having new talent take prominent roles such as the very talented lead actress in this movie as Hallmark was overusing the same players. Well done.

I've mostly stopped watching Hallmark movies because they've become so bad. However I still watch the ratings because every once in awhile a good one surfaces. This movie is one of the good ones.

I won't detail out the movie plot but this is a story about a man and his father. Both actors portray their characters very well and they shine in scenes together. I know Hallmark makes "romance" movies but the relationship and scenes with the two men steal the show.

Yes, there is a love story in this movie but it takes a back seat to the plot which is very refreshing.

No, this isn't your typical "prince/royal" movie so if you're tired of those types of plots don't worry as this breaks the mold. It's not a novel plot (I'm pretty sure John Goodman was in a movie with a similar plot decades ago) but it's a well told story that keeps you interested and the number of cliche Hallmark moments to a minimum.

Definitely worth a watch!

This is by far the best movie of the year for HallMark (HM) ANDREW walker again does it again. He did an incredible job and his partner have excellent screen chemistry. The supporting cast were wonderful and I wish there was more time to develope them. I wouldn't mind see this as a series. HM is getting back to thier roots with this movie.

I like the location and the scenes of the country side was a nice touch. The villains as usual were to predictable for my only cretinism. Andrew Walker have developed into a very actor and gives HM almost a guarantee of a good movie. All in all a def 10 and look forward to more movies with this one of scripts and acting.

With all the terrible news in the real world, it's time to just give yourself a bit of time to enjoy a happy, make believe story. This movie does that. First off, Andrew Walker is Andrew Walker. He almost always gives an extraordinary performance in these movies and he does it again here. The supporting cast...especially the elder Duke ...all give wonderful performances. The only minus with this movie is there is so much to cover, you wish the movie was longer. You wish you could spend more time with each of the characters and learn more about them. There just was too much to cover. But that aside...you root for them...you learn about them...you enjoy their company. So, sit back...let your imagination go...enjoy Andrew Walker...enjoy the story...enjoy the townspeople...enjoy the staff...enjoy the journey. You will find it time well spent.

Hallmark seems, with this movie, (and a few others recently) to have gotten back to what they did best before the whole Hallmark/Great American flap happened. The movie is fun, Andrew is is rare form and it was genuinely fun! Enjoy! The female lead is also very good. She seems to have jumped right into the Hallmark world and "nailed it". The scenery and even the old car What was it? A Triumph? (note the right hand drive!) add a level of believe ability that just adds to the quality of the movie. The only thing that irked me (just a bit) was the hair color application for Andrew...a little, I don't know... weird? Loved it! Keep it up Hallmark!