I LOVED the Location! Finally, a Hallmark movie NOT made in the same tired locations they continually re-stage for differing themes. Not the same contract actors/actresses that they use in the majority of their movies. (I am always annoyed when I see new movies debuting, only to have the same actor pool, different coupling swapping spit...)
Royally Ever After was Funny, uninhibited, and a refreshing change of pace for a Hallmark "Royal" movie. The acting and casting was pretty good for a change, too! Finally, No toying with the stupid "one-kiss-wonder" theme used in so many of their movies. If they think that's their "schtick" -it's a pretty lame one.
The costuming of the Royal ball was improved, but seemed like they went polar opposite of the $5 tiaras to the oversized pageant tiaras... well, at least the quality of the rhinestones were noticeably better. The dresses still need improvement. Many of the ballgowns looked like outdated, modest-styled LDS dresses. (Not that there's anything wrong with that...). As a dress shop owner, I suppose I am much more in tune to actual high end fashion. A trained eye, if you will...
Anyways, the movie is well worth watching, but the biggest let down was the ENDING. WHERE WAS THE WEDDING???? I was SO expecting to see a wedding. Too bad. Maybe they'll make us a sequel. That would be awesome!
Review of Royally Ever After
