Christmas at the Palace

What a great storyline, acting, flow, and romance. Just a great movie that gives me pure happiness!!!

There was something so different in this Hallmark film than in any other. The acting wasn't over the top and the romance didn't appear forced or random or awkward at all. The characters were all really likeable and genuine. Even the moody royal stereotype was portrayed in a way that made you like him not think "oh here's another tv royal guy". The direction given to the characters on their behavior was just real and relatable. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and hope Hallmark makes more with this direction.

Another royal fantasy starring actors who have previously already filmed basically the same story. So why sit through such a blah movie? Brittany Bristow is gorgeous. And her smile could launch a thousand ships. Again she plays the second banana and way outshines the star.

First time I have seen Merritt Patterson and what a bright spot she was. She was in two movies in 2017 A ROYAL WINTER and THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE. I will watch these other movies. She could be the 3rd sister in a movie with Amber Marshall (Heartland) and Megan Parks. Andrew Cooper as the king was OK, but I think less screen time would have been better. Loved the beginning scenes where she didn't know he was the king and he didn't tell her. Loved him having the name the Grinch King. What is not to love about this movie. It falls short of excellence. Maybe more of an emotional tie between her and the princess. Maybe some more realistic figure skating. Brittany Bristow did do a pretty good spiral. Hope Merritt makes more Christmas movies.

Hallmark Royalty Movies - ugh. The story was nice ... but this royalty/monarchy angle is getting really old. Girls/women don't all want to marry a prince/king. At least there wasn't a grumpy mother queen in this one! I think the story would have worked without the king/palace/monarchy. BTW - why are all these kings/princes widowed with a child? I'd be very leary marrying one of them! Seem like it's not good for your continues living...