Really Surprised!

One of my all time favorites.

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

I decided to give this a go as I like royal romantic movies and I've seen Lacey Chabert in a couple of films. This movie was actually not a waste of time, it was enjoyable and I really liked Jane Seymour, she reminds me of Jane Fonda in the movie "Monster-in-law".I never actually seen her in movies before, so Ill be putting lots of her movies on my watch list! However, what i found lacking of the film was that Chabert's and Stephen Hagan's characters shouldn't have been in a couple in the first place. Its just, it kinda ruined the story line a wee bit like no wonder in the near end, the prince was accused by Emily that he didn't tell her that he is "nearly" engaged to that Duchess Natasha one. He probably would've married her in the first place before Emily stopped him.I wish the story line and the characters were a little better, Thad's why I think I'll give this a 6/10 rating!

This is the perfect Christmas movie that is well written well acted and the soundtrack is perfect. Even though the story line itself centres around Leo and Emily and the Queen, every character right down to the servants gives this movie a strong foundation on which it builds itself on. All the little sub plots never leave this movie in a lull and there is an air of true Christmas spirit that leaves you wanting more. Our family enjoyed this movie together it seemed to really kick start the Christmas spirit within us and that's what Christmas movies are all about.I would easily say it's the feel good Christmas movie of the year.

While there were parts that were good, and I've watched it a few times (silly but sometimes heart-warming and cute), Hallmark made the American characters appear warm-hearted but classless, goofy, and downright stupid. Royalty doesn't float around the US falling in love & marrying classless, poorly-dressed dolts who would call a queen "your majesty-ness". Further, it's highly unlikely that Prince William walked into Buckingham Palace with Kate on his arm without Kate having some serious coaching, and untrained staff would likely never serve a queen. As for the comparison to 'a princess for Christmas', the only thing I will mention is that both movies portrayed the (American) women as weak and sloppy with neither having a decent career or job, and the costumes were hideous. Jane Seymour had some good lines, but she is portrayed a heartless witch with no other purpose, and the staff is portrayed as incompetent idiots. Victor and the Baroness are the only characters I really liked. More work next year Hallmark.

In the first two minutes of the movie, there were two product placements: One for a big box store, and the other for a coffee product. I was confused; where we still in commercial break? No in fact, this is how Hallmark chooses to finance their predictable and pedestrian pablum.It is sad knowing the name Hallmark used to stand for high-quality, family fare. Unfortunately, they choose to produce films only children can enjoy. If you are older than five years old, don't bother. The one thing I did enjoy it was the palace most of the movie was set in.