The Prince & Me
Directed by Martha Coolidge
- comedy
- romance
The story
A fairy tale love-story about pre-med student Paige who falls in love with a Danish Prince "Eddie" who refused to follow the traditions of his parents and has come to the US to quench his thirst for rebellion. Paige and Edward come from two different worlds, but there is an undeniable attraction between them.
What it’s like
Bright, sunny Midwestern college-campus daylight, with wide lawns, brick dormitories and warm autumn-to-spring color that gives it a glossy, postcard look rather than a gritty one. Coolidge's camera stays open and friendly, with easy two-shots and playful slapstick framing, and the palette leans on cheerful pastels, cozy kitchens and bustling diners. The score is bouncy and sweetly orchestral, with pop cues that keep the energy light. Vibe: breezy, bright, gently romantic. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or a dose of feel-good escapism on a flight. The pacing is brisk and the romance builds through playful sparring and small, sincere gestures, with a lonely-prince-meets-practical-student arc that tilts toward wish-fulfilment and a bit of class-tension comedy. Intensity is very low: no real violence, no gore, mild innuendo and a kiss or two, nothing frightening. It is well suited to viewers who want a sweet, low-stakes romcom that leans on charm and fantasy rather than edge, especially fans of young-adult fairy-tale romance.
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