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Bold and endearing, Matthew López’s directorial debut Red, White and Royal Blue — released one year ago to Prime Video — is a much-appreciated, unapologetically queer romcom. Depicting a blossoming love affair between the son of the President of the United States and a British Prince, the feature portrays an amusing and tender gay romance, while keeping a slight distance from the usual stereotypes known to the genre. Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez give complex, touching performances, that while not groundbreaking, truly warm the viewer’s heart.
Though the plot can seem cheesy at times, López’s direction proves able to surmount the genre clichés, treating its well-written characters and charismatic leads with intelligence and respect. At times as horny as it is romantic, Henry and Alex’s relationship feels organic and relatable, leaving me — and evidently a lot of other viewers — with sparkles in our eyes.
In a context where mainstream cinema leans heavily on retelling well-known stories — from Disney’s live-action madness to the never-ending Marvel sequel mania — Matthew López’s perspective feels brand new. That alone, is a reason to celebrate this movie, which has brought together so many members of the LGBTQ+ community, both online and in person. On top of that, the prospect of a confirmed sequel is utterly exciting for the ones of us that needed the peacefulness of being able to watch a light-toned, uplifting, queer love story unfold on our home screens.
Though the plot can seem cheesy at times, López’s direction proves able to surmount the genre clichés, treating its well-written characters and charismatic leads with intelligence and respect. At times as horny as it is romantic, Henry and Alex’s relationship feels organic and relatable, leaving me — and evidently a lot of other viewers — with sparkles in our eyes.
In a context where mainstream cinema leans heavily on retelling well-known stories — from Disney’s live-action madness to the never-ending Marvel sequel mania — Matthew López’s perspective feels brand new. That alone, is a reason to celebrate this movie, which has brought together so many members of the LGBTQ+ community, both online and in person. On top of that, the prospect of a confirmed sequel is utterly exciting for the ones of us that needed the peacefulness of being able to watch a light-toned, uplifting, queer love story unfold on our home screens.
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