‘My Summer Prince’: Sweet Summertime Contemporary Fairytale

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There are many things I like from the stories and romance movies on my docket. Primary among these reasons is the discovery of something that entertains. My Summer Prince accomplishes and surpasses this. Read on to find out these reasons.

My Summer Prince (2016) Hallmark Review

Climbing the corporate ladder is all Mandy Cooper (Taylor Cole) has time for. She wants to follow in the footsteps of the boss she admires, and do it well. You see Deidre Hall (Lauren Holly) runs one of the most successful PR firms in the country. As a result of this, many a client seek her services who look to polish their image.

Unfortunately for Mandy, Deidre doesn’t seem to notice her capabilities. Then, into their lives walks a new client who is their most important yet. He’s not just wealthy, he also boasts a title, which happens to be a royal one! While on holiday in America, Prince Collin (Jack Turner) finds himself with something of a bad image. This brings him into Mandy’s orbit, who is also mistaken for her boss!

This isn’t a new concept, but it’s timeless. We all know that we have weaknesses and one of mine is the contemporary fairy tale trope, and My Summer Prince doesn’t disappoint. There are a few ways it differs from its cinematic peers. Not the least of these reasons is that this time around it’s the royal who is unaware of who their soul mate is (their identity).

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feels it evokes. There’s just something about a charming story of a girl falling for someone who wears a crown and sits on a throne that’s delightfully infectious. No matter the cynical society, its films like this that reminds us to find joy in simple things and simple ideas. That is exactly what this script does. It makes us smile wide and long after that final scene fades away. Plus the humor is enchanting – including a situation that places Mandy in a pink puffed-sleeve dress. Yes, this is a thing.

The cast is a big reason why this story works. Of course, the British hero (it’s always the accent!) makes us swoon (or it does me – I fall under the spell of Colin as easily as Mandy), and Taylor Cole is a familiar face to any Hallmark aficionado. She’s been the star of three to five originals, including her newest, The Art of Us. Make sure to catch a re-air of My Summer Prince this summer on Hallmark (watch for a re-air in your local listing). If you’ve enjoyed their earlier “royal” romantic-comedies, you’ll love this movie. The paths it travels aren’t the “same old, same old.” The script cleverly keeps things in the same comfort zone of familiar, but takes us on a happy sightseeing, colorful story that we fall head over heels in love with. ♥

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