Every year, people around the country get in the Christmas spirit by settling in to watch Hallmark Christmas movies. The cheesy romance, the predictable endings and cringe-worthy dialogue have delighted audiences over the years because during Christmas, sometimes all we want is a happy ending and something to make fun of.
Well, step aside, Hallmark, because Netflix is taking your place this year. The Netflix original movie A Christmas Prince is so delightfully bad, and people can’t get enough of it. Let’s take a minute to set the scene. (SPOILERS AHEAD!) Amber, a young magazine editor wants more from her job but can’t seem to break into the writing scene. She finally gets her chance when she’s assigned to cover a press conference for the future king of a small country called Aldovia. Amber arrives in Aldovia to discover that the press conference she came for has been cancelled, but she decides to sneak into the castle anyway because she is not throwing away her shot. She’s mistaken for the young princess’s tutor, who isn’t set to arrive for two weeks, and settles into life at the castle.
Amber falls in love with Prince Richard (obviously) and finds out the prince was adopted and therefore cannot inherit the throne. But thankfully, she uncovers a secret proclamation the late king made that says Prince Richard can become king. Richard has his coronation and then promptly flies to New York to propose to Amber on New Year’s Eve.
It’s outrageous, pretty un-extravagant and everything you could want from a Christmas romantic comedy. Like all good things, the people of Twitter have had a lot to say about it, so we’ve rounded up some of the best reactions below.
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Takeaways from #AChristmasPrince:
– I hated it so much
– I can’t wait for the sequel
– You bet your ass I’m watching it again before Christmas— Brendan Leonard (@shutupbrendance) November 30, 2017
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Watching the @netflix original, #AChristmasPrince, about an American journalist who goes undercover to get the scoop on a handsome prince. Here are her notes: pic.twitter.com/euGPgCvOd7
— Emily Black Favreau (@ebfavs) November 27, 2017
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“Nothing but respect for MY king of Aldovia” – something I literally just said #AChristmasPrince
— girl meets show (@GirlMeetsShow) November 25, 2017
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Currently watching the new holiday gem that is Netflix’s A Christmas Prince, which honestly feels like it was written by a computer that was fed a bunch of Christmas/romance tropes. So, naturally, I’m loving it.
— MONICA (@monicakwatson) November 27, 2017
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Rewatching A Christmas Prince because this is what happens when a bunch of writers get in a room together and drink wine.
— Jeremy Kardashian West (@JeremyWest) December 1, 2017
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Playboy prince stole her cab, “CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS JERK.” She says to the crowd. Not only do I believe it but I believe you will be engaged in about 90 minutes
— Annie Metcalf (@AndrewMeatcliff) December 3, 2017
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My favorite thing about A Christmas Prince is that you know @netflix is capable of higher production quality, but they CHOSE to make it a low-budget Hallmark-esque schmaltz-fest. It’s brilliant.
— Esther Weaver (@estherhweaver) December 3, 2017
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this is an appetizer they serve at a cocktail party that the ROYAL FAMILY IS HOSTING! I know “jellied meats” is supposed to be gross, but the OLIVES! The FLORESCENT FISH TOOTHPICKS! https://t.co/FiWo91plj7 pic.twitter.com/vdivfy5Gu4
— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) November 29, 2017
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I saw this movie last weekend so snap. I liked the subtle way Amber found the hidden desk leaver & the adoption papers “falling” out.
— Leoni Jena (@callmemarthaa) November 30, 2017
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My friend @MaxGenecov pointed out that the cover of the fake magazine in A Christmas Prince just says “Pop Singer” pic.twitter.com/xTIVfhB0pi
— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) November 30, 2017