William & Kate is filmed as a real life fairy-tale romance. It's easy to watch and quite enjoyable, without requiring much thought on the part of the viewers.
The dramatic scenes are mere bumps, rather than the roller-coaster that they could have been. The deeper story wasn't entirely ignored, but it was skirted over rather than being the focus.
There is a comment on an Amazon review of this movie, which states that without the glamor of royalty, no-one would be interested in this story. It would remain as a fairly unremarkable telling of two young people falling in love.
I agree with that assessment as far as it goes. But I do think that William and Kate's situation is made more interesting, even in the usual royal setting, because of the history surrounding William's mother.
He has grown up knowing how dangerous the public eye can be. The hounding of the press certainly contributed to the death of Princess Diana. Now entering adulthood himself, he has to work out how to deal with that. Moreover, how does he protect his girlfriend? She is, after all, this generation's Diana.
These themes were touched upon in the movie, but very lightly. They emerged mostly in single conversations, though later scenes do show how Kate has to contend with being the new focus of the paparazzi.
Nevertheless, these emerge as mere troubles, rather than an ominous backdrop. They aren't explored too far; and they aren't used to convey any kind of warning or message.
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It's a biopic. There are actors playing William and Kate. They're very convincing though.
So wait, it's like a documentary? Or are actors playing William and Kate?
Thank you very much. :D
I don't think it would be your kettle of fish at all. :)
good review but the film sounds atrocious
I've got to admit that I'm not really one for romantic movies usually. I started watching it because it was on and everyone was making a big effort to be silent so I could hear it. I ended up quite enjoying it though.
For those who are into light-hearted romance, then this would be quite wonderful. Personally I want the full psychological intrigue of how a young couple copes with such a legacy.
From the snippets I've seen, I don't think the film would be my cup of tea. Little too schmaltzy and vapid - I know, I know, that's the point, but it doesn't float my girly boat. I did really enjoy your review of it, though. And, I can see why it would appeal to some.
Then it's definitely concluded that the Duchess of Cambridge is out of his grasp.
I think she might be too old for Paul anyway.
Mind you, he was out of luck anyway. She married Prince William.