Prince Charming
Prince Charming

Prince Charming

2001Movie91 minEnglish

After an extramarital indiscretion, a fairy-tale prince and his sidekick are turned into frogs for all eternity or until the prince can convince a maiden to kiss and then marry him.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users46%
Director: Grants NelsonGenres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A fairy tale comes to life when a prince is cursed to be unattractive, and only true love's kiss can break the spell. He must find his true love before his 21st birthday or remain ugly forever. Meanwhile, a regular woman falls for him, unaware of his cursed appearance.

Critical Reception

Prince Charming received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its premise unoriginal and its humor to be lacking. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors, the film was largely criticized for its predictable plot and weak execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on tired fairy tale tropes without much imagination.
  • The humor often falls flat, and the plot is highly predictable.
  • Performances from the main cast are a bright spot but can't save the film.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film's humor to be juvenile and the story too simplistic. Some viewers enjoyed the romantic elements and the performances, but a significant portion felt it was a forgettable romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

The film's initial concept was developed by Scott Rosenberg, who also wrote the screenplay for 'Con Air' and 'High Fidelity'.

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