This year, Netflix released two original Christmas movies in their holiday release, “A
Christmas Prince” and “Christmas Inheritance”. Next to the endless array of Hallmark movies
and holiday classics, are these new stories as interesting as they might seem?
“A Christmas Prince”
Make sure to saddle up your highly decorated horse for this family film! Amber Moore, a
junior editor at a New York magazine, is sent to the European country of Aldovia to get the
inside scoop on a very in-depth monarchy issue: Prince Richard, who is next in line to the
throne, does not want to be king. But if Richard abdicates the throne, who will rule?
This movie hits on almost every cliché in the book: prince doesn’t want to be king, girl
pretends to be the princess’ tutor (Martha Anderson), princess hates the girl until she
realizes the girl is different, evil cousin, girl and prince fall in love, etc. Though many
awkward interactions lurk in the dialogue, “A Christmas Prince” is a fun story. The movie
definitely is not meant to be a deep film, but perfect to put on in the background while you
wrap presents or bake some holiday cookies.
“Christmas Inheritance”
This one’s perfect with a mug of hot chocolate. “Party Heiress” Ellen Langdon is sent on a
trip to Snow Falls by her father, co-founder of a multi-million dollar company, to deliver a
box of Christmas letters to an old friend. This Manhattan socialite gets a little in over her
head when she must travel to this small town with only $100 in her pocket. Moreover, she
goes by a fake name, Ellie London, to disguise her wealthy identity.
While “A Christmas Prince” borders the line between confusing and low-quality, “Christmas
Inheritance” seems based much more on the basic Hallmark movie: warm, cute, and fit for
the holiday. For those looking for a theatrical kiss in the snow, love lurks in this movie too!
Engaged Ellie and small-town Jake, the manager of the Snow Falls Inn, butt heads in the
beginning; as they spend more and more time together, their fondness for each other
grows. In just a few short days, Ellie learns about the heart of Snow Falls, and the true
nature of her father’s company. For those seeking a conventional romantic Christmas story,
this film is surely a great fit.
Though both of these films hold an inhuman amount of clichés, “A Christmas Prince” and
“Christmas Inheritance” are not completely terrible. Both are just what one would look for in
a Christmas movie: some heartfelt story to “aww” at, an hour-and-a-half filler before a nap
or a Christmas get together. However, I have one question for Netflix: why are the
protagonists blonde?
Imani Badillo ’18
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