I'm an old gay, an AIDS era gay. A movie where no one is sick, no one does, no one is beaten, no f* word. Just a comedy-romance. I really liked this movie, and seeing that your reactions are no different then mine. That sentence got away from me. This movie just made me happy; happy in a way i haven't been in a long time. I am on my 4th watch through.
i saw an older gay cople on the bus the other day and i almost started crying. I'm a younger gay person, and it's so important to see older couples just living and being happy. Seeing couples who paved the way for me to be able to head my schools council as "queer representative" and not be bullied for it makes me so happy. We so often hear stories about gay suffering and mourning, and while it's important to learn and grow from the grief, i'm so grateful for the privledge of allowing myself to be happy.
Nick and Taylor’s chemistry is something else. I couldn’t watch some of those spicy scenes properly cause the sexual tension was too much, I felt like I wasn’t supposed to see that 😂 had to pause multiple times
True. That’s where the fan came in handy… Also, note in the White House bedroom scene where Alex loses its mind (17:00), a view of the very phallic Washington Monument in the background… Love that kind of symbolism.
So truee omg. I have watched tons of sexual scenes in BL films. I'm kinda emotionless watching these scenes, even though they are intense. But this one, it was too real and I am too shy. I paused like 20 times during that love-making scene. Maybe this is a thing that makes RWRB different from other typical queer films.
The sex scene was truly amazing. So tender, romantic but very very hot. I'm a straight woman but was so turned on by this scene. I literally melted when Alex opened Henry's shirt. So hot. Any scene in a gay movie can be really hot but it's not often as tender as this. It reminded me of some of the sex scenes in The Priest with Robert Carlisle and Linus Roche. Really beautiful and tender.
there was more exploration of alex's bisexuality in the book but because alex's character in the movie is more aged up, that's why alex has already accepted the fact that he's into guys but he's confused that he's into THE prince henry - which was a nice change since the movie can then focus more on alex and henry's love story with the limited time.
I'm glad more people are appreciating THAT scene 🥵 The intimacy coordinator deserves a trophy for that. All of the little moments: Henry's hand on Alex's back, pushing Alex forward and deeper; the little gasps and holding of breath; the foreheads touching... All of those little details not only made it incredibly intimate but also one of the most realistic queer sex scenes I've ever witness in cinema without being gratuitous. Bravo 👏 Well done all around.
I'm a 61 year old straight woman & I think Red White and Royal Blue is one of the best rom-coms I've seen in a long time. It's fresh, modern & in many ways very informative. Maybe it's just me, but very early on it stopped being a "queer" romance & became just a romance between two people trying (& initially, temporarily failing) to make a challenging relationship work. BTW, I just stumbled onto your channel, but you two are hilarious! Thanks for a great review!
I am an old white lady and this is my favorite movie right now! Everything about it is just so great the acting the story awesome! Fellow Travelers broke my heart and this just makes me smile!!!
The book and the movie are great in their own ways. The book gives us a deep dive into the characters involved, and gives us a little more depth to how the two got together. The movie took what is special from the book and wrote it in the best way you can for a movie adaptation. Personally as I introduce RWRB to my friends, I recommend movie first before book, because the movie gives us the visuals, and the entrance to the world of Henry and Alex; and then you read the book and connect with them more, connect with their stories more. That's why, personally, watching the movie first and reading the book is better for RWRB's case.
Valid POV, but I think reading the book first allows for a more complete perspective of Alex and Henry’s respective predicaments (family/public/political environment), without which the ‘drama’ loses much of its edge. It’s telling that the film has eliminated a variety of side characters who play an important part in the book (Alex’ sister June, Senator Luna, Ellen Claremont’s first husband - Alex’ real biological dad) and reduced others to 30 second cameos. The film does have the considerable advantage of showing us the main character’s faces - and what faces…😍.
As someone who has seen the movie 3x before diving in to the book (which is something that I did for the very first time), I could not agree more. The thing is they portrayed the characters so well that most of them I can even imagine while reading the book. Then to see a much deeper connection especially at the start of their friendship/relationship is just ✨ with of course the addition of other characters involvement to their life. And god oh god the ending on book with Henry’s POV is such a heartwarming read ❤❤ I know I may (or may not) receive barrage of comments but there are some scene or at least part of the movie that I like more than the source material.
The book made me feel so seen as someone who is bi, it was really amazing. I recommend reading it if you have the time!! The movie is fantastic, but the letters in the books carry so much meaning that you don't get in the movie.
I would add that as someone who is Bi and grew up in Oklahoma, which has a similar vibe to Texas in terms of conservatism, Alex's confusion and just plain ignorance of how to contextualize and name his feelings toward people of the same sex really resonated with me.
So true! I listened to the audiobook version back in 2019, and after watching the film, which I absolutely loved, I decided to give it a re-listen. The film is amazing, but the book is life-altering. It has layers, which the film lacks - it makes sense that the film is a simplified version, but the book is everything.
"How could a book be hotter?" Oh boys, there is a whole world of smut books out there. Detailed descriptions of how things feel can definitely be hotter than visuals.
Movie Timeline Notes (in case anyone is interested). I think the director did a brilliant job with the pacing. Considering the span of time you’re covering. As well as the evolution of two characters. AND it all needs to feel real and authentic. -The Royal Wedding Cake incident happened in August. -Alex and Henry then text flirt for 4 months. Starting from the PR Damage Control to the NYE Party. End of August to end of December. -End of December. NYE Kiss. 4 months is a lot of build up and a long time for them to get to know each other. Which is why I believed Henry when he was so upset seeing Alex kiss someone else. -Then Henry ghosts Alex for over 2 months. January to TBD March. -The PM Dinner where they first see each other again (after the ghosting) is sometime in March. -March to the following August they date. Cut to the DNC in Brooklyn when Henry surprises Alex in August. (1 YR Mark) -In the states the election is always the beginning of November. So total time is Approx 1 year 2 months from Cake Gate to Election night.
There are Americans who are as trapped as Henry. And it does tear you apart. You can be balanced and fulfill duties, or happy and yourself. There isn’t an inbetween with some families. It’s ingrained, that belief that you owe others something over owing happiness to yourself. I’m 38 and still fighting it.
@@Sean0526a I’m thumbs upping this because I’m so glad you said something, not because I’m happy someone else is going through it. It sounds like he’s pretty lucky in the end, he has you.
There’s a line in “Surface Pressure” (Encanto) that says “I’m pretty sure I’m worthless if I can’t be of service” that I think captures perfectly the trap of toxic family cultures and expectation. We absolutely can break out of these bits it’s terrifying to do.
the slow burn is so fucking good in the book, i cried so hard listening to it bc you feel the emotions and feelings that alex has for henry. There's a lot more extra stuff in there about their relationship.
Know what??? Henry mockingly mentioned in the interview that he likes Alex’s willingness to admit when he‘s wrong and this is exactly what Alex did during the sex scene😭😭😭😭😭😭
The two actors are so attractive, there is part of me that wants to roll my eyes and smack them. This feeling is just overwhelmed by my desire to stare longingly at them. PS, the book is legit good.
THIS WAS HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE FUNNIEST REACTIONS I COULDNT BREATHE BY THE END MY GOD LOL ALEX WITH THE FAN HAD ME IN TEARS (AND RELATABLE) CANT WAIT FOR PART TWOOO
FYI, Sarah Shahi, who plays Zarah, is Iranian, so, although Iran is geographically in Asia, I believe iranians generally refer to themselves as Persian over Asian. Either way. The diverse representation is appreciated. Also shoutout to the OG "The L Word" fans who recognise Zahra as Carmen from that series. A true queer legend in her own right
As a sometime cake decorator I agree - cakes really are surprisingly heavy and that would definitely have hurt! If it had been a traditional fruit cake (as I think British royal - and other - wedding cakes still often are) it might have killed them!
I love this movie!!! I have watched it 4 times in 1 day and I cannot stop. The book and the movie are great. The chemistry between Nick and Taylor is off the charts!!! I laughed, I cried. Everytime I watch it I see more details and nuances that I missed. The love making scene was perfection!!! Never seen anything like that before. ❤ I have now seen it 14 times! It just gets better and better!!! ❤❤❤
The book is AMAZING, you can dive deeper into the characters and the story itself. The movie is an INCREDIBLE adaptation!! The chemistry is off the charts between Alex and Henry. Had so much fun with this reaction 🤣 can't wait for part 2
I've red the book before watching the movie. I think they did the best work! I mean.... I don't know where did they find these two actors, but I must say thay are the perfect choice for Alex and Henry! The chemistry is WOW! and in that scene, they really made love! It wasn't just s*e*x. The best bl couple in the past decade! For sure...
Haven't you noticed that Nicolas looks like a grown up prince George. You guys are a blast, please never change. " your royal hardness" and the fan got me howling. On that note I am waiting for the first British royal to come out.
OMG I cannot wait for the reaction and seeing you two scandalised. P.S. Amazon Prime is trash for the cancellation of ‘A League of their Own’, which was well produced and a wlw safe space.
The book truly is beautiful, and I really recommend it as a read. The movie was a great romcom but the book has so much more depth in the characters. You get to see more of Alexs struggle with his sexuality, Henry's struggle with his grief over his father and the dynamics of his family. Hell, let's not forget the fact that Alex has a sister, who is a badass who we love. And we get to learn a lot more about Henrys sister too. Please read the book! Like I said, the movie is a great romcom, but the book holds so much more.
Guys, I absolutely loved your reactions. I couldn't help but giggle, while having my morning coffee. I absolutely LOVE this book and love this movie. We rarely get books and movies like this where it's not loaded with tragedy and heart-break. It's so nice to see that first love with all its awkwardness, horniness, and open-hearted sincerity. My only minimal niggle is that I wish the movie had delved a little deeper into Henry's history with depression and his anger and sadness after his dad died. That was so fundamental to Henry's character. In the book, Beatrice says to Alex that Henry is the most caring, nurturing, selfless person but that he also has this deep, cavernous sadness in him and that Alex has to love that part of Henry too because it's part of who he is. I wish we could have seen more of that, how Alex helped save Henry, the prince who has it all except happiness.
maybe in the sequel? because Nora DID mention that Pez said Henry pulls back into his cocoon every now and then. Sets it up for what you're describing. Their life in New York, maybe getting married (or not) and maybe adopting or having kids. Anything is possible, but they could also bring the depression and anxiety up more then...
@@finduko I know it's wishful thinking, but I would love to see Henry's mom and Philip visit Henry and Alex in New York. It would be great to see Henry's family step up and support him. Of course Bea is his biggest supporter, but in the book his mom becomes one of his greatest allies and even Philip comes around.
yeah but we didnt see his mom at all (and nothing was said of her, only henry's dad) right? Would it be weird to introduce that character in a RWRB sequel? Sort of like bringing June in? (Also, I love how Nora became a joined character of Nora and June, given they supposedly become a couple in that bonus chapter) @@SeattleSandro
@@finduko We did hear briefly about Henry's mother. After he comes back from Austin, he and Bea are in the garden and he mentions his mother is in Botswana saving elephants and Henry wonders if he needs to grow a pair of tusks to get her attention. I could see her in the sequel, but not June. There was no mention of her, at all, so that would be jarring. Even if it's not his mother, perhaps Bea and Philip could support him. At the end of the book, Philip starts to come around. I think Philip was also devastated after his father died and his mom became a recluse. Once their mom reasserted herself, I think Philip became less of a twat.
@@SeattleSandro youre right about his mom! I wonder which actor would work in a sequel. Uma is such a cool mom for Alex, I wonder who they'd choose as the King's daughter/Henry's mom.....It would have to be someone who looks like they'd once been married to a Bond actor, you know?....
The movie is full of one-liners like that. Alex’s secret service agent was given a few, I loved her in the movie. The movie is such a roller coaster of comedy, then intense drama. I hate to admit it, I have watched it at least 10 times. I enjoyed the book, I enjoyed the movie. I am going to re-read the book in the very near future, just to experience the stuff again that the movie had to eliminate. I am sure it has been said before, but I wish it had been made in to a series like Heartstopper or young royals. But we got a great movie instead.
I love how you both allow yourselves to be part of the movie. So often in reactions people step on parts of the show and I liked how it went back and forth from the movie to you two. Oh and Miguel! I swear he's the Disney Evil Queen of the movie.
I've been waiting for your reactions to this movie. Love seeing you guys being shooked, speechless, hot & bothered and even drooling. Great reactions guys. Can't wait to see part 2 reactions. Well done.
In regards to "I heard the book is bad" it's definitely not for everyone. It's a piece of modern fiction, but requires much more suspension of disbelief than is typical for modern fiction. There's no small amount of wish fulfillment of the writer depicting our world but slightly better. Also Alex is incredibly smart but also about certain subjects he feels like an idiot for plot reasons. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I think Alex and Henry's dynamic is much better in the book than the movie. But yeah... it does require you to turn your brain off at some parts to get the most enjoyment out of it. Also, Alex's and Henry's emails to each other are so incredible and really carry the romance. Them being mostly excluded from the movie is a huge loss.
This , as someone who went into the book not knowing exactly how it was written it was definitely a bit disappointing for me but I won't lie I didn't hate it I definitely liked it more after I read it, it has become such a comfort, light read for me and I just love Henry and Alex
Same here! The writing style was not the best, imo. Sometimes some sentence structures or wording annoyed me a little 😅 But the development of the story, the growth of the characters, their relationship to each other, not just Alex and Henry but all the secondary characters too, was amazing. It's a very enjoyable read, imho
I’ll be honest, I think I personally appreciated the book much more after I watched the movie? Because I didn’t hate the book, but I’d rate it as 7/10. However, in comparison to the movie, the book is *amazing*
These guys are a riot! So much fun to watch a movie like this with Brits who are "in the life." I am a straight old lady in Midwest USA. My late younger brother, who died of long term complications from brittle diabetes, was a closeted gay. He had one boyfriend intermittently for 15 years before he died. We did not find out his sexual preference until after his death. Too sickly to live on his own, my parents took care of him until his death. Our family was traditional and not homophobic. After my brother died I did contact his boyfriend to offer support. We can celebrate the absence of suicide, homicide, terminal illness, fatal accidents, etc. in this gay rom com. Hooray for the happy ending.
I did not know about your channel until this review of RW&RB but you guys had me laughing with tears running down my face. Now I'm going to have to go back and watch more of your videos.
I loved the book as well!! It has more of a focus on Alex’s friends and his family as well as more of the romance with henry simply because it’s longer, but it’s also super similar in a lot of ways.
I have watched this review multiple times as it makes me laugh so much, and I love your insights into the relationship between Alex and Henry. OH BTW the book is wonderful...!
The book is amazing so I don’t know who’s telling you otherwise haha! I love both the book and the film! They both have their merits! Hope we get a sequel tbh 🤣💜
Two of the best reaction lines ever spoken "He's in" "He doesn't need to douche he's cleansed by God". I love watching TV with you guys. Hope you guys react to Queen Charlotte.
After the first watch of the movie, I could not resist a second. Then, I'd hoped to read the novel before a third watch, but this reaction video prompts me to watch it a third time. I love that you recognized the dance of the love making. In recent works like this and Young Royals and Heartstopper, the cast always gives credit to the Intimacy Coordinators who basically choreograph each scene like a dance to remove all of the sexuality and risk to the actors. For us, the audience, the scene looks perfect, while to the actors, it plays out exactly as a dance and so they are not put into any positions where they won't know what is coming or are made to feel uncomfortable.
I'm an old gay, an AIDS era gay. A movie where no one is sick, no one does, no one is beaten, no f* word. Just a comedy-romance. I really liked this movie, and seeing that your reactions are no different then mine. That sentence got away from me. This movie just made me happy; happy in a way i haven't been in a long time. I am on my 4th watch through.
old gay best❤❤respects😎😎
I lost the count of how many times I've seen it
i saw an older gay cople on the bus the other day and i almost started crying. I'm a younger gay person, and it's so important to see older couples just living and being happy. Seeing couples who paved the way for me to be able to head my schools council as "queer representative" and not be bullied for it makes me so happy. We so often hear stories about gay suffering and mourning, and while it's important to learn and grow from the grief, i'm so grateful for the privledge of allowing myself to be happy.
❤ what else would you like to see in a gay Romcon, Sir?
You should definitely read the book!
"his royal highness does not need to douche, he is cleansed... by God" I AM ABSOLUTELY SCREAMING
I dieddd
😂😂😂😂
I died laughing. I remember hearing Matthew López say in a podcast that they were thinking about maybe showing that but then decided against it.
Actually, HRH uses a Bidet so that would why he's always cleansed!!
(I need to go and get my fan. )
😂 I’m dead. ❤
"The scene is over" "i know, but it has a very lasting effect"
"I mean wouldn'T YOU!?" "YES" "have you sEEN HIM??!" "I would buy him everything" "I'd be bent OVER by now!!" - the way I laughed
"Would you like a scone?"
"Would you like MEEE?!?"
You guys have amazing comedic timing lol
It's ok bestie, Taylor makes us ALL feel that way. I feel like I need to write a thank you card to his parents for choosing to have a kid.
They have six
@@Artemis1901 Practise makes perfect. 😂🎉
@@sinceslicedbread7422lmao 😂
lmao
Taylor is so fine ❤
Nick and Taylor’s chemistry is something else. I couldn’t watch some of those spicy scenes properly cause the sexual tension was too much, I felt like I wasn’t supposed to see that 😂 had to pause multiple times
True. That’s where the fan came in handy… Also, note in the White House bedroom scene where Alex loses its mind (17:00), a view of the very phallic Washington Monument in the background… Love that kind of symbolism.
@@andre_pyeah i straight up busted out laughing when I saw that 😂 that was unexpected but genius
Yes
@nadyavishnyakova8297 Same 🤭🥰🥵🔥💖
So truee omg. I have watched tons of sexual scenes in BL films. I'm kinda emotionless watching these scenes, even though they are intense. But this one, it was too real and I am too shy. I paused like 20 times during that love-making scene. Maybe this is a thing that makes RWRB different from other typical queer films.
"His Royal Highness does not douche, he is cleansed- by God." OH LORD I WAS LAUGHING TOO HARD
"i'm actually drooling" has me DYING ASKJKASJKAJSKAJSKAJSK
22:21 The intimate scene was quite beautiful. It was handled exactly right. Kudos to the Intimacy Coordinator!
He was really the right one in this Position. He is very talented and he has a good feeling for big emotions!❤
Probably the best gay sex scene I've ever seen
The sex scene was truly amazing. So tender, romantic but very very hot. I'm a straight woman but was so turned on by this scene. I literally melted when Alex opened Henry's shirt. So hot. Any scene in a gay movie can be really hot but it's not often as tender as this. It reminded me of some of the sex scenes in The Priest with Robert Carlisle and Linus Roche. Really beautiful and tender.
The book is a modern classic, but the film was a love letter to the spirit of the text.
well phrased--there were so many details that folks who had read (multiple times?!) the book would appreciate---"Baby," if nothing else!
It's a based on a Social Network RPF between Andrew Garfield and Jesse Eisenberg called 'Carry it in my heart'..modern classic it ain't.
there was more exploration of alex's bisexuality in the book but because alex's character in the movie is more aged up, that's why alex has already accepted the fact that he's into guys but he's confused that he's into THE prince henry - which was a nice change since the movie can then focus more on alex and henry's love story with the limited time.
Wait how old were they in the book?
Early 20's. @@DannyRayqu
@DannyRayqu 21, here they're in the second half of their twenties I assume since Alex is already in law school
@@schwaben4120 oh okay xp I'm glad they weren't like kids, it would ve been weird yo read the book like that xD
@@schwaben4120I remember Alex being in law school in the book too 🤔
Their chemistry is INSANE😭
I'm glad more people are appreciating THAT scene 🥵
The intimacy coordinator deserves a trophy for that. All of the little moments: Henry's hand on Alex's back, pushing Alex forward and deeper; the little gasps and holding of breath; the foreheads touching... All of those little details not only made it incredibly intimate but also one of the most realistic queer sex scenes I've ever witness in cinema without being gratuitous. Bravo 👏 Well done all around.
I'm a 61 year old straight woman & I think Red White and Royal Blue is one of the best rom-coms I've seen in a long time. It's fresh, modern & in many ways very informative. Maybe it's just me, but very early on it stopped being a "queer" romance & became just a romance between two people trying (& initially, temporarily failing) to make a challenging relationship work. BTW, I just stumbled onto your channel, but you two are hilarious! Thanks for a great review!
Tengo tu misma edad y esta hermosa pelicula, me produjo lo mismo..se trata de un bello romance, de dos jóvenes que se aman y luchan por su amor.
I am an old white lady and this is my favorite movie right now! Everything about it is just so great the acting the story awesome! Fellow Travelers broke my heart and this just makes me smile!!!
Alex's "It's quite beautiful, innit?" while fanning himself is gonna live in my head until I die
The book and the movie are great in their own ways. The book gives us a deep dive into the characters involved, and gives us a little more depth to how the two got together. The movie took what is special from the book and wrote it in the best way you can for a movie adaptation. Personally as I introduce RWRB to my friends, I recommend movie first before book, because the movie gives us the visuals, and the entrance to the world of Henry and Alex; and then you read the book and connect with them more, connect with their stories more. That's why, personally, watching the movie first and reading the book is better for RWRB's case.
Valid POV, but I think reading the book first allows for a more complete perspective of Alex and Henry’s respective predicaments (family/public/political environment), without which the ‘drama’ loses much of its edge. It’s telling that the film has eliminated a variety of side characters who play an important part in the book (Alex’ sister June, Senator Luna, Ellen Claremont’s first husband - Alex’ real biological dad) and reduced others to 30 second cameos. The film does have the considerable advantage of showing us the main character’s faces - and what faces…😍.
As someone who has seen the movie 3x before diving in to the book (which is something that I did for the very first time), I could not agree more. The thing is they portrayed the characters so well that most of them I can even imagine while reading the book. Then to see a much deeper connection especially at the start of their friendship/relationship is just ✨ with of course the addition of other characters involvement to their life. And god oh god the ending on book with Henry’s POV is such a heartwarming read ❤❤
I know I may (or may not) receive barrage of comments but there are some scene or at least part of the movie that I like more than the source material.
@@JL-08is henry's pov in the collector's edition of rwrb? It's not in the original version.
The book made me feel so seen as someone who is bi, it was really amazing. I recommend reading it if you have the time!! The movie is fantastic, but the letters in the books carry so much meaning that you don't get in the movie.
Yes! The letters are everything.
Yes exactly!!
I am definitely going to read the book just because of this comment.❤
I would add that as someone who is Bi and grew up in Oklahoma, which has a similar vibe to Texas in terms of conservatism, Alex's confusion and just plain ignorance of how to contextualize and name his feelings toward people of the same sex really resonated with me.
So true! I listened to the audiobook version back in 2019, and after watching the film, which I absolutely loved, I decided to give it a re-listen. The film is amazing, but the book is life-altering. It has layers, which the film lacks - it makes sense that the film is a simplified version, but the book is everything.
I love that you added subtitles for Alex saying “I don’t know what’s happening to me?!” 😂
That was hilarious!
I loved the editing as both of them flirted. It’s very creative.
Definitely one of my favorite parts of the movie as well!
"How could a book be hotter?" Oh boys, there is a whole world of smut books out there. Detailed descriptions of how things feel can definitely be hotter than visuals.
Movie Timeline Notes (in case anyone is interested). I think the director did a brilliant job with the pacing. Considering the span of time you’re covering. As well as the evolution of two characters. AND it all needs to feel real and authentic.
-The Royal Wedding Cake incident happened in August.
-Alex and Henry then text flirt for 4 months. Starting from the PR Damage Control to the NYE Party. End of August to end of December.
-End of December. NYE Kiss. 4 months is a lot of build up and a long time for them to get to know each other. Which is why I believed Henry when he was so upset seeing Alex kiss someone else.
-Then Henry ghosts Alex for over 2 months. January to TBD March.
-The PM Dinner where they first see each other again (after the ghosting) is sometime in March.
-March to the following August they date. Cut to the DNC in Brooklyn when Henry surprises Alex in August. (1 YR Mark)
-In the states the election is always the beginning of November. So total time is Approx 1 year 2 months from Cake Gate to Election night.
The president also mentions at cake gate that the election is in 14 months, so, yep.
Well that would have saved me a lot of time. How the F did I not notice that after watching this movie 800 times? LOL@@yepenn5820
"You're actually like you know--Why is there a turkey onscreen?" I think I may have just died laughing
There are Americans who are as trapped as Henry. And it does tear you apart. You can be balanced and fulfill duties, or happy and yourself. There isn’t an inbetween with some families. It’s ingrained, that belief that you owe others something over owing happiness to yourself. I’m 38 and still fighting it.
I so hope you see better days soon ❤
My husband was a prime example of that. Torn between who he was and who he was expected to be. It made for many long days.
@@Sean0526a I’m thumbs upping this because I’m so glad you said something, not because I’m happy someone else is going through it. It sounds like he’s pretty lucky in the end, he has you.
There’s a line in “Surface Pressure” (Encanto) that says “I’m pretty sure I’m worthless if I can’t be of service” that I think captures perfectly the trap of toxic family cultures and expectation. We absolutely can break out of these bits it’s terrifying to do.
"Am I Miguel?"
"I need a therapist, I don't know"
Honestly? Same.
HANDS DOWN the best reaction video you 2 have made yet... can't wait for part 2... you had me in tears 😭 laughing so hard! ❤
Awww thank you! We really appreciate that, glad you enjoyed! xxx p2 coming soon 😉
Same😂😂
The fan killed me! 😂
Have watched it multiple times....the fan 😅😅😅
the slow burn is so fucking good in the book, i cried so hard listening to it bc you feel the emotions and feelings that alex has for henry. There's a lot more extra stuff in there about their relationship.
Know what??? Henry mockingly mentioned in the interview that he likes Alex’s willingness to admit when he‘s wrong and this is exactly what Alex did during the sex scene😭😭😭😭😭😭
I didn't even catch that! Nice ❤️
OMG so true!!
I'M SAT 🛋️🍿
Are you sure youre not standing?
And upon finishing the watch: screaming!!!! But also, our reactions were pretty close. This is what happens when a film’s director is gay 🔥
It’s the Freudian slip where you both called him Harry 😂
Also can’t wait for part 2
The two actors are so attractive, there is part of me that wants to roll my eyes and smack them. This feeling is just overwhelmed by my desire to stare longingly at them.
PS, the book is legit good.
"We do gay shit!" 😂 it gets me every time! Another fantastic video boys ❤
Fanx bbs ❤️
“Am I Miguel?” > “Am I the drama?”
The movie’s director, Matthew Lopez, is an award-winning playwright. You must see or read his play “The Inheritance” immediately!!! 🙏🏽👍🏽👏🏽
THIS WAS HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE FUNNIEST REACTIONS I COULDNT BREATHE BY THE END MY GOD LOL ALEX WITH THE FAN HAD ME IN TEARS (AND RELATABLE) CANT WAIT FOR PART TWOOO
Oh fuck, the "His Royal Highness does not need to douche... he is cleansed... by God." I had to pause for a good few minutes to stop laughing.
“They took it all in” made me cry laughing 😂😂😂
The love scenes are so emotional and respectful.
I laughed so hard out of suprise when you said “he’s in” my cat jumped up and ran
I loved the Asian Representation in this movie. They were all well cast and so funny. (Shoutout to Zahra)
Who else was Asian besides Zahra?
@@johnpreciado9796Alex's bodyguard and Henry's quarry
FYI, Sarah Shahi, who plays Zarah, is Iranian, so, although Iran is geographically in Asia, I believe iranians generally refer to themselves as Persian over Asian. Either way. The diverse representation is appreciated. Also shoutout to the OG "The L Word" fans who recognise Zahra as Carmen from that series. A true queer legend in her own right
@@seachangelezzieabsolutely correct. My Persian friends here in Los Angeles would never refer to themselves as Asian.
@@seachangelezzieexaxtly...
"he is cleansed by god" I JUST STARTED CACKLING AT 2AM 😭😭
Hope you didn't wake anyone 😉🤣
13:07 “THAT IS FUCKEN GAY!” 🤣🤣🤣 That bit always makes me laugh! Great reaction video gentleman!
As a sometime cake decorator I agree - cakes really are surprisingly heavy and that would definitely have hurt! If it had been a traditional fruit cake (as I think British royal - and other - wedding cakes still often are) it might have killed them!
You two are so undervalued as a comedic duo...
I love this movie!!! I have watched it 4 times in 1 day and I cannot stop. The book and the movie are great. The chemistry between Nick and Taylor is off the charts!!! I laughed, I cried. Everytime I watch it I see more details and nuances that I missed. The love making scene was perfection!!! Never seen anything like that before. ❤
I have now seen it 14 times! It just gets better and better!!! ❤❤❤
You guys are a hoot! I've seen parts 1 and 2 multiple times now -- you're both just so witty and hilarious.
“Am I Miguel?” 🤦🏾♀️ 😂😂😂
“George wave to the crown” took me OUT!! 😂😂😂💀💀💀
Actually… LOUIS might be the 🌈 one, if George isn’t.
And don’t forget Charlotte, either!
I was struck by the vulnerability of the s*x scene in Paris. So glad you guys caught on that. I was deeply moved.
Obsessed. The polo clip of Henry's backside bouncing around on the saddle ... flirty foreshadowing.
The book is AMAZING, you can dive deeper into the characters and the story itself. The movie is an INCREDIBLE adaptation!! The chemistry is off the charts between Alex and Henry. Had so much fun with this reaction 🤣 can't wait for part 2
I've red the book before watching the movie. I think they did the best work!
I mean.... I don't know where did they find these two actors, but I must say thay are the perfect choice for Alex and Henry!
The chemistry is WOW!
and in that scene, they really made love! It wasn't just s*e*x.
The best bl couple in the past decade! For sure...
F*** eyelashes ❤
@@speedymaju OMG! yes! Alex's eyelashes and Henry's lips are the death of me!!!
“His Royal Highness does not need to douche. He is cleansed by God.” 💀
Haven't you noticed that Nicolas looks like a grown up prince George.
You guys are a blast, please never change. " your royal hardness" and the fan got me howling. On that note I am waiting for the first British royal to come out.
OMG I cannot wait for the reaction and seeing you two scandalised.
P.S. Amazon Prime is trash for the cancellation of ‘A League of their Own’, which was well produced and a wlw safe space.
This was by far my favorite reaction video I have seen of RWRB! I had a great laugh, thank you
The book truly is beautiful, and I really recommend it as a read. The movie was a great romcom but the book has so much more depth in the characters. You get to see more of Alexs struggle with his sexuality, Henry's struggle with his grief over his father and the dynamics of his family. Hell, let's not forget the fact that Alex has a sister, who is a badass who we love. And we get to learn a lot more about Henrys sister too.
Please read the book! Like I said, the movie is a great romcom, but the book holds so much more.
Guys, I absolutely loved your reactions. I couldn't help but giggle, while having my morning coffee. I absolutely LOVE this book and love this movie. We rarely get books and movies like this where it's not loaded with tragedy and heart-break. It's so nice to see that first love with all its awkwardness, horniness, and open-hearted sincerity. My only minimal niggle is that I wish the movie had delved a little deeper into Henry's history with depression and his anger and sadness after his dad died. That was so fundamental to Henry's character. In the book, Beatrice says to Alex that Henry is the most caring, nurturing, selfless person but that he also has this deep, cavernous sadness in him and that Alex has to love that part of Henry too because it's part of who he is. I wish we could have seen more of that, how Alex helped save Henry, the prince who has it all except happiness.
maybe in the sequel? because Nora DID mention that Pez said Henry pulls back into his cocoon every now and then. Sets it up for what you're describing. Their life in New York, maybe getting married (or not) and maybe adopting or having kids. Anything is possible, but they could also bring the depression and anxiety up more then...
@@finduko I know it's wishful thinking, but I would love to see Henry's mom and Philip visit Henry and Alex in New York. It would be great to see Henry's family step up and support him. Of course Bea is his biggest supporter, but in the book his mom becomes one of his greatest allies and even Philip comes around.
yeah but we didnt see his mom at all (and nothing was said of her, only henry's dad) right? Would it be weird to introduce that character in a RWRB sequel? Sort of like bringing June in? (Also, I love how Nora became a joined character of Nora and June, given they supposedly become a couple in that bonus chapter)
@@SeattleSandro
@@finduko We did hear briefly about Henry's mother. After he comes back from Austin, he and Bea are in the garden and he mentions his mother is in Botswana saving elephants and Henry wonders if he needs to grow a pair of tusks to get her attention. I could see her in the sequel, but not June. There was no mention of her, at all, so that would be jarring. Even if it's not his mother, perhaps Bea and Philip could support him. At the end of the book, Philip starts to come around. I think Philip was also devastated after his father died and his mom became a recluse. Once their mom reasserted herself, I think Philip became less of a twat.
@@SeattleSandro youre right about his mom! I wonder which actor would work in a sequel. Uma is such a cool mom for Alex, I wonder who they'd choose as the King's daughter/Henry's mom.....It would have to be someone who looks like they'd once been married to a Bond actor, you know?....
You two guys are adorable ..your reactions are the best ..ive watched it at least 12 times now just LOVE Alex
"What I don't wanna see is no Will Ferrell" PREACH!
You two always make me howl with laughter. Great job!
I always come back here for good laugh after a hard day. You guys are hilarious and I'm staying for long. Subscribed!
Remember how Henry said he can’t afford for Alex to fall in love with him. Couple weeks later he‘s like I think we should make love tonight 😂😂😂
You cut the “he is (Alex) a mouthful” scene! Would’ve love to seen you guys fan yourself over that too 😅
My favorite scene in the movie. 🥺
I think they have their entire reaction on patreon!
Same
The movie is full of one-liners like that. Alex’s secret service agent was given a few, I loved her in the movie. The movie is such a roller coaster of comedy, then intense drama. I hate to admit it, I have watched it at least 10 times. I enjoyed the book, I enjoyed the movie. I am going to re-read the book in the very near future, just to experience the stuff again that the movie had to eliminate. I am sure it has been said before, but I wish it had been made in to a series like Heartstopper or young royals. But we got a great movie instead.
It was on Patreon but they were talking still and missed the line unfortunately
''im actually drooling'' that is way too real😭😭
I love how you both allow yourselves to be part of the movie. So often in reactions people step on parts of the show and I liked how it went back and forth from the movie to you two.
Oh and Miguel! I swear he's the Disney Evil Queen of the movie.
I was so eager to see your completely full length unfiltered reaction that I joined the Patreon :)
I just did the same thing!!! Joined Patreon for this.
"Am I Miguel? I think I'm Miguel." 🤣🤣
I hope Alex had a cold shower after Part 1. Also, the fan is fabulous 😂 #LetMeGetMyFan
I've been waiting for your reactions to this movie. Love seeing you guys being shooked, speechless, hot & bothered and even drooling. Great reactions guys. Can't wait to see part 2 reactions. Well done.
I love that Henry is an aggressive btm, going after what he wants
The amount of blushing and sweating in this video I can't 😂
Omg you guys truly are the best. This reaction had me hysterical and emotional. Ok. Gotta join you in Patreon
In regards to "I heard the book is bad" it's definitely not for everyone. It's a piece of modern fiction, but requires much more suspension of disbelief than is typical for modern fiction. There's no small amount of wish fulfillment of the writer depicting our world but slightly better. Also Alex is incredibly smart but also about certain subjects he feels like an idiot for plot reasons.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I think Alex and Henry's dynamic is much better in the book than the movie. But yeah... it does require you to turn your brain off at some parts to get the most enjoyment out of it.
Also, Alex's and Henry's emails to each other are so incredible and really carry the romance. Them being mostly excluded from the movie is a huge loss.
This , as someone who went into the book not knowing exactly how it was written it was definitely a bit disappointing for me but I won't lie I didn't hate it I definitely liked it more after I read it, it has become such a comfort, light read for me and I just love Henry and Alex
Same for me, I didn’t really like the writing style BUT the characters, the dialogue and the mails 🫣😱 I just fell in love 🥰😍
Same here!
The writing style was not the best, imo. Sometimes some sentence structures or wording annoyed me a little 😅
But the development of the story, the growth of the characters, their relationship to each other, not just Alex and Henry but all the secondary characters too, was amazing.
It's a very enjoyable read, imho
I’ll be honest, I think I personally appreciated the book much more after I watched the movie? Because I didn’t hate the book, but I’d rate it as 7/10. However, in comparison to the movie, the book is *amazing*
This has become my comfort (re)watch!
Mine too❤
The amount of times I had to pause because I was laughing too hard 😂😂 I love you guys!!
I've been waiting for your reaction!!!! Cannot wait!! I've probably watched this movie 50 times already. I need a support group.
These guys are a riot! So much fun to watch a movie like this with Brits who are "in the life." I am a straight old lady in Midwest USA. My late younger brother, who died of long term complications from brittle diabetes, was a closeted gay. He had one boyfriend intermittently for 15 years before he died. We did not find out his sexual preference until after his death. Too sickly to live on his own, my parents took care of him until his death. Our family was traditional and not homophobic. After my brother died I did contact his boyfriend to offer support.
We can celebrate the absence of suicide, homicide, terminal illness, fatal accidents, etc. in this gay rom com. Hooray for the happy ending.
I did not know about your channel until this review of RW&RB but you guys had me laughing with tears running down my face. Now I'm going to have to go back and watch more of your videos.
I loved the book as well!! It has more of a focus on Alex’s friends and his family as well as more of the romance with henry simply because it’s longer, but it’s also super similar in a lot of ways.
I genuinely love watching ur reactions as much as the actual films and shows you review.
An absolute joy to watch that with y’all. Patiently waiting for part 2!!!!
been watching you guys for a while and it’s so nice to see how much the production value has upped, congrats guys !
I have watched this review multiple times as it makes me laugh so much, and I love your insights into the relationship between Alex and Henry. OH BTW the book is wonderful...!
8:59 I love how they do the texting and calling in this movie!
So glad you guys are reacting to this movie! Can't wait for part 2! ❤
I need part 2 movie boys! The first part was perfect! I laughed so much!!! Love yall!
The book is amazing so I don’t know who’s telling you otherwise haha!
I love both the book and the film! They both have their merits! Hope we get a sequel tbh 🤣💜
7:02 it’s the gentle claps for me 😂 so cute
Two of the best reaction lines ever spoken
"He's in"
"He doesn't need to douche he's cleansed by God".
I love watching TV with you guys.
Hope you guys react to Queen Charlotte.
I literally spit my drink out laughing when the reporter showed up and you were like "they fucked" before he barely said anything. 🤣
Im a 16 year old bisexual and I've never felt more like comforted watching a UA-cam video than this one 😭. Also you guys are hilarious
17:05 (with the very much erect Lincoln obelisk in the background) perfectly symbolizes Alex’s state of mind in this scene…😆
Oups: it’s the Washington Monument I’m referring to. The Lincoln Monument is not quite as evocative in that respect…
After the first watch of the movie, I could not resist a second. Then, I'd hoped to read the novel before a third watch, but this reaction video prompts me to watch it a third time. I love that you recognized the dance of the love making. In recent works like this and Young Royals and Heartstopper, the cast always gives credit to the Intimacy Coordinators who basically choreograph each scene like a dance to remove all of the sexuality and risk to the actors. For us, the audience, the scene looks perfect, while to the actors, it plays out exactly as a dance and so they are not put into any positions where they won't know what is coming or are made to feel uncomfortable.
Best reaction to this I've seen yet and you're only halfway too. Alex had me cry laughing the entire time 🤣🤣🤣
I enjoyed the book. It was a cheesy romance and I like cheesy romances. Not everything needs to be serious and high brow.
I can't get enough of your reactions to it!!!! I'm watching you over and over again crying!
This is the best reaction video I've seen!! Exactly how I felt as a queer person watching this. ❤
I’ve watched your Patreon reaction in full twice and here I am again. I just can’t get enough 😂😂 I’m so glad you enjoyed this!!