I decided to write a review for this movie because it appears that people still feel the need to rip on it to this very day. I considered giving The Prince & Me a 10 star rating to offset the harsh 1 star ratings, but I ultimately chose not to because I want to paint a fair picture of this movie. To address the predictability issue- yes, it's predictable. There is a second breakup that is actually not typical for romance movies and where we leave their relationship is refreshing and somewhat unique.
In terms of the Denmark inaccuracies, frustrating though they may be, most of them are not a terribly big deal. The biggest gaffe is probably the royals being politically active in a way that suggests an unrealistic amount of power. I also noticed people commenting on the names and, outside of Edvard, I do believe that the royal family's names are not Danish.
The "Girls Gone Wild" thing and the way it is paid off only serves to make Edvard an ignorant fool and I wish they hadn't gone there.
All that being said, this is a rom-com from 2004 and that should tell you what to expect. The acting is good, the chemistry is good, and there are some funny moments. It's just a fun time with an earnest and important message.
In terms of the Denmark inaccuracies, frustrating though they may be, most of them are not a terribly big deal. The biggest gaffe is probably the royals being politically active in a way that suggests an unrealistic amount of power. I also noticed people commenting on the names and, outside of Edvard, I do believe that the royal family's names are not Danish.
The "Girls Gone Wild" thing and the way it is paid off only serves to make Edvard an ignorant fool and I wish they hadn't gone there.
All that being said, this is a rom-com from 2004 and that should tell you what to expect. The acting is good, the chemistry is good, and there are some funny moments. It's just a fun time with an earnest and important message.