The Prince And Me 2

Before I reveiw this movie, I should explain that in Yantai, English-language DVDs can be a bit hard to find.

The plot of the first movie, The Prince And Me, is a sweet Cinderella story about Paige, a pre-med nerd, and the prince of Denmark, in disguise as an exchange student. It’s not Oscar material, but it’s a fun, giggly two hours. In the second movie, Paige and the Prince (now the King) are about to be married when a Disreputable Distant Cousin comes across an ancient law requiring the Danish king to marry another royal. A Norwegian princess appears, who happens to be the King’s oldest and dearest friend, although mention of her existance is missing from the first movie. You really can’t blame the King for a little confusion, with their matching blonde haircuts and and identical figures, Paige and the princess of Norway are indistinguishable when wearing sunglasses.

The actors were clearly cast for their ability to do a respectable Danish accent, and not their ability to act.

After a series of unfunny gags and an unintentionally funny rivalry between the two ladies (Paige introduces a piano concert, then the Princess upstages her by being the first soloist. But future doctor Paige gets the last laugh when a random woman collapses and she correctly diagnoses a fainting spell.), Paige and her nameless college friends search for a loophole in the ancient law. All the best lawyers in Denmark are searching too, but it’s only Paige who finds the answer is a 13th century book of Danish law, written in English and kept in a damp and unlit underground archive.

You know, I can overlook having a jar of Poison Ivy Extract, clearly labeled and badly hidden in one’s room. I can also ignore that the future Queen of Denmark doesn’t have to be Danish or royalty, merely able to read the Danish constitution. But original manuscripts CAN NOT be stored in a leaking basement!