If you go into it knowing it's just a fun little movie, you'll enjoy it. Perhaps not as good as the 1st but definitely better than the 2nd.
Really nice to see the recurring cast.
Really nice to see the recurring cast.
49 Reviews
It was fun
managementbykristi18 November 2021
No worries, royal six-pack...
toddsgraham18 November 2021
Fans of the Princess Switch will no doubt enjoy this third installment of the Netflix movie series. All in all, it is a fun and entertaining movie, with a couple of heartfelt moments, sprinkled here and there. This Christmas, when the Star of Peace (a priceless Christmas relic on loan from the Church) is stolen, Queen Margaret and Princess Stacy enlist the help of Margaret's infamous cousin Fiona (all three played by Vanessa Hudgens) to help steal the Star back. Fiona in turn recruits her former friend Peter (played by Remy Hii), who owns a private security firm, to help the team in their Mission Impossible-like heist. Indeed, this one has a bit of a Mission Impossible and Entrapment (the one with Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones) feel to it. The script, I thought, was well written, in line with the other movies in the Princess Switch series. The dialogue was amusing at times, with several funny one-liners by Fiona such as No worries, royal six-pack; How's my fave cuzzie-in-law; Am I late for brekkie; Don't you trust me Royal boo; Pay attention, Betty Crocker. The writers also developed a backstory for Fiona in this one, which comes full circle at the end with a couple of touching scenes between Fiona and her mother, and Fiona and Peter. I might even have shed a tear or two. And, of course, it would not be the Princess Switch without another switch this time around. What makes this all work on screen is the acting. Hudgens's performance, in her multiple roles, again was brilliant. And the performances of the supporting cast, the Princess Switch regulars, were also very good this time around. The film also had a great Christmas vibe to it, with a nice soundtrack to boot. I can't forget Fiona's outrageous getup and flashy style. There was even some sexy tango in this one. May I have a Candy cane Martini, please? They look yummy. Overall, though a bit silly at times, I found myself taken in by the film. This is an entertaining new edition to the Princess Switch series and Netflix's Christmas movie line-up this season. Fans will no doubt enjoy it.
Full marks to Vanessa Hudgens
pritypoddar29 November 2021
It is the third film in 'The Princess Switch' series, featuring Vanessa Hudgens in triple role like it's prequel.
But herein, even Fiona shows her humane side.
It's not easy to skillfully play triple role in a movie while maintaining clear distinction between all the three roles, but Vanessa manages to do that.
In fact in some scenes, Margaret and Stacy are required to play Fiona and even that distinction is clear!
It's a happy movie with high dose of fashion.
But herein, even Fiona shows her humane side.
It's not easy to skillfully play triple role in a movie while maintaining clear distinction between all the three roles, but Vanessa manages to do that.
In fact in some scenes, Margaret and Stacy are required to play Fiona and even that distinction is clear!
It's a happy movie with high dose of fashion.
Star switching
MB-reviewer18519 November 2021
The Princess Switch was a standard romance comedy that felt like a Hallmark movie
The Princess Switch 2: Switched Again wasn't needed, they added a villain involving kidnapping one of the characters and other stuff to build up drama.
The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star was interesting because the series went from a romance comedy to a christmas heist movie with drama.
I'm not going to judge Vanessa Hudgens for her performance of the 3 main characters, she is trying to make it watchable and entertaining.
The heist part of the movie where they are trying to steal back the star for the special ceremony was pretty interesting to see, also it had some scenes that worked but didn't really suck me in.
The drama between Fiona's old friend was a pointless side plot to connect with the main plot, but it was here probably because they were giving her a redemption after the 2nd movie.
This was just like the other 2 movies. It was standard but I will give credit for changing it up a bit with the same concept of the films.
The Princess Switch 2: Switched Again wasn't needed, they added a villain involving kidnapping one of the characters and other stuff to build up drama.
The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star was interesting because the series went from a romance comedy to a christmas heist movie with drama.
I'm not going to judge Vanessa Hudgens for her performance of the 3 main characters, she is trying to make it watchable and entertaining.
The heist part of the movie where they are trying to steal back the star for the special ceremony was pretty interesting to see, also it had some scenes that worked but didn't really suck me in.
The drama between Fiona's old friend was a pointless side plot to connect with the main plot, but it was here probably because they were giving her a redemption after the 2nd movie.
This was just like the other 2 movies. It was standard but I will give credit for changing it up a bit with the same concept of the films.
A fun and heartwarming trilogy
magnoliacream4 December 2021
The Princess Switch dramas are fun and heartwarming. In this third installment, Fiona Pembroke, Duchess Margaret's bad-ass relation takes center stage as she undertakes a heist to help her cousin. Her backstory explains why she turned out the way she did. With a prince charming waiting in the wings for her to grow up, and two doppelgangers she can count on standing by her side, Fiona's rise from the ashes is an entertaining watch.
Not Great but Better than 1 and 2
Neon_Gold18 November 2021
This film had much better storytelling than the first two. It had more of a warmth and an actually structure to it.
The acting and writing were still as bizarre as always and I feel like either the actors couldn't film or they just didn't need them because some of the characters will disappear from the movie and then just turn up at the end.
I do think this is slightly more cliche than the other ones. It Has more lines that feel like they were ripped from over movies.
The acting and writing were still as bizarre as always and I feel like either the actors couldn't film or they just didn't need them because some of the characters will disappear from the movie and then just turn up at the end.
I do think this is slightly more cliche than the other ones. It Has more lines that feel like they were ripped from over movies.
best action switch
constantin-andronic-270-62201922 November 2021
Two's Company, Three...Felt Unnecessary
koltonbrett25 December 2021
A third Princess Switch movie was unexpected and felt unnecessary. By now, there is an obvious struggle to keep the whole "lookalikes switching places" scenario feeling fresh. This becomes apparent as this story takes too long to get interesting. I even felt the lookalike illusion beginning to break as the three Vanessa Hudgens characters started feeling more like the same person. This third movie focuses very much on the newer lookalike introduced in the previous movie. This character isn't as charming as the first two lookalikes but she gets a sweet little romance story as she learns how to deal with past hurt. It's nice when this story becomes sentimental because the humor was falling flat and the build up to the climax wasn't drawing me in. Perhaps a big problem here is that the main characters that we've enjoyed from the first two movies take a back seat in this one.
The convertible in the winter??
chelsea-cankar21 November 2021
It's ok
redloveskools16 December 2021
It was nice
ipekevamy19 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I had a good time. It was heartwarming and a bit deeper than the previous movies when it comes to character study. I didn't like Pemmie in the second movie, but here, you get to know her more and you understand why she's the way she is. The heist concept also makes you want to watch it more. Overall, I suggest you watch it to have a nice time :)
Just a feel-good Christmas movie :)
GokkieT20 November 2021
Don't expect that you'll get a thoroughly well thought story out of any Christmas movie. So on that note, this is just another lighthearted movie from the Princess switch series. It's fun to watch and gets us right in the Christmas feelings.
Vanessa's acting is top notch. Playing three totally different characters exquisitely speaks volumes on her acting skills.
Another movie to watch with Christmas just around the corner. Corny but lovely. A must watch for all the Christmas lovers!
Vanessa's acting is top notch. Playing three totally different characters exquisitely speaks volumes on her acting skills.
Another movie to watch with Christmas just around the corner. Corny but lovely. A must watch for all the Christmas lovers!
Pray there is no fourth.
Zi_Reviews_Movies21 November 2021
What a waste of a lovely night. If you are looking for a snooze fest, The Princess Switch 3 delivers. While I get the previous 2 movies, weren't that grand or amazing, they felt Christmassy and that was enough. But a romantic Christmas heist? Maybe shooting during the early pandemic phase and releasing before Christmas led to its immense quality drop.
There's either too little or too much going on, with too many characters stuffed in, each of the Vanessa's did not get their adequate screen time. I love a light-hearted movie that evades logic, but even Hallmark does a better job than this. Princess Switch 3 could be something you play on the screen during the holiday season as background noise with carols and picturesque holiday decoration that's worth a glance.
Maybe they'll add another Vanessa in the 4th sequel and they'll all be part of the Princess Switch Universe with their individual backstories, timelines, crossovers, and spin-offs.
There's either too little or too much going on, with too many characters stuffed in, each of the Vanessa's did not get their adequate screen time. I love a light-hearted movie that evades logic, but even Hallmark does a better job than this. Princess Switch 3 could be something you play on the screen during the holiday season as background noise with carols and picturesque holiday decoration that's worth a glance.
Maybe they'll add another Vanessa in the 4th sequel and they'll all be part of the Princess Switch Universe with their individual backstories, timelines, crossovers, and spin-offs.
Where are we going?
TheDesperateViewer21 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This movie was totally unnecessary, and could only be enjoyed by fans of the original 2 movies.
The only thing I like about the movie is how they explored Fiona's character and her lovely romance story. Seriously the best among the three.
Nonetheless, this movie has no point at all.
The only thing I like about the movie is how they explored Fiona's character and her lovely romance story. Seriously the best among the three.
Nonetheless, this movie has no point at all.
Turn your mind off and it's fun
jakethesnake-4200711 December 2021
The third film in the series is the worst but it's still a lot of fun. The plot is stretched and it's over the top oceans 11 but it's fun. The characters are over the top and fun but it's a lot of fun. The princess switch films are my favourite part of Christmas and I'll be watching it every year and I hope they make more.
Trash
hannah_clark-3970223 November 2021
my opinion
Ahmedfadil002 January 2022
Needs more Vanessa Hudgens
nightrader-1575521 December 2021
When I saw there was a princess switch 3 I wondered to myself "but there's already three Vanessa Hudgens, how will they top that?" It turns out they can't. There's no fourth secret Vanessa Hudhens. An absolute disappointment tbh.
Time to switch it off
ScoobySnacks6627 November 2021
I enjoyed the first Princess Switch, the second one not so much and the third feels like the trilogy has run it's course. More of a spy kids like action movie than a holiday classic, the plot focuses on the least interesting of the three characters, Fiona, and her ability to steal back a priceless tree topper before the Christmas festival begins. I think the kiddos will like this one more than the adults.
Cute but a hot mess.
mikaelawebb18 December 2021
Not sure if anyone else noticed that Sam (Prince Edward) was green screened in for the entire movie. It was a tad off but I think because there was so much going on, you could easily miss it. The editing was a bit out there & Fiona was a bit much. It felt awkwardly sexual. It was entertaining but the lesser of the 3.
Yet if they did a 4th one I'd still watch it.
Yet if they did a 4th one I'd still watch it.
Love it
shelovestravel7324 November 2021
Don't listen to the Bad Reviews
kellyjeanne-6685929 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The original Princess Switch is fantastic, but this one is great! I really love that we got more character development. It is also really funny, Fiona is really a hoot in this movie. But I didn't expect to cry either. Just watch it!
Silly yet decent
lisafordeay25 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The Princess Switch 3 is the prequel to the 2020 film of the same name and this time Margaret and Stacy have to get help from Fiona to retrieve the missing star that got stolen.
If you liked Entrapment (you know the film with Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones) and the other Princess Switch films than do check it out.
If you liked Entrapment (you know the film with Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones) and the other Princess Switch films than do check it out.
Don't even bother
xbvfuqz2 December 2021
After watching the second princess switch and being disappointed, I decided to give the 3rd one ago hoping it would redeem itself... It doesn't. Completely lost the story line and such a waste of sequels just doesn't even make sense anymore.
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