Is PR×PRince Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2019)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of PR×PRince (2019), audiences are invited back into the world of Romance. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "“They have a grand history, but they don’t have any money!” Such is the historic little country Pecchieno. Their prime minister, after struggling with this problem, has hit on the plan of an immense PR campaign to save the country from its financial difficulties… which is to host a highly publicized national tour featuring the three handsome princes, with the oldest prince, the protagonist, at their head, as well as holding a banquet to find wealthy heiresses for the princess to marry. Although the first prince is extremely attractive, due to a certain situation he has been hiding this. However, in order to save his country, he’ll put his beauty to use in this grand PR strategy!!"

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In PR×PRince, even the presence of Sea Towaki struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Romance. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is PR×PRince worth your time? If you appreciate Romance films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, PR×PRince misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 137 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.