*Red, White and Royal Blue* - Alex and Henry's chemistry is unmatched - Movie Reaction

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @SpookyBibi24
    @SpookyBibi24 Год назад +1065

    You get it more in the book but it's definitely a case of "He (Henry) fell first but he (Alex) fell harder." And it's so beautiful 🥹

    • @imsungjaesmelody.thesnorte5623
      @imsungjaesmelody.thesnorte5623 Год назад +141

      Alex fell first. Boy was a goner ever since he saw Henrys picture when he was 13

    • @SpookyBibi24
      @SpookyBibi24 Год назад +134

      @@imsungjaesmelody.thesnorte5623 True, but Henry knowingly fell. Then again, it's not really a contest, they're both head over heels for each other. 🥰

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +86

      Yeah I will definitely be reading the book after seeing this movie

    • @CaspiRose99
      @CaspiRose99 Год назад +10

      Omg theres a book

    • @imsungjaesmelody.thesnorte5623
      @imsungjaesmelody.thesnorte5623 Год назад +5

      @@CaspiRose99 yes

  • @deadpoetstodd
    @deadpoetstodd Год назад +585

    I absolutely adored this film. The chemistry between Nicholas and Taylor was so so good. It did miss quite a lot out from the books but it was always going to happen when turning it into a film. What we got really made my whole life

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +46

      Yeah they could never fit it all in but even as a stand alone film it was so fun and the chemistry was amazing

    • @TheGav67
      @TheGav67 Год назад +18

      Watching them just looking at each other while Henry played the piano 🎹 was perfection enough.

    • @ambitionbird
      @ambitionbird Год назад +1

      yes exactly @@TheGav67

    • @EstherBurugu
      @EstherBurugu 3 месяца назад +1

      They put Alex and Henry in them self and it was soooooooo fucking damn❤❤❤❤

  • @LaManelle
    @LaManelle Год назад +131

    In the books, the emails are VERY juicy but also incredibly sentimental. These boys poured their hearts in these emails, about one another, about their families, their struggles, everything was laid bare in those emails and they were shared with the world.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +15

      I have heard you get a lot more of that in the books, I can't wait till I get up too those parts

  • @therealhamdan
    @therealhamdan Год назад +204

    The sex scene was just done so good. Like it didn't make me h*rny, it makes me tearing up instead because of how beautiful it was.

    • @michaelortiz1561
      @michaelortiz1561 Год назад +33

      Which is honestly so great because they could have fucked it up so badly

    • @lauracottom7425
      @lauracottom7425 Год назад +20

      Literally that scene made me feel like I was intruding. Part of me was like turn away you should not be watching this. (Yes I have watched porn and never felt that way)
      Whoever choreographed it and Nick and Taylor should get an award for that scene.

    • @Wguy56
      @Wguy56 10 месяцев назад

      @@lauracottom7425 There is an interview with the intimacy coordinator out there.

  • @GrandiaKnight
    @GrandiaKnight Год назад +136

    Love the choice of actor they cast for the king. Stephen Fry is one of the most out and proud gay actors in the UK. it just works on so many levels. You have gay royalty playing actual royalty talking about repressing who you are which is something Stephen had to do for a long time

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +13

      He was a very good choice

    • @johnnehrich9601
      @johnnehrich9601 Год назад +10

      I could make a bad joke that they really had a queen playing the part of a king - I think Stephen Fry would enjoy the joke. But the actor playing the homophobic Prince Philip also identifies as queer. (Hail, hail, the gang's all here!)

    • @yvonnemcgruder3296
      @yvonnemcgruder3296 Год назад +6

      The actor who plays the Secret Service agent Amy is Trans. Several other characters are also either LGBTQ or well known ally. The casting of everyone was very intentional.

  • @Wguy56
    @Wguy56 Год назад +36

    The Paris scene is SO sensuous!! At 24:04 Henry's hand pushes down on Alex's back, urging him in. Then, when he's fully in, Henry exhales and raises his eyebrows and nods his head, all good! It wasn't shown here, but after they finish the camera pans back and shows TWO condom wrappers.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +9

      Yeah they Paris scene was very woah, like so sensual and so beautiful, they did it so well

  • @AlStarTrek
    @AlStarTrek Год назад +60

    I’ve been with my husband for 24 years. Married for 19. We were both gasping & crying joyful tears. Want the release if the deleted or the full 3 hour version. There needs to be a sequel with a royal wedding.
    Thank you for a great movie reaction video.

  • @MsNina119
    @MsNina119 Год назад +376

    It took me like 4 hours to finish the movie, because I had to pause soo much to scream into a pillow. I looved this movie so much ❤

  • @brattneyrose5652
    @brattneyrose5652 Год назад +196

    I had two expressions on my face through this movie. Smiling so hard it hurt or sobbing.

  • @rainbowbunniie
    @rainbowbunniie Год назад +96

    "eww they're so attractive" lmao literally me through the whole movie 😂

  • @chevychase
    @chevychase Год назад +75

    The entire cast is fantastic! And Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Gallatzine COULD NOT BE BETTER!!

  • @grethangeick630
    @grethangeick630 Год назад +21

    "With their f chemistry I don't think you need source material, you just put them in a f Palace and let them just look at each other because I could watch that for another three years" 😁
    Same dude, same 😍

  • @jasonstamp10
    @jasonstamp10 Год назад +147

    That scene of them dancing in the Victoria & Albert Museum DESTROYED me. I completely teared up watching that moment. It's just so incredibly beautiful and that song was perfect. I've been to the V&A and have walked that exact corridor where they were standing, I have photos of those exact statues, and as someone who loves museums, I would absolutely melt if a guy snuck me into one late at night for a private moment like that. Like you, I felt incredibly single in that moment lol. The Paris hotel room sex scene was also incredible. So beautiful and romantic. You could tell it was choreographed and planned out by gay men. The lingering shots of them just carefully touching each other was perfect. The intimate moments through the whole film were excellent. Zahra was also one of my favorite parts of the film as well. Her reaction to finding Henry in the closet in the hotel room was hilarious. Loved the way the polo scene was edited but I wish it had been longer, there was more that happened in the book. There's a lot they changed and cut out from the book but I think this still worked well. I think they had to edit out a lot of scenes from the film to get it to a shorter runtime. It would be nice if they released the deleted scenes. One of my favorite lines was when Henry says "So my full name is Henry George Edward James Hanover-Stuart Fox." Alex says "And I thought Alexander Gabriel Claremont-Diaz was a mouthful." Henry nods and says "He is." with a smile. Henryyyy!😳😳😏

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +26

      Yes the sex scene was like the most well done tasteful think I have ever seen, it was just amazing how well planned out it looked and how well it portrayed everything it was meant too. Also Zahra was the best, I don't think she was ever on screen and I wasn't laughing, it was amazing.

    • @karouakiva1714
      @karouakiva1714 Год назад +12

      When Henry says Alex is a mouthful, it was also one of my favorite scenes. Along with "you've been wanting him to dick you down forever". Just pure gold. 😂

    • @nealdillon7812
      @nealdillon7812 Год назад +1

      Yes! One of the most beautiful scenes I’ve ever seen.

    • @stevenklimecky4918
      @stevenklimecky4918 Год назад +2

      I feel just like you on all of that, except that I'm a Europhile stuck in the Midwest U.S., and I've never had the luxury to travel across the pond to all the great museums and other amazing sites for art and architecture, etc. I've dreamed of living in some European capital or major city all my life, but, Alas!, kinda chained to the comparatively unsophisticated U.S.A.

    • @Sentientmatter8
      @Sentientmatter8 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@stevenklimecky4918just go!

  • @thomasedward-anthony658
    @thomasedward-anthony658 Год назад +42

    Notice Alex and Henry are taking turns wearing the light blue hoodie ? Exactly what boyfriends would do.

    • @KindleandBook
      @KindleandBook Год назад +5

      Unfortunately they are each different hoodies. Not the same. It’s in the small details.

    • @johannanel1181
      @johannanel1181 Год назад

      They each have one. Henry wore his when they said goodbye at the plane just before the emails leaked and Alex wore his while watching Miguel's interview.❤❤❤

  • @0912sooli
    @0912sooli Год назад +291

    They cut alot from the book but it was still good...just a little bit more simple and silly than the book

    • @jordanr4828
      @jordanr4828 Год назад +6

      Agreed!

    • @Dr.SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi
      @Dr.SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi Год назад +17

      I have not read the book but the movie was great. I thought it would be silly but it's so sweet & thoughtful.

    • @amcuevas
      @amcuevas Год назад +14

      ​@@Dr.SyedSaifAbbasNaqvirecommend reading the book. It's SO much more flushed out, and the female characters weren't completely gutted like they were in the movie. Henry's mom and Alex's sister being completely removed was tragic.

    • @RedBanana_
      @RedBanana_ Год назад +19

      @@amcuevas Honestly, the women in that book were basically the only reason anything ever got done. Especially Zahra, that woman deserves *at least* twice what she’s being paid for putting up with Alex.

    • @amcuevas
      @amcuevas Год назад +7

      @@RedBanana_ not even including June or Catherine is illegal lol

  • @KindleandBook
    @KindleandBook Год назад +41

    Fun fact, after the shot was filmed where they were buried under the cake, they actually had a food fight with the cake because crew and extra’s wanted a go, I heard Nicholas tell this in an interview. He still found cake behind his ears the next day because it was so hard to remove.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +4

      That's hilarious

    • @KindleandBook
      @KindleandBook Год назад +6

      @@ethanclarkreacts There is a small clip of both of them after they said Cut standing there covered in cake and Taylor goes “I’m just a baby” in a baby voice and Nicholas wails something dramatically. It’s quite funny. Seems Taylor got the brunt of the cake in his face, Nicholas’ face was fairly clean.

  • @RinaOvcharenko
    @RinaOvcharenko Год назад +193

    I felt like a third wheel while watching Paris scene. It was too intimate, I kept pausing it, it was too much

    • @cassieredmond154
      @cassieredmond154 Год назад +36

      Omg, same! I kept looking away but then couldn’t help but look back

    • @isaiahnichols3597
      @isaiahnichols3597 Год назад +37

      It was intense, but like other comments point out. It’s great queer representation.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +49

      While I also felt like a third wheel, I couldn't look away, I just think the scene was done so beautifully

  • @skaterboizjoe
    @skaterboizjoe Год назад +17

    I'm one of the millions of older single gay men who fell in love with this romance story. I think I have watched it about 45 times. I wanted to cry less and see some reaction videos.The cry less thought was completely wrong. I cried along with you, both happy and sad tears. When you said "I've never felt so single in my whole life" my brain almost exploded. I have thought that way each time I viewed it! I searched for someone who was a "normal/romantic" gay man watching this. You are completely that! The fact that a younger guy, such as yourself, likes them holding hands is uncommon in the states. For me that is completely romantic. You can't kiss or be in bed 24 hrs a day, but you can hold hands sitting on the couch. I was married to a woman I loved at the time, but it was just not my life. I need that love I am seeing between Alex and Henry as a piece of my life. I am in a FB group of about 50% gay men , a small segment of queer people and 35 % straight women. They mentioned that in straight romance, the women are objectified and in gay romance each man stands on his own, but is better being in a couple.I was shocked that so many straight women read m/m romances and now they get to watch one.
    I have zero idea how you can even be single-I bet that will change as men see you letting your inside self out after seeing Alex and Henry do so. I plan on watching your other videos (obvi).If only to gaze at a handsome man who has emotions.. Thanks for putting yourself out there. This is a tough movie to watch and not melt down in tears. I am hoping for a sequel, that seems to be the consensus among most people in my group.
    I will be waiting impatiently for your reaction to that!
    There is a spectrum of gay men, each authentic to themselves, but all of us just need love.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +6

      Thank you for all you kind words, they mean a lot, I am so glad you enjoyed my reaction

  • @lovemikey21
    @lovemikey21 Год назад +43

    I need the 3 hour long director's cut of this movie.

  • @stevenjump8234
    @stevenjump8234 Год назад +170

    I absolutely loved this movie. I've watched it twice already and probably will a third time. Acting from both actors was beautiful and top tier performances. I love the love scene and how it was shot and acted. It was clear that for Alex this was virgin territory for him and Henry had more experience. It subtle and beautiful. I hope we get a sequel or better yet a series because I need Alex & Henry in my life!

    • @vandanak8942
      @vandanak8942 Год назад

      Book name?

    • @stevenjump8234
      @stevenjump8234 Год назад +5

      @@vandanak8942 I think the book has the same title Red, White & Royal Blue.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +11

      Yes as solely a movie watcher atm, I still would love a sequel, in movie or book form because I want more too

    • @vandanak8942
      @vandanak8942 Год назад +2

      @@stevenjump8234 thanks

    • @Northstarboysvsp
      @Northstarboysvsp Год назад

      No Fr 😂

  • @AntonioTC416
    @AntonioTC416 Год назад +35

    Feeling the singlehood BAD! The chemistry between these two had me at "hello". This story reminds me a little of a certain other Royal Spare that also fought for his love. Love your reaction!

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +4

      Right the chemistry was killing me, I just couldn't figure out how it was so good (well great acting), I am so glad you enjoyed my reaction

  • @misterrobot4782
    @misterrobot4782 Год назад +124

    I want to spam the video of all the self proclaimed movie critics on social media who had said earlier that Nicholas and Taylor were miscasts. I can't thank the casting director enough for giving us the perfect Alex and Henry. Loved this film so much

    • @bituponb8668
      @bituponb8668 Год назад +5

      Me too I was so waiting for the movie ❤

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +10

      Yes they were so good, when when I posted the trailer people were talking about it and though I don't know the books I was like these men are fantastic

    • @sophiablackthorn
      @sophiablackthorn Год назад +5

      ​​@@ethanclarkreactsMost of the hate came from the promotional pictures, before they trailer came out. People took like 4 promotional photos, analysed them and decided that Taylor and Nick hated each other so they wouldn't have chemistry in the movie. It was absolutely ridiculous.

    • @darth_kal-el
      @darth_kal-el 20 дней назад

      @@sophiablackthornwhich was stupid given that Taylor and Nick are good friends as seen on social media and in the behind the scenes.

  • @teiganamy2724
    @teiganamy2724 Год назад +18

    At the end of the post credits scene where there in cake at the end it says ‘For Kristy’ which is a tribute to Taylor Zakhar Perez’s older sister who passed away in June.❤ I loved this reaction!!!

  • @Skippyboy2348
    @Skippyboy2348 Год назад +15

    This movie made me feel so much because I never thought as a queer person I only ever expected tragedy. Getting a happy ending wasn’t something I thought I would be able to have. I am so happy for people coming after me that they don’t have to think their lives will only end in tragedy.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +2

      Yes it is beautiful too see a nice happy ending for once :)

  • @kuyanilakota6571
    @kuyanilakota6571 Год назад +10

    You are right. The message is, "To Love is To Live." Everyone deserves love without conditions set upon them. There is too much hate in the world. It is easier to hate than to love, but we all need to try.

  • @shaungerald23
    @shaungerald23 Год назад +116

    They could have delayed the kiss 10-15 min longer to focus more on their chemistry as "friends" and getting comfortable with one another but other than that, it was great. I kind of wish they turned the book into two-three movies so they could really set it all up with all the characters. But it was great. Love seeing two regular joes fall in love and not the gay stereotypes you see so much today. I hope we move past that.

    • @0912sooli
      @0912sooli Год назад +27

      I think tv series would have been perfect and its good for streaming platform like Amazon...Im sad they didnt make it

    • @shaungerald23
      @shaungerald23 Год назад +7

      @@0912sooli I'm sure it will get another remake at some point. Or someone else will get the rights to make a limited tv series. Who knows!

    • @Gaia_Seraphina
      @Gaia_Seraphina Год назад +16

      A 4 episodes miniseries would have been the best choice.

    • @Gkwilson1487
      @Gkwilson1487 Год назад +6

      Yeah def should’ve been a mini series

    • @RedBanana_
      @RedBanana_ Год назад +8

      @@Gaia_Seraphina Honestly, 6 30-40min episodes would’ve been great.

  • @horacioyrausquin4601
    @horacioyrausquin4601 Год назад +4

    Henry has to cut that rope that binds him to Alex. The king with his back to the boys, smiles as he hears Henry confessing his love for Alex! He may be remembering his own youth. Sweet review! Imposible you are single!

  • @rin-ez3pr
    @rin-ez3pr Год назад +12

    i'm so glad i watched this movie with my girlfriend because i would have had a breakdown otherwise. this is honestly the kind of cute romcom we queer people deserve !!!

  • @mathewaquino6304
    @mathewaquino6304 Год назад +72

    Thank you so much for you awesome reaction. Not only was this movie a sweet romcom, but I think it had awesome queer representation. .I really loved the moment in there first sex scene when Alex said “who’s going to do what to whom”, and Henry Hugs him. That was such a sweet moment, and it’s really great that the movie showed all aspects of a romance. I agree with you, it doesn’t matter that there’s only one book there needs to be a sequel .Thanks again for your amazing reaction!

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +8

      Yes it was so sweet and cute, I loved that scene too cause I feel like in most media you have people going right into it but it was nice to see them be honest and slow, felt like more real of a connection

  • @jramirez1298
    @jramirez1298 Год назад +55

    the probably didn't have enough time , but i wish they would have included a scene ending the career of that reporter!

    • @vandanak8942
      @vandanak8942 Год назад +3

      Yeah

    • @eunoiia7213
      @eunoiia7213 Год назад +6

      oml yes I hated him with a burning passion

    • @susanroche9064
      @susanroche9064 4 месяца назад

      Looking forward to seeing that in the sequel.

  • @charliebradbury3450
    @charliebradbury3450 Год назад +11

    Loved the book so much and really apreciated how well the actors do with there personalites. I wish they kept some of the amazing lines from their emails tho like "if alex was the storm, then henry was the ground where lightning touched down." 😢 💜💙💖

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +3

      Yes there were so many line in the book that I wish they kept, but I guess it is hard when there is so much good source material

  • @justlike1olivia
    @justlike1olivia Год назад +39

    the reveal of both their assistants (or whatever they're called) are actually together is even funnier in the book cause they try to figure out who zahra is engaged with for like half the book and then at the end shes like guess i gotta calle my fiance to get your relationship fixed
    but in general they did such an amazing job with this movie and didnt stray too far from the book
    i do still like some things in the book more but the movie on its own is just perfect
    and you just being like "they're so beautiful" and "god the chemistry" the entire time is such a mood haha
    would definitely recommend you reading the book
    i read it like 3 times before the movie came out and will be reading it again now that i've watched the movie

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +8

      Yeah I will definitely be reading the book after seeing this movie

    • @kareneide
      @kareneide Год назад

      When did they have time to develop a relationship with those two?

  • @nutkja
    @nutkja Год назад +51

    You had the EXACT same reaction that I did at 14:49! I was like "Gross! They're too cute."

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +2

      I glad that the gross reaction is not just a me thing haha

  • @IvIina
    @IvIina Год назад +14

    It's gonna be a classic for years to watch!❤❤

  • @misswendyjane4992
    @misswendyjane4992 Год назад +14

    I laughed so hard when you said you've never felt more single. 😆🤣

    • @Phelie315
      @Phelie315 Год назад +1

      Relatable though :D

  • @devinp5591
    @devinp5591 Год назад +8

    This movie was AMAZING! Fun fact, they are real American journalists. The first one you see is Rachel Maddow and the second is Joy Reid. They each anchor shows on MSNBC.

  • @WaterFountain
    @WaterFountain Год назад +48

    I really recommend you reading the book, the book and the movie has alot of differences like there are several charecters, for example: June, Alex's sister is missing in the movie. But that was bound to happen they had to fit 300+ pages in a 2-hour long movie. I really think that the book is worth reading as we get to understand how Alex slowly starts seeing Henry in better light or how sexually confused he got after the kiss happened, we also see all the conversations they had through the emails or even through their phones. All these topics got kinda brushed up in the movie. But this doesn't change the fact that I absolutely loved the movie as well!!

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +9

      Yeah I will definitely be reading the book after seeing this movie, I am so excited for more details

    • @WaterFountain
      @WaterFountain Год назад +6

      @@ethanclarkreacts will you be posting your reaction to reading the book as well?

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +6

      Yes I will be, I don't really know how I am going to structure it yet but I will be getting too it soon

    • @WaterFountain
      @WaterFountain Год назад +5

      @@ethanclarkreacts that's amazing! I'll look forward to it!!! You can look up reading vlogs to see how others structure it for some inspiration. Either way, I'm excited to see your reaction to the book. As you will be reading it after the movie, I'm curious to see which one would you like better, the book or the movie

  • @importanttrivia
    @importanttrivia Год назад +16

    Perez and Galitzine are wonderful in this film. Much has been said about their chemistry, which is palpable. But neither actor has shown as much heart or honesty in their other work. The difference is the sensitivity of the creative team. Director Matthew Lopez and cinematographer Stephen Goldblatt give them a glowing jewel box to inhabit. With the addition of the intimacy coordinator, Robbie Taylor Hunt, the intensity of the character's relationship materializes on screen. You sense that there was pride and love coming from all departments and that that provided a platform which allowed the two lead actors to become two lead characters that make us laugh and cry and love them. Cynics have attacked the film for not being what they want or think it should be, but that is short-sighted. The achievement of RW&RB is that it is completely what it sets out to be -- a smiling act of hope and love.

  • @bryancollins5064
    @bryancollins5064 2 месяца назад +2

    So right. Also, 2 straight actors to pull off that chemistry really speaks to their talent.

  • @skah12
    @skah12 Год назад +16

    That F you Miguel was such a mood HAHAHAHA that guy was sus from the beginning

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +1

      Yeah as soon as he said journalist I knew he would be trouble

  • @heyitsmira17
    @heyitsmira17 Год назад +21

    Honestly, I loved the movie. The actors were perfectly casted and truly gave their all here, you can tell. The fact that they managed to make you feel as invested as one is while reading the books in a movie version with time constraints and whatnot, is an amazing feat. This and Heartstopper just days apart is just so healing and heartwarming ♡
    I also have to say that I LOVED your reaction too, it felt like watching a movie with a friend. So nice and fun 😊 thank you for it, you made my day

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +7

      Yes, the acting was phenomenal, everything they did and said was just so believable and made you love them both so much. Also thank you so much, all I want people too feel when watching my reactions is that it is like watching a movie with a friend so that is so amazing too hear, thanks again means a lot :)

  • @mjustjeanette7026
    @mjustjeanette7026 Год назад +3

    #Art is supposed to challenge us... This movie does challenge us. So many issues gently placed into our minds to think on, to be a starting point for a conversation.

  • @Mira_Simmons05
    @Mira_Simmons05 Год назад +5

    "To all my singles out there, how y'all feeling". I'm feeling forever alone

  • @BadBoyKlossyyy
    @BadBoyKlossyyy Год назад +13

    I wonder if u notice Henry is wearing Alex's blue hoodie when they're in the museum.It's the same hoodie with when the sence Alex talk with Nora😃

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +1

      Ah I didn't pick up on that, that is so cute, thanks for letting me know

  • @nutkja
    @nutkja Год назад +41

    49:02 It's interesting that you commented on how would this would happen in the real world. The author wrote the book after Trump was elected in 2016 as sort of an alternate universe that is not perfect but just a little better than our current one. A lot of the themes you pointed out get even more developed in the book. It's really cool to see someone who hasn't read the book pick up on the themes! I'm really glad the movie was able to get those across.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +3

      Yeah I think the movie did a really good job with the themes, especially since I think they did theme nice and subtlety. Though I will definitely be reading the book after seeing this movie

    • @mythicalunicorn4530
      @mythicalunicorn4530 Год назад +4

      I'm pretty sure Casey said that they wrote it before the 2016 election but then was so depressed that the Richards of her book actually won in real life so they didn't release it until 2019. When they decided to release it, it was like hope for the 2020 election so that people had hope that Trump wouldn't be reelected.

    • @johnnehrich9601
      @johnnehrich9601 Год назад

      The events of the story take place between the fall of 2019 and through to Nov. 2020. Not only is Trump replaced but Ellen as a stand-in for Hillary but covid doesn't happen during the timeframe of the story.

  • @youmnambae7488
    @youmnambae7488 Год назад +23

    From a fan of the book, i was pleasantly surprised by the movie, now that was an adaptation !! I missed June but overrall it was way better than i expected !

  • @ambitionbird
    @ambitionbird Год назад +4

    Looking back, I think this might be the best and most insightful reaction video I've seen. I think you are so perceptive in honing in on how Alex fell in love with a person, and a friend, whom he had gotten to know. That fact sets this movie apart so much from anything else I have seen.

  • @MarcinViscardi
    @MarcinViscardi Год назад +21

    This movie was fantastic. Romantic, beautiful and they had the money to make it. It looks awesome. So sweet.

  • @natashasnowdesigns
    @natashasnowdesigns Год назад +4

    “This is going to be an unhealthy movie for my mental state 🎉” lol saaammmeeee

  • @christinahickmon5237
    @christinahickmon5237 Год назад +28

    I saw this and clicked right away

  • @christianfrost8660
    @christianfrost8660 Год назад +8

    We need a second film so we can have a second wedding with a second CAKE!!!

  • @E_btsot798
    @E_btsot798 Год назад +5

    all I know Is i want a sequal to this movie stat! I want to see them both living their truths now that they're both out and proud!

  • @MrsMedearis2018
    @MrsMedearis2018 Год назад +9

    Their first kiss ❤ and Alex's "oh shit" moment, way better than if he actually said it. 16:46

  • @Inactive7095
    @Inactive7095 Год назад +21

    I love Amy, I love Zarha, I love Alex, I love Henry. This whole movie was a balm for my bi a** 😂

  • @susananderson7504
    @susananderson7504 5 месяцев назад +2

    You MUST read the book. There is so much more. As a straight 63 year old woman I can honestly say this is the best most romantic story I've seen. The love scenes are just swoon. I'm in love with both of them too

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  4 месяца назад +1

      I made sure I read it after, I actually did a while series reacting too it :)

  • @dianethx
    @dianethx Год назад +5

    I saw the movie first and loved it. Seen it several times already. After that, I got the book and while it’s great, I think the movie is better. The dialogue is snappy and funny and the emotions really come through the movie. But the book is worth reading, too.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +2

      I just love them both so much for different reasons

  • @woogusboogus9947
    @woogusboogus9947 Год назад +8

    OH MY GOD I DIDNT EVEN KNOW IT WAS MADE INTO A MOVIE, THIS BOOK WAS SOOOOO GOOD

  • @natangie
    @natangie Год назад +9

    The Owl Hoo(s) got me dead 😭😂😭😭 thank you for this reaction! Let's wish for a sequel indeed 💙

  • @anamikatamang2539
    @anamikatamang2539 Год назад +11

    You know whats my only problem THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIES like i want more of them this is not enough. the chemistry is sooooooo good it should have been longerrrrrrrr its not a want its a need

  • @faithdaqueene
    @faithdaqueene Год назад +18

    I loved this movie sm for no reason (I’ve legit watched it 5 times in a row

  • @trancedoutkid
    @trancedoutkid Год назад +6

    "Eww, thats so cute!" -me while watching this whole movie, being simultaneously giddy and bitter at the same time lmao

  • @shreyasharma1101
    @shreyasharma1101 Год назад +10

    Literally the best reaction I have seen to RWRB. AMAZING.

  • @toner37
    @toner37 Год назад +8

    I saw the movie once it became available. Went out and got the book the next day. Still re-watching the movie a few more times at least. So many good moments.
    side note: Greg Berlanti who helped make Love, Simon was part of this movie. Also Rachel Hilson who played Nora was also Mia from Love, Victor. In case anyone mighty not have know or wondered.

  • @mjustjeanette7026
    @mjustjeanette7026 Год назад +2

    I'm in absolute awe at how they translated into visual media much of the early part of Henry and Alex's as they learnt about each other. While the book has a deeper story line about Richards not having that as part of the movie, I think, was a good idea. We are rewarded with beautifully crafted moive that hits all the high notes of a rom-com just with queer representation front and centre.
    Seeing the level of intimacy grow between the two men is such a shot to the heart: the little intimacies, like some of those gazes, that are part of a healthy relationship was an added joy. Plus, Taylor and Nick are truly pretty as well as very talented.
    We believe in Henry and Alex.
    #rwrb #AllTheFeels

  • @georgeallen7887
    @georgeallen7887 Год назад +6

    Your reactions were adorable, too. And I love your voice and the tart, brief and emotional comments you make.

  • @jgreftegreff
    @jgreftegreff Год назад +10

    Jeez.. I felt more single than ever after watching your reaction to this movie

  • @arkasengupta6538
    @arkasengupta6538 Год назад +5

    Romance is not dead!

  • @pwrprez
    @pwrprez Год назад +5

    The museum scene is EVERYTHING. 🥰🥰

  • @supercalime
    @supercalime Год назад +5

    A little fun fact: here In 43:14 the person on the laptop is the author of the book making a cameo

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +2

      That is so fun, I love a cameo, thanks for pointing it out

  • @efferal
    @efferal Год назад +8

    The actor who plays Henry , stars in another LGBT movie from 2016 called Handsome Devil which is a little similar to Heartstopper

    • @LadyTheLaddy
      @LadyTheLaddy Год назад

      But way less satisfying I remember the end of handsome devil pissing me off XD

  • @edinnes
    @edinnes Год назад +2

    100K!! Go Ethan!! Proud of you!!

  • @kathrynhoward4196
    @kathrynhoward4196 Год назад +5

    Thank you so much for putting on the subtitles. I finally have some answers to various 'what did they say?' questions.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +2

      No problem I like to have them anyways so if I didn't make the audio loud enough people still know what they are saying

    • @kathrynhoward4196
      @kathrynhoward4196 Год назад

      @@ethanclarkreacts Smart, and very appreciated.

  • @mflowers81
    @mflowers81 Год назад +2

    This is the best commentary and reaction to RWRB that I have seen. Your reactions are brilliant. I wish you could be nominated for an award. I think your roundup at the end where you try and make sense of what you have just witnessed, is a lot more articulate than I would have been able to manage at the time, and that’s after an English degree in which film studies was a module. However, my reaction to this film has been like nothing else I have seen. It’s the only film I’ve watched c.10 times in quick succession. It just leaves you with a wonderful warm feeling. Look forward to seeing more of your videos. 😊

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад

      You are too kind, and I am so glad you enjoyed. If you are new here I have reactions to the book, deleted scenes and a rewatch as well :)

  • @tommiller3017
    @tommiller3017 Год назад +1

    I'm 71 and loved this movie. Almost all the movies of gay "romances" were like one guy socking the other and saying, "Gosh, I like you!" or psychopaths or tragedy, aka "you got what you deserve."
    They should issue the director's cut, if only for the outtake of the story of "The Young Prince."
    Greatest line to take away- You can stay in your world and nothing will ever happen.
    But, Henry, nothing will ever happen."

  • @ashfromthesky
    @ashfromthesky Год назад +4

    help this reaction is such a mood😭😭😭 this and heartstopper genuinely made me feel SOOOO single

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +2

      Right, it doesn't help that they were released so close together, they are not being considerate of the singles

  • @stevenklimecky4918
    @stevenklimecky4918 Год назад +2

    I haven't been this obsessed with a movie in a long time.

  • @tonyandrich
    @tonyandrich Год назад +6

    Ethan, you are probably aware of another similar story. Alex and Prince Henry are in their twenties. The similar story is a series, Young Royals. It’s about the second son of the Queen of Sweden, Prince Wilhelm. He goes away to boarding school and falls in love with a working class boy, Simon. If you haven’t seen it, please give it a try. I believe you will enjoy it.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +2

      I actually have seen that show and love it so much, and I have my reaction to season 2 on my channel

  • @gustavocoria9468
    @gustavocoria9468 Год назад +7

    We do need a sequel!! OMG! This movie really destroyed me! Thanks for making this reaction...

  • @ariadnepyanfar1048
    @ariadnepyanfar1048 3 месяца назад +1

    You’ve been my absolute favourite reactor to this movie by far.

  • @AAARRRGGGHHHHHH
    @AAARRRGGGHHHHHH Год назад +7

    Single here too! Also feeling emotional & heartbroken but so happy that this is a thing that exists. Read the book, my love - you’ll adore it. 😘

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад

      Yeah I will definitely be reading the book after seeing this movie

  • @peabeanmilk
    @peabeanmilk Год назад +4

    absolutely adored this movie and your reaction to it! i was cackling every single time you got "grossed out" by how cute they are LMAOOOO I FEEL YOU MY GUY
    ITS SO FUCKING CUTEEEEE and youre right, so so full of heart and love and joy

  • @hanaj
    @hanaj Год назад +7

    I listened to the audiobook about a year ago. Totally fell in love with the story. Liked the movie, but the book is so beautiful

  • @amcuevas
    @amcuevas Год назад +40

    The movie was cute and fun, but my main critique is that the movie completely gutted EVERY female character (and glossed over Henry's severe depression.) They removed Alex's sister and Henry's mom, who were core parts of the story (June being Alex's moral center and Princess Catherine being Henry's foil).
    All in all, 7/10

    • @AlexBsSecret
      @AlexBsSecret Год назад +17

      imo most reviewers are totally in love with and raving about the strong female characters like the president, her assistant, Alex' friend and even how supportive Henry's sister is. Henry being depressed is also hinted well for viewers in the movie, he mentions several times the impact his dad's death had on him and there were several shots of him alone in rooms sad/crying and obviously suffering. But I understand what you mean because this movie should have been at least longer or made into a mini series, they would have had more time to explain things and flesh out characters even better. But for what it's worth, the movie is getting huge views all around the world, it's a cute rom-com movie and good representation for lgbtq

    • @johnnehrich9601
      @johnnehrich9601 Год назад

      Amazon insisted the movie be restricted to two hours and I doubt a series was ever possible. For every minute you might want them to include from the book is one minute would have to be cut from what they did include. And to do any of these side themes any justice would take a bunch of minutes.

  • @Jefferson_starkid
    @Jefferson_starkid Год назад +3

    at the party dance scene "I feel sick :D" same buddy

  • @rockyboy623
    @rockyboy623 6 месяцев назад +2

    Well, wishing upon a falling star works. The sequel is officially being written.

  • @laylammorais
    @laylammorais Год назад +8

    Hi, I am one of the Singles club members 😂 and yes, they both really made me feel really lonely and third wheeling 🤣🤣

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +1

      Right, I just kept sitting there and thinking, should I leave, am I interrupting haha

  • @aythia82
    @aythia82 Год назад +4

    "Ewww, ewww, it's so cute!"
    Hahahaha, best response. Also yes. Also... they managed that song feel romantic :P

  • @johnnehrich9601
    @johnnehrich9601 Год назад +1

    There are several addresses which are well known. The White House is at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Fictitious Sherlock Holmes' apartment was 221B Baker St. In England, the Prime Minister's official residence is No. 10 Downing St. So just after Henry learns the emails have been hacked, he asks if they can get word to Alex, he is told they can't get through to the White House, who might be talking to Downing St. but not Buckingham Palace. (Not exactly sure why but this explanation is needed for the story line.)

  • @TheGav67
    @TheGav67 Год назад +5

    Your passion shared during this movie 🎥 was
    🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷

  • @drcnicole
    @drcnicole Год назад +9

    As a fellow single... This love story makes me want that kind of Epic love

  • @danielparker6091
    @danielparker6091 Год назад +6

    This was such a good film, I agree with you this movie made me feel so single, but it's great to see a film like this as a gay man, this movie also gives me hope

  • @lauraeastburn8826
    @lauraeastburn8826 Год назад +3

    I've seen this movie several times and I still feel emptiness, babes!!!!!

  • @eleanorshellstrop39
    @eleanorshellstrop39 Год назад +3

    I read the book first and I literally cried so many times. In the book them not talking after being together in Texas is longer than in the movie

  • @sanneannelies843
    @sanneannelies843 Год назад +5

    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 10 times! It just gets better and better!!! ❤❤❤

  • @brygram
    @brygram Год назад +2

    I know the discussion is about the wonderful movie....Ethan, I will bet that you may not be single forever...as your VALUE is showing...

  • @yaynayormeh
    @yaynayormeh Год назад +5

    36:40 No. 10 Downing Street is the British equivalent of The White House

  • @Ackee2711
    @Ackee2711 Год назад +18

    You have to read the book, it amazing! The movie is good, but the book is much better. Please buy the collector's edition, it has an extra chapter regarding Henry.

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад +2

      Yeah I will definitely be reading the book after seeing this movie, and good too know about that extra chapter, thanks

  • @ohwhatever
    @ohwhatever Год назад +9

    I watched this reaction more times than I'm willing to admit 😅 too good

    • @ethanclarkreacts
      @ethanclarkreacts  Год назад

      That makes me very happy, glad you enjoyed

    • @mjustjeanette7026
      @mjustjeanette7026 Год назад

      I keep looking for more reaction videos for #rwrb.

    • @ohwhatever
      @ohwhatever 9 месяцев назад

      @@ethanclarkreacts I have a super crappy day today, so I needed to take my mind of things and I came back to this reaction of yours. I won't say it instantly made everything better, but it helped me for those 50 odd minutes to calm down a bit and I even laughed some. So thanks for that.

  • @hx3trapped
    @hx3trapped Год назад +6

    Great reaction! I totally recommend reading the book. If not read it…get the audiobook version. It’s a fantastic audiobook! The narrator does a great job of giving the feelings and emotions of McQuiston’s book. Thanks for your reaction!

  • @mickilicyes5399
    @mickilicyes5399 5 месяцев назад +1

    Watching your response to this movie was so heart warming to me. I am a 67 year old woman who raised three boys all who turned out to be straight, but I was open to the fact that they might not be. I am watching these videos to be able to get a sense of how gay people feel because it was so hidden as I grew up and I want to understand. Thank you for your honest and emotional opinion on this wonderful and much needed movie.