Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, there was a beautiful princess named Isabella. She had long, flowing golden hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a kind heart that endeared her to everyone she met. Isabella was loved and admired by her people, and her kingdom prospered under her wise rule. However, not all was well in the kingdom. An evil witch named Morgana had long harbored jealousy and hatred towards Isabella. Morgana was once a talented young witch who felt scorned when her magical abilities weren't recognized.
Morgana was once a talented young witch who felt scorned when her magical abilities weren't recognized. Over the years, her resentment grew, and she vowed to take revenge on the princess. Morgana plotted to transform Isabella into a hideous creature, hoping it would bring shame to both the princess and her kingdom.
19 Thoughts I Had While Watching The Princess Switch: Switched Again
I have a confession to make: I have never seen the Netflix original movie The Princess Switch. I assume, based on context clues, that it’s about a princess who gets switched, but I really can’t be sure. Luckily, a sequel recently hit the streaming service, so I had a second chance to acquaint myself with the franchise’s charms. Below, find an ordered list of everything I thought while watching The Princess Switch: Switched Again.
- Okay, so Stacy (Vanessa Hudgens!) is a baker who flew to Belgravia (?) for a baking contest and switched places with Margaret, the Duchess of Montenaro (also Vanessa Hudgens!), who happens to be identical to her (because they’re both Vanessa Hudgens!). Now Margaret is in love with Stacy’s friend Kevin (Nick Sagar), and Stacy is full-on married to Margaret’s former fiancé, Prince Edward (Sam Palladio). Got it? Good, because I’m already tired.
- Now Margaret is apparently in line for the throne, which is apparently causing romance problems for everyone. We’ll probably find out why.
- The Belgravia Royal Castle’s Christmas decorations are making me wish Thanksgiving would hurry up and end, so we could get to tree season already.
- Stacy is very worried about Margaret’s upcoming coronation, partly because Margaret recently broke up with Kevin, whose young daughter really misses them as a couple. I’m no screenwriter, but I’m going to guess these two are going to end up back together!
- Someone in Chicago is ordering a hot dog on the street, and now I can’t stop thinking about how unappealing it sounds to eat a hot dog in the freezing Midwestern cold. Street dogs are a spring, summer and fall food only.
- Stacy is in Chicago, it turns out, to invite Margaret’s sad ex Kevin to her coronation. He claims he’s moved on, but he’s in sweats, which is movie code for “a shell of a human being,” so.
- Okay, we’re all going to Montenaro, where Margaret lives. (I know royals are wealthy, but couldn't Stacy have texted Kevin to grab a JetBlue flight and save a little cash?)
- I don’t know why, but I hate Kevin’s turtleneck. He’s actually pretty hot, and he deserves a better sweater.
- Montage/palace tour time! Kevin and Margaret get into one of those classic throwing-flour-on-each-other fights that play so well in rom-coms, but would be extremely weird IRL.
- We’ve reached that crucial second switch! We meet a party-girl blonde (also—you won’t believe this—Vanessa Hudgens!), who turns out to be Margaret’s cousin Fiona. She says things like “Pics or it didn’t happen,” so we know she is bad.
- Meanwhile, Margaret’s chief of staff curves Kevin by proxy, asking if he’s “truly the consort for a queen.” Okay, Queen Elizabeth II! God, I wish I hadn‘t blown through Season 4 of The Crown so quickly. Unbeknownst to them, Stacy and Margaret agree to switch places again so that Margaret can spend more leisure time with Kevin.
- Eventually, it occurs to a broke Fiona that she looks, uh. exactly like Margaret (and Stacy), and that could be to her advantage in making off with royal money. She dyes her hair dark and promptly starts wreaking havoc as Margaret’s impostor clone.
- There are a lot of filler scenes in which Kevin’s daughter Christmas-shops, but, unfortunately, my brain is glazing over too much to recap them. Cute kid, though!
- Fiona is extremely awful at being Margaret, because—if you recall—Margaret is good, and Fiona is bad. Fiona’s minions lock Stacy up in a cellar, thinking she’s Margaret, and. yeah. My brain hurts.
- Prince Edward figures out the deception, which seems to be his only real role in the movie, and Stacy is rescued.
- Unfortunately, that’s not the end of this deeply convoluted plot; Margaret’s chief of staff sees an incriminating tattoo and realizes that the woman he thinks is Margaret is really Fiona. Sadly, he also sucks, and is down to help her get coronated and flee if she splits the royal cash with him.
- Fiona-as-Margaret dumps Kevin (rude!), and he and his daughter prepare to go back to Chicago. Not so fast, though; a reunited Margaret and Stacy stop Fiona’s coronation, intercept Kevin at the airport, and have a handily present priest marry Kevin and the real Margaret.
- Also, Margaret is queen now. So, are they going to split their time between Montenaro and Chicago, or. How is Kevin’s daughter going to do school? Distance learning? Okay, I'll stop.
- The movie is over, and my brain is officially oatmeal. Happy holidays, one and all!
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Utilizing dark magic and a spell she had perfected, Morgana cast a spell on Isabella, turning her into a witch. The transformation was shocking. Isabella's golden hair turned black, her eyes became piercing green, and her once radiant complexion grew pale and sickly. She was devastated but refused to let the curse define her. Determined to regain her true form and save her kingdom, Isabella embraced her new identity as the "Princess Witch." The Princess Witch embarked on a quest to seek the help of magical creatures and wise sorcerers who resided in distant lands. She traveled through enchanted forests, climbed treacherous mountains, and crossed treacherous rivers. Along her journey, she encountered various obstacles and faced dangerous adversaries, but her courage and determination never wavered. Through her encounters with mystical beings, Isabella learned powerful spells and gained invaluable knowledge. She mastered the ancient art of potion-making, learned to communicate with animals, and even harnessed the ability to control the elements. With each step, she grew more confident in her abilities and closer to breaking the curse. As word of the Princess Witch spread throughout the kingdom, her people rallied behind her. They saw beyond her altered appearance and recognized her unwavering spirit and selflessness. The princess resided in their hearts, and they stood firmly by her side, eager to assist in any way they could. After a long and arduous journey, the Princess Witch finally discovered the enchanted well that held the antidote to break the curse. She gathered the required ingredients and performed a complex ritual under a full moon, calling upon ancient forces to restore her true form. As the clock struck midnight, Isabella transformed back into the beautiful princess she once was. The curse was finally broken, and the kingdom rejoiced. The people's faith in the Princess Witch had been rewarded, and they celebrated her triumphant return. From that day forward, Isabella ruled her kingdom with an even greater wisdom and compassion. She never forgot the lessons she learned on her journey as the Princess Witch, and she used her newfound magical abilities to benefit her people. Isabella became a symbol of resilience and hope, reminding everyone that even in the darkest times, there is always light..
Reviews for "The Princess Witch's Legacy: Passing on Her Powers to the Next Generation"
1. Mark - 2 stars - I was really excited to watch "The Princess Witch" because I love romantic comedies, but this one fell flat for me. The storyline was predictable and cliché, and the acting felt forced and unconvincing. The characters lacked depth, and I couldn't connect with any of them. Overall, it was a disappointment, and I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this one.
2. Sarah - 1 star - "The Princess Witch" was a complete waste of my time. The plot was incredibly cheesy, and there was no originality to it whatsoever. The dialogue felt forced, and the jokes fell flat. The whole movie felt like a cheap imitation of other romantic comedies, and I couldn't wait for it to be over. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.
3. Robert - 2 stars - I usually enjoy watching feel-good movies, but "The Princess Witch" just didn't do it for me. The story was predictable, and the characters were one-dimensional. I found myself fast-forwarding through a lot of the scenes because they were just so boring. The movie lacked any sort of depth or substance, and I was left feeling underwhelmed. If you're looking for a memorable and engaging romantic comedy, this is not it.
4. Emily - 3 stars - I had high hopes for "The Princess Witch" as I'm a fan of the genre, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The movie had its moments, and the chemistry between the leads was decent, but the plot was too formulaic for my taste. It followed the typical rom-com tropes without bringing anything new to the table. It was an okay watch, but certainly not something I would rave about.