The plot is ridiculous and everyone makes dumb decisions. People are also not paying for their crimes. It's dumb, it's fun and I want another one.
103 Reviews
Cute, Funny, and Entertaining
toddsgraham19 November 2020
Fans of the Princess Switch will not be disappointed in this second instalment of the movie series. Though the story was predictable and the premise behind the 're-switch' made little sense, the movie kept me engaged thru-out. Plus, there was a bit of a twist to the 'switch' this time around. Vanessa Hudgens's performance, in her multiple roles, was excellent. And the performances of the supporting cast, such as Nick Sagar (as Kevin) and Sam Palladio (Edward), were strong. The dialogue was cute and funny at times; I laughed a bit with the use of new words such as 'couzy' (aka cousin). And I do like the Balkan theme for the names of the kingdoms. I was trying to come up with some myself during the film...maybe 'Croatiannia' (for Croatia) or 'Ljubljanaro' (for Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia). The scenery, props and sets were beautiful. Well done. Overall, though a bit silly at times, I found myself taken in by this movie. It is a cute, funny, and entertaining film, a nice little edition to Netflix's original Christmas movies.
Not original but cute
frobertjulie19 November 2020
I saw similarities with "a Christmas Prince" so the story is not really original. But the characters are lovely and pretty cute. The storyline is just okay. I loved to see Queen Amber and King Richard with the baby. I was just excited about to see Rose McIver and Ben Lamb.
Better Than The First...
Neon_Gold19 November 2020
But let's be honest it wasn't really hard. The first was a messy, cheap disaster. This movie has more care put into it and a much better use of the money. The sets don't look as cheap as the first one, the stand ins look better. I was pretty shocked because normally the second film in a series tend to get cheaper and more lazy.
Was this a great film though? No. It was pretty fun to watch however because of the terrible, terrible disaster that was the third Vanessa. I honestly wish the movie was about her and the two minions. It was such a disaster that i couldn't stop laughing. It was the most cartoonish thing i have seen that isn't actually a cartoon. She had her own 'evil villain theme song' that played every time she walked places. The parts on the movies with just evil Vanessa and the two henchmen were the best parts because no one could act, the jokes were just terrible and it was just great.
I honestly could have done with out the rest of the movies happening though. I think they spread them selves really thin, there were lots of little plots going on and they all kind of got jumbled up. I got quite bored when evil Vanessa wasn't there.
Im sure if you like the first you will like this. Maybe even just skip to the parts where she is the evil one. Them parts really were something else.
Was this a great film though? No. It was pretty fun to watch however because of the terrible, terrible disaster that was the third Vanessa. I honestly wish the movie was about her and the two minions. It was such a disaster that i couldn't stop laughing. It was the most cartoonish thing i have seen that isn't actually a cartoon. She had her own 'evil villain theme song' that played every time she walked places. The parts on the movies with just evil Vanessa and the two henchmen were the best parts because no one could act, the jokes were just terrible and it was just great.
I honestly could have done with out the rest of the movies happening though. I think they spread them selves really thin, there were lots of little plots going on and they all kind of got jumbled up. I got quite bored when evil Vanessa wasn't there.
Im sure if you like the first you will like this. Maybe even just skip to the parts where she is the evil one. Them parts really were something else.
It's exactly what you thought it would be if you saw the first one.
hakumaster24 November 2020
It's a christmas chick flick that is enjoyable. Vanessa played three different roles and was on screen 80-90 percent of the movie. Thats talent. Every christmas movie is not going to be a 10/10. They are written for generally a younger crowd to sit around with family and enjoy, or the couple wanting to get into the holiday spirits and watch a movie together in the evening over hot cocoa. If you thought you were going to get the new BIG MUST SEE every year christmas movie after knowing this is a sequel.... then i don't know what to tell you. I enjoyed it. It was predictable to a point. It wasn't all over the place or overly complicated. It had a lot going on but it made sense. And if i was able to follow the entire movie you probably should put your phone down and enjoy a "FUN" movie for what it is.
Vanessa Hudgens remains terrific, but
r96sk24 December 2020
Rubbish.
Vanessa Hudgens remains terrific, but 'The Princess Switch: Switched Again' is disappointing in every other way. I enjoyed the first, but this is a let down. The plot is woeful, with the set-up and execution equally as bad. The new characters are lame, while what they do with the original lot is boring.
The new character is just annoying, not helped by how poorly they are written; as are the clichéd goons alongside, though noteworthy (for me) to see Ricky Norwood cast as one of them - Fatboy himself. iykyk. Elsewhere, the main bunch from the first film reprise their roles, with the exception of Alexa Adeosun as Olivia - which is a shame.
I admit this isn't anything utterly terrible, I didn't dislike it massively. I wanted a better follow-up though, this is a rather lacklustre attempt. A third film has already begun filming, I'll likely watch it either way but hopefully it's an improvement on this.
Vanessa Hudgens remains terrific, but 'The Princess Switch: Switched Again' is disappointing in every other way. I enjoyed the first, but this is a let down. The plot is woeful, with the set-up and execution equally as bad. The new characters are lame, while what they do with the original lot is boring.
The new character is just annoying, not helped by how poorly they are written; as are the clichéd goons alongside, though noteworthy (for me) to see Ricky Norwood cast as one of them - Fatboy himself. iykyk. Elsewhere, the main bunch from the first film reprise their roles, with the exception of Alexa Adeosun as Olivia - which is a shame.
I admit this isn't anything utterly terrible, I didn't dislike it massively. I wanted a better follow-up though, this is a rather lacklustre attempt. A third film has already begun filming, I'll likely watch it either way but hopefully it's an improvement on this.
First one I feel was better
clementi283 December 2020
I'm just confused
nvillavicencioalvarez19 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
One three many Vanessa hudgens. The cousin's motives for switching places and taking money from the crown just don't make sense. Why would she just run away to take piñas coladas forever??
Why is Edward there? He had zero relevance to the plot.
They replaced the little girl????? Why???
Stacy is just annoying. Like she's too busy for her husband when he's the one with royal duties??? Like she runs a bake shop but we never see her bake?? Or do anything for the shop? I guess they're on Christmas break but why include a shop if it isn't relevant?
Margaret just doesn't know what she wants. She had a sense of duty but like that's it??
I have a lot of questions. I just didn't like it.
They also had like four Christmas trees per room and for some reason it really bothered me. Like who has that many Christmas trees?
ALSO THE CORONATION SCENE W/ the cousin didn't make sense??? Why was the prime minister so okay with everything?? ON CHRISTMAS EVE?? she didn't even question it???
...so many questions.
Please, don't make another one.
They also had like four Christmas trees per room and for some reason it really bothered me. Like who has that many Christmas trees?
ALSO THE CORONATION SCENE W/ the cousin didn't make sense??? Why was the prime minister so okay with everything?? ON CHRISTMAS EVE?? she didn't even question it???
...so many questions.
Please, don't make another one.
Well, it's bad but not that bad
amberhelenawriting19 November 2020
I rated this for the genre and not for movies in general. In that regard it's totally fine. It's warm and fuzzy, non sensical, but who cares. It was a nice sequel. Although how a husband wouldn't recognize his own wife is beyond me, but for the sake of the plot... Just sit back and watch this if you had a long day and wish to not think. Also, sugary sweet but that goes without saying.
Did not need to happen
brookenichole-9805420 November 2020
The Princess Switch: Switched Again is the worst sequel. The acting isn't as stiff, but definitely just as awkward. The dialogue is terrible, the story isn't needed, and the song when Fiona comes in is awful. This movie did not need to happen and bored me to death. I ended up stopping it halfway through.
What did you expect?
hmusol20 November 2020
If you had a negative feeling about this movie going in, you probably had a negative one going out. It's a light movie that builds off the first movie with even more ridiculousness and accents from Vanessa Hudgens. Yet, that's exactly the reason why I liked it. It's Netflix one upping Hallmark, sometimes you just need cozy.
Cosy and predictable winter chick-flick
Lavender8119 November 2020
Just why
koberoosen11 December 2020
Pretty bad
Caglatureray29 December 2020
Nothing like the first movie
nalindra-ferdinando20 November 2020
"Princess Diary: The Lost Cousin"
Kamurai2530 November 2020
Not a good watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend unless you're obsessed Vanessa Hudgens or the first movie / Freaky Friday tropes.
Look, Vanessa Hudgens does a good job working 3 times as hard for the same paycheck, but the story is a mess. The characters literally have discussions about how they don't know what's going on anymore.
The addition of this cousin undercuts the original movie's concept that it's amazing that someone else could look just like her. It is also barely amusing.
Where the first was "Freaky Friday" meets "princess diaries", this folds in "The Hustle" to add a criminal element, but like big crime: kidnapping and international affairs.
It is a very specific band of fans that are going to love this. It's not like there isn't anything to love, but the big selling point is the worst thing about the movie: it actually would have been good if they had the confidence to just do a simple switch again.
Look, Vanessa Hudgens does a good job working 3 times as hard for the same paycheck, but the story is a mess. The characters literally have discussions about how they don't know what's going on anymore.
The addition of this cousin undercuts the original movie's concept that it's amazing that someone else could look just like her. It is also barely amusing.
Where the first was "Freaky Friday" meets "princess diaries", this folds in "The Hustle" to add a criminal element, but like big crime: kidnapping and international affairs.
It is a very specific band of fans that are going to love this. It's not like there isn't anything to love, but the big selling point is the worst thing about the movie: it actually would have been good if they had the confidence to just do a simple switch again.
it's not great but it isn't bad
erinok-8523214 December 2020
I'm definitely more of a fan of the 1st one just because this one is a little weird but still good. it's just the plot it's like they had to come up with something late and decided to have another doppelgänger ya know? no? okay.
Cute
Notmynameokay27 November 2020
I'm a sucker for romantic comedy's. Sure this movie is super cheesy, so much so I had to pause it every now and then. But I liked the movie, it was interesting and I was on the edge of my seat. Not everyone will like this movie, but if you like cheesy comedy's to snuggle on the couch with then this is for you. I hope they make a third one!
I just don't understand
joycb527-108-77953620 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
As far as the plot is concerned, there was just way too much going on. It was just very busy. What I don't understand is this: if Margaret and Kevin were watching "A Christmas Prince" on Netflix in the first movie, they know that Amber and Richard are fictitious characters. Can somebody please explain to me how fictitious characters are able to attend a coronation?
Vanessa charms again
magnoliacream4 December 2021
It's not a fluke; Vanessa Hudgens' talent is not limited to teen romances; she can carry a movie for a more mature audience pretty well. The premise of look-alikes switching identities and finding love might sound too unrealistic and saccharine but Vanessa's earnest acting made it work in The Princess Switch and she made it work again in this sequel.
This time, it's Duchess Margaret's turn to land her happy ending with the help of her doppelganger, now a happily married Princess.
Watch out for yet another look-alike to stir things up even more.
This time, it's Duchess Margaret's turn to land her happy ending with the help of her doppelganger, now a happily married Princess.
Watch out for yet another look-alike to stir things up even more.
As cringy as the first movie but I also watched this one until the end!
Themina20 November 2020
Like with the first movie I couldn't stop cringing when Vanessa spoke the posh Montenaro wannabe british accent but I still managed to watch until the end. The story of Switched Again was as good as it can get for a part 2 I guess. I did miss the actress Alexa playing the little girl Olivia from the first movie. The girl in part 2 was less charismatic and fun in my opinion.
Silly but I really enjoyed it.
jrbusiness-6449919 November 2020
Enjoyable but predictable
kbaxws11 December 2021
So many questions
lynnboe20 November 2020
This was a very confusing. Why couldnt Stasey tell her husband about the switch and make it easier for all parts? Why couldnt that cousin just sell some of her very big house? And did she really think she could get away with kidnapping Margaret and she would just stay quiet? So many questions to the very bad plot, but still 4/10 because i have a guilty pleasure for bad christmas movies.
Makes no sense
eugeniedemeyer20 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I actually enjoyed the first movie. Vanessa's accent when doing the duchess was very cringy but overall it was fun, cute, and it made sense.
Then there's this one. This time we get 2 cringy accents, and I really did not like the Fiona character, completely over the top, her only personality trait was a duckface (one good thing I will say about her is that her reactions to finding out she'd kidnapped the wrong girl were quite funny), and her plan made absolutely no sense and was so poorly executed.
It was so obvious to me that the writers just needed to pad the runtime because they couldn't even manage to write a decent plot that lasted 90 minutes, so they added in the completely useless plot point of not telling King whatever his name is that the girls switched, even though telling him would have absolutely no negative consequences on the plot whatsoever, they just needed some extra drama because the plot really was that thin.
I also didn't like the recast for Olivia, I'm really sorry, I know that girl did her best, but honestly none of it was believable and it just came off as annoying.
Overall, I was left extremely frustrated by how little logic the writers put into the script and the plot, and the performances were underwhelming to say the least. Then again that's only my opinion, the only way to really know how'd you'd feel about it is by watching it.
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