can *RED WHITE & ROYAL BLUE* live up to the HYPE?! (Movie First Reaction) 

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This reaction is so worth watching, if for nothing else, to hear Zuff ask if this was a true story. Truly iconic behavior from him, as always.

This may be a dumb comment but it’s so nice to see straight men embrace and see romantic gay movies and series and understand that love is love. Being a little older than them, that wasn’t my experience with straight men growing up, it’s almost emotional to see the younger generations be so open minded and just caring people. ❤

No because the first love scene is so intimate I felt like I needed to leave the room 💀

22:05 - I love their reaction to "And I thought Alexander Gabriel Claremont-Diaz was a mouthful"... "he is..." LOL literally my reaction

😂😂😂 when Bryce was chuckling and then said “I’m just imagining Zuff go ‘I feel like I’m getting f**ked now’” absolutely killed me 😂😂😂😂

Zuff was killing me this reaction😂 “oh no. Bees.” “Was the mouthful about dicks?” “Is this a true story?”

What I love most about the relationship between Alex and Henry is that it's not toxic. Far too many production companies/screenwriters love to make queer characters messy. You don't need mess to make a queer story interesting.

"i feel like I'm getting f***ed" this had me on the floor 😭

I love how Rob always falls for the romance straight away 😂 no convincing needed haha

The writer- Casey McQuiston, wrote this as a reaction to Trump winning in 2016... she was so upset, she had to envision a world with the first female President.

A maypole is a tall pole which is festooned with strings and decorations and around which English villagers dance in May. It's phallic and camp - gay.

I can't believe some people have said that Nicholas and Taylor have no chemistry. Their connection felt so organic and effortless. I could feel the angst, the hurt, the longing, the love and the friendship. I really love how the sex scene is so much more than sex, it's truly making love. It was so intimate that I felt like I was intruding on something very personal between two people. This one of the most beautiful, complex romances I've ever seen in a movie. But also a great depiction of what it's like to be in a position where you are afraid to be who you are. Even though the movie is obviously not based on a true story, the emails being hacked is based on a real scandal where phones of dozens of celebrities and public figures were hacked, including members of the royal family. But the most twisted thing about it was when it was discovered that, not only had phones of victims in terrorist attacks been hacked, but also the phone of a murdered teenager named Milly Dowler, which lead the police and her family to hold out false hope that she was still alive.

Funny fact. When Alex walked in and thought his Mom was writing her concession speech. - the assistant sitting on the floor is the actually women who wrote the actually book!!

If anyone ever wants to question why 'Intimacy Coordinator' is a valid and NEEDED profession in productions, this THIS right here is why. The intimacy work that was carried about between these actors was just beautiful; being able to bounce between hot, heavy, sensual, and vulnerable in all of the ways it needed to be. Directors don't have all the skills, and they can't when it comes to intimacy and power dynamics, so THIS is the elevated experience we get when Intimacy Work is given it's due on a project. As a gay man, every touch, feel, and nod for permission was a real and lived experience...and that work carries to make their chemistry so much more beautiful through the rest of the movie!

The things Zuff says are WILD 😂

43:33 "is this a true story?" PLEASE 😭😭😭

5:40 What actually happened was Henry tried to walk away, Alex reached out to stop him, so Henry SHOVED him away, which knocked him into the cake.

As someone who read the book, i wish it was a series 😭

22:16 “ was that like a cock joke “ lmaoo yes zuff yes it was

23:19 43:33 zuff’s random comments kill me everytime 😂 he’s so effortlessly funny

Oh when Bryce said "mm I feel like I'm getting fucked" I lost it completely 😂 Your reactions are amazing, guys, keep em coming! ❤

This film took me by surprise to how actually funny it was on top of it being heartwarming it was the two leads having electric chemistry cause that can really make or break the film but they really felt like a couple especially with those intimacy scenes like should we be watching this lol also zuff saying “is this based on a true story” lol I wish uma Thurman with that southern accent was the American president loved the reaction

The double mention of Alex’s (Taylor’s) eyelashes was so fair tho. Loved it!

12:18 It was 2 turkeys, and Alex INSISTED on putting them in his room, and he was calling Henry because it turned out he's scared of them.

Sooooo glad this is on RU-vid now- an instantly iconic reaction when it first went up on the Patreon and I've been wanting to rewatch in this format 😂 This is also me echoing the Patreon plug because this movie alone is SO worthwhile on the full watchalong (on top of all the other consistently great content). Still laughing about the ghost fucking

I’ve lived in Texas for the last 28 years and I seriously doubt I will live long enough to see Texas become a “blue state” (unfortunately). My husband and I have been together for 35 years and I honestly feel like this country has lost so much ground for LGBTQ+, women’s rights and middle class families because of a minority of right wing neo-Nazis little dictator wannabes. We will not give up nor will we be made second class citizens because we happen to be two men who fell in love at first sight. It’s really encouraging to see three young men who feel secure enough in their own skin to let other people be who they are. I sincerely appreciate your positive commentary while reviewing a great movie. Thank you guys.

zahra being married to henrys guy is so funny in the book cause they try to figure out who zahra is married to the entire book and then she calls him to get henry and alex to talk to each other and it was literlaly the funniest reveal in the book in general loved the book and the movie, they casted the characters perfectly and im glad you all had a great time watching haha

"I'll break the sound barrier for you," is one of my favorite rom-com lines ever.

Zahra (Sara Sahi) is so so so beautiful, the timing she had delivering every line was literally perfection! Also, she's also an icon to the lgbt comunity, more specifically to the saphics!, she played Carmen in The L word for a coupple of seasons

29:19 She actually DID make a slideshow about Alex dating Henry. Her main concern was if he was using government funds to go visit him (no), and taking him off her campaign.

The movie is based on the book of the same name. There were several changes in this adaptation, but I feel they did an incredible job with the movie.

The sad thing about when Alex was trying to say I love you is that Henry loved him right from the start and just never believed Alex could love him back😭😭😭 my sweet babies! This reaction was so good 💗

I love how respectful and understanding you guys were watching this. I've seen other straight guys watch it and just laugh and joke through the romantic/intimate scenes. Thanks guys, I like you more and more after every reaction!

Y’all should watch the trailer for Bottoms to see Henry in a whole different light lmao

This world needs more people like you three.

"Maybe it was a ghost" I CAN'T😂😂

Thank you for being so respectful, kind and genuine!! I usually don't watch straight people's reactions when it comes to LGBTQ media, they're usually homophobic at least, but this was def fresh air! Will continue checking out your channel. Thank you for giving this movie a chance

Zach, Bryce and Rob have different opinions, expressions etc throughout, but at 23:50 they all have their eyes popping out of their sockets at the same time 😆

Rob was the MVP for me on this one! It was evident how comfortable he is and didn't shy away from reacting to this like any other rom-com! Love all of you guys 🫶

Naww when he said 23:26 like he just got kissed that was too pure lmao

27:57 I’m glad someone pointed it out 😭 was staring at it the entire scene

Not rob referencing the kate sharma/prince henry c*ck meme lmao

I completely agree with Zuff about Henry looking like Macaulay Culkin. I thought the same the first time I saw this movie. Uma's daughter Maya Hawke plays Robin in Stranger Things.

the intimate scene in this movie gave me the same feeling as when Marianne and Connell were together in normal people, like I was intruding on something I shouldn't be watching

I'm a 71 year old gay man in the UK, and I love you guys. Platonically of course.

There’s something about three straight men being so comfortable in their sexuality to watch every seen and be happy for them and everything that’s so nice. And even being Comfortable enough to say I’m about to cry

"is this a true story?" Lmfaooooooooooo endearing

43:34 never change Zuff 😂

“They were definitely meant for each other” damn im crying. Also the movie was an adaptation made with so much love. BUT amazon studios did intervene with some stuff. Which made the movie sort of lose some depth. Like in the book the American politics def made it hard for Alex too. Miguel wasn’t a character, the person who outed him was Richards, the white man running from the Republican party, who used Alex’ sexuality and the amount of times he traveled to Europe to see Henry a point in which why America shouldn’t vote for Claire (Alex’ mom). He also had a sister. And they both struggled to get their mom’s attention sometimes bc of her work. His parents were divorced too which def affected certain ways in which he looked at love, especially love within the world of politics. He also had a mentor, who isn’t in the movie, who was queer and had supposedly betrayed him which is why Henry had gone to the hotel he was staying in (where they got caught). Henry went because he heard Alex mentor joined the Republican party and he knew alex was incredibly hurt. As well as the email leak wasnt just about their relationship, but their family secrets, like Henry’s sister addiction and issues with his grandma and mom. As well as with his brother, and Alex’ family issues. The mentor didn’t betray alex either, at the end it was that Richards, the Republican lead, had sexually assaulted many young men (even though he trashed on the queer community) so the mentor had joined the Republican party to try to gather information about the allegations. He helped Alex prove publicly that Richards had leaked the emails and THATS what won them texas. The proof that the Republican party had fucked with citizen private emails regardless of how people felt about the queerness. Amazon studios didn’t want the plot to revolve too much around other characters that weren’t Henry or Alex, so they cut the storylines of all the surrounding characters. Nonetheless the love, chemistry, and bones of the plot (as well as Henry and Alex’ personality) are very much there and well done!!!!

i loveeeeee this movie and Alex calling Henry Baby is the cutest thing ever

The ghost kiss got me 😅 as always, I love your commentary!!

I am so happy to see young men looking at gay relationships as normal. Many of my generation and older would freak out at such a movie.

One of the best reaction channels. Respectful, funny, insightful, paying attention and genuinely enjoying what they're watching. Subscribed 👍🏼

You guys are adorable! Thanks for being open-minded and not acting childish. I love all of your reviews.

Hey guys. Can I just say you guys make me smile and just brighten my day. Being a gay male myself I so appreciate that you guys love and enjoy reacting to LGBTQ content. The main thing is that you guys are so genuine with your reactions and it means the world to me. When Rob in the past calls a gay couple "cuties" my heart just melts. I love that you guys see us and are allies. One love to you Rob, Bryce, and Zuff.

great vid guys. Love the absolute lack of homophobia. And, your comments were spot on. My favorite two comments "I feel like I've just been kissed" and "Is this a true story?" Honorable mention: "I though polo was when you lined up on different sides with the javelin and tried to knock each other off". That guy is so freaking cute like all of you. again. great video

I love this until the end because Minnesota WOULD NEVER 🤬

This movie is so damn good, funny, emotional and powerful. I low key cried can't lie lol I am so excited to see y'all do a reaction and commentary on it I never clicked so fast 😂 yall never disappoint me at all. ❤ Great reaction

The casting was absolutely brilliant and a big shoutout to the supporting characters ❤

love these guys, thank you for catering to your LGBTQ audience and doing it with respect. You guys are awesome.

omggg this is gonna be so fun to watch again with you guys hahaha. ive got my snacks & im ready💙

28:16 Rob nearly spit out his drink after “Lord F*cklaroy”!

after seeing this imagine if they reacted to Young Royals (my dream tbh)

im always weary and lowkey scared of watching straight guys reacting to queer media bc they're often weird about it and make icky jokes, but you guys are so cool and funny, i have such a fun time watching 😭 love yall, your videos and reactions! :) great video as usual!

SCREAMING at Zuff's "Is this a true story?". Bro I wish it was 😭

24:05 I can't stop laughing omfg, that was crazy

I have to say this is the BEST reaction thus far and I keep coming back here. Y’all are the best. The Trio I never thought I needed 😂😂😂

Your reaction to the full name scene is everything 😂😂.

Perhaps the best gay oriented movie of our times! The chemistry between the two lead actors along with the supporting cast. The intimate scenes were done with style and panache! I do hope we have a second movie! Loved your reaction! Cheers!!❤ Ifmyou get a chance watch Just Friends and God's Own Country are both excellent movies! Cheers! ❤❤❤

omg it's so crazy that you noticed Nicholas' resemblance to Macaulay Culkin because I made a funny cast moments video and someone commented that he looks like Macaulay Culkin if he used more collagen and that killed me!! lmao

you guys should definitely watch the tv show what we do in the shadows..i have a feeling you guys would love it..its genuinely really funny :)

I loved your guys' reaction. So genuine, respectful and heartfelt! If you guys want to see more like this, there is the series Young Royals that I really recommend. Its about a young Swedish prince, who struggles with being royal, quite like Henry.

22:05 their reaction 🤣🤣

7:29 the apology 😂😂

You should watch Young Royals next!!

Godddddd the chemistry is carrying this film on its back! I don’t get how some people say they have no chemistry like did we watch the same thing? Also gay people deserve silly heartwarming low-budget rom-coms too! Not every piece of queer media needs to be sad and angsty and about The Struggle TM. As far as adaptations go this did a pretty good job. Only thing I flat out hate is Miguel because he's so annoying and also him getting his hands on their emails… how? How would he even know those existed never mind getting his hands them. They already had a good antagonist so why this change? Also as much as I love Alex’s speech (it’s a great speech and he drops some truths in there) it makes the whole thing with the king's plan to deny everything not make sense because Alex already confirmed the relationship… But all in all they did a phenomenal job with the budget and time limit they had!

Y’all are one of favourite reactors here so jffjgdj I’m glad you watched this. As someone who has read the book multiple times I’m very happy with the adaptation

I love a feel good romance movie, I’m glad y’all enjoyed it!

I'm loving the reactions from you guys, I love that you guys always find something positive to say and your humour is great and works well together.

OMG........there is no possible way that Zuff asked if this was a true story!!!!! LOL

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 18 times, I am not kidding! It just gets better and better!!! ❤❤❤ my new comfort movie

24:06 - Bryce you killed me 😂

Fun fact. The king is the voice of the principal in heartstopper

"I feel like im getting fuckxd" THE BEST REACTION TO THIS MOVIE

These guys' reaction videos are so damn enjoyable, they are the best, so chill , relatable and endearing NGL. And they truly watch and pay attention to what they are reviewing unlike some other spaz cases that are nothing but a peanut gallery.💥🔥🙌🏼

basically in the books, the first time they meet Alex was apparently so excited to meet Henry and he used to admire him or something like that and then Henry acts as if he's not interested but at the time his dad had just passed and he was forced to do stuff like that which he didn't like.

Now you guys should watch Young Royals. It’s so worth it.

By the way, good on you guys for touching on the emotion on Henry's face at the end, his relief and genuine surprise, as he sees his country has come out to support him and his relationship with Alex, finally putting his fears to rest and allowing him to be himself openly for once in his life. I can't help but think there is someone out there who somehow misses the entire point of the movie and thinks the crowds are cheering for Henry "just for being gay" or something, which would obviously be such a watered down, wrong way to understand it.

OMG I never clicked on a notification so fast! I was so hoping you guys would react to this movie soon and here it is. LOVE IT

I gotta say this is the first video i have seen of y'all and it genuinely was so funny and comforting, also the book and the adaptation mean so much to me as a Mexican who's part of the LGBTQ community, I am very glad it has opened up to other groups outside of the community, I am a fan of your channel now. Thanks for sharing this experience.

oh my god. this is one of the best things ever. i wanted you guys to watch this for SO LONG 💖💖💖 i'm really happy right now, this is everything!!!!!!!!

nah cuz i was hoping for this. my fav movie/series reaction channel and my fav summer movie!

I am so glad I decided to watch this reaction, I was nervous of watching 3 seemingly straight guys react because guys from my generation wouldn't watch this at all. It actually made me really emotional seeing your reaction. Instantly subscribed. Thank you for being you, can't wait to watch some more of your reactions.

I didn’t expecting this at all. Thank you very very much for your reaction. ❤❤❤

i’m so happy you guys watched this omg also you guys should definitely consider watching young royals soon !!!

Zuff is the cutest person alive 😂😊

it’s interesting zuff says alex looks like elvis because taylor zakhar perez (the actor) has been compared to jacob elordi (nate from euphoria) and he’s portraying elvis in a movie. also, they were both in the kissing booth movies.

Just starting watching you guys and the looks on your faces when Henry says Alex is a mouthful was hilarious :)

Happy you guys watched this movie, Its one of my favorite books! I think it was a really good adaptation and I'm glad so many people enjoyed it. One of the many details from the book that was left out is that Alex has admired Henry since he was 12. He used to sneak into his sisters room and look at his poster from a teen magazine. It mentions that he thought about prying up the staples and secretly keep it in his room but he didn't "His fingernails were too stubby; they weren't made for it like June's, like a girls". Also, how poetic Henry gets in his emails and the little letter he leaves for Alex "Dear Thisbe, I wish there weren't a wall. Love, Pyramus" The Emails were more personal in the book since they talked about a lot of sensitive things about their lives, so the leak in the book felt more devastating (IMO). ANYWAY Sorry this was so long. The movie is still good overall and your reactions never fail to make me smile!