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 🥹

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.

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

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.

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

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 ❤

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

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

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.

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!😳😳😏

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

"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 😍

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!

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!!!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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." 😢 💜💙💖

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.

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 !

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

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

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!!

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

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

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😃

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

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

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.

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

The museum scene is EVERYTHING. 🥰🥰

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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 !!!

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

I saw this and clicked right away

Romance is not dead!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

I need part 2 and 3... let's make it happen!!!!!

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

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

40:32 THE WAY WE BOTH SAID "SHUT UP" TOGETHER.....😂😂

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!!! ❤❤❤

#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.

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

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

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

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

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. 😘

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

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.

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

Best romcom of the year so far!

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

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

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

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.

Omg I felt the same way!! I was so in love with them but omg I’ve never felt so single after watching this 😂

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

This film makes me feel single in a good way

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

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

"Eww! Eww! It's so cute!!" LOOOOOOLLLLLLL

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. 😊

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

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

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

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

Its funny going from your heartstopper reactions which is so wholesome to this which is so steamy. I love it 😂

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

Love your reaction, new sub. Also made me laugh so much when the owl shows up at the wooo

Zahra is literally a queen.

The owl on your face took me out 😂😂😂 whooo wooooo 🦉 lol