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A thoroughly engaging fairy tale that's family friendly without being condescending, The Princess Diaries is your basic Cinderella makeover story given a fresh, affectionate twist courtesy of a game, energetic cast and a screenplay that skirts schmaltz in favour of gentle, effective comedy. Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is a frizzy-haired, glasses-wearing 15-year-old girl whose two highest ambitions are to become invisible and to get a few smooches from the slickly attractive school heartthrob. As a girl who can't stand being the centre of attention so much that she throws up during debate class, she's stunned and horrified when her coolly continental grandmother(Julie Andrews) shows up and informs her that she's the crown princess of the European principality Genovia. Soon enough, Mia has to undertake "princess lessons" (and a makeover) from her queenly grandmother, and eventually she blossoms into a confident, radiant girl despite the worries and pressure that her newfound status brings. What makes The Princess Diaries work is director Garry Marshall's guileless, irony-free approach to the material (based on Meg Cabot's novel). In comparison to most sarcastic, ultra-hip teen comedies, The Princess Diaries is refreshingly and enjoyably square, content to win you over on charm alone and not a slick bag of tricks. Hathaway is a charismatic, appealing role model with a sharp sense of comic timing, and Andrews--who came to stardom as the object of a makeover supreme in My Fair Lady on Broadway--is at her regal best, whether teaching Mia the proper royal wave or learning how to eat a corndog. Both leading ladies are complemented by a finely tuned cast, including Hector Elizondo as Genovia's head of security (and romantic counterpart to Andrews), Heather Matarazzo as Mia's best pal, and Robert Schwartzman as the good guy who ultimately wins Mia's heart. All in all, this is a royal pleasure. --Mark Englehart, Amazon.com
Special Features
1.85 Wide Screen
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Production Featurette A New Cinderella
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Music Video Myra
Music Video Krystal
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Production Featurette A New Cinderella
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Music Video Myra
Music Video Krystal
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely and enchanting modern day fairytale.,
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This review is from: The Princess Diaries [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
I first saw this gem of a film in Canada a year and a half ago. I loved it. So I bought it on DVD as soon as it was available because it was one of those films. The story of a bright but terribly shy and geeky school girl, Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway)whose only goal in life is just to survive a day at school with very little embarrassment as possible. Then one day, her wish to be invisible is suddenly put on hold when her strict grandmother (Julie Andrews) arrives into town and announces the shocking news that Mia is to become the next heir to the throne of Genovia. Furious and deeply shocked, Mia undergoes a comical transformation that sees her take 'princess lessons' and making the biggest decision of her life in the space of three weeks.
The scene where we see her managing at the dinner table among all of the guests of her grandmother is hillarious and Miss Hathaway proves she has comical ability. Newcomer Anne Hathaway is a delight as Mia who turns from shy school girl to gorgeous princess. I have to say that Julie Andrews graces the screen with such majesty and presence that she almost steals the film. A wonderful and delightful fairytale suitable for the whole family.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A little bit of escapism does you good!,
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This review is from: The Princess Diaries [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
I originally bought this for my niece a while ago, who made me sit down and watch it, and I was expecting the usual horrific tweenage movie... but I was more than suprised! I absolutely adored the film, it was great escapism and the innocence of it was nice break from the movies that seemed to be aimed at that age group these days. It was so good I ended up purchasing it for myself.
Needless to say I went on to buy her the second one (and watch it myself) I'm intending to add that to my DVD collection too!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A BIT OF FLUFF THAT IS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY...,
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This review is from: The Princess Diaries [VHS] [2001] (VHS Tape)
This is a charming, light hearted film that is fun for the whole family. It is a bit of fluff that tells the tale of a gawky and shy fifteen year old misfit named Mia, who is, in reality, princess of Genovia. Mia, played with adolescent charm by beautiful newcomer, Anne Hathaway, is just another adolescent living in San Francisco with her artist mother, when her estranged, paternal grandmother, Queen of Genovia, swoops down on her and tells Mia that she is, in fact, a princess of royal blood and the next ruler of the kingdom of Genovia. Granny, regally played by the stately, always lovely, and seemingly ageless Julie Andrews, is determined to turn her awkward granddaughter into a princess worthy of her crown. Mia, a most reluctant royal, agrees to these "princess" lessons, and along the road to royalty learns a few hard lessons about growing up. An excellent supporting cast, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall, and Robert Schwartzman contribute to the charm of this film, which provides good, clean fun for the entire family.
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