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  • Actors: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore
  • Directors: Garry Marshall
  • Writers: Gina Wendkos, Meg Cabot
  • Producers: Debra Martin Chase, Ellen H. Schwartz, Mario Iscovich, Whitney Houston
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language English, French
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: G (General Audience) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Walt Disney Video
  • DVD Release Date: 18 Dec 2001
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005QJHG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 109,744 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
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

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A BIT OF FLUFF THAT IS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY..., 15 Dec 2002
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT!, 10 Feb 2004
This review is from: Princess Diaries [VHS] [2001] (VHS Tape)
This has got to be one of my favourite films ever. This is funny, sad, sweet and touching. What more could you want? Everyone in the family will enjoy this, but I think it will appeal to female teenagers even more, such as myself. BUY THIS NOW!
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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., 21 May 2003
By film fan (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Princess Diaries No . 1
This story is both funny and Heartwarming, with teary moments inbetween. It starts with the gorky school girl, Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway), going through normal life with her... Read more
Published 8 months ago by book worm

3.0 out of 5 stars This film is good but the book is still WAY better
the film the princess diaries would be an excellent film and rate five stars in my opinoin if it was`nt based on the book.The book is miles better. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ms. C. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars Just as good as the books!!

I enjoyed this film so much! As a fan of books I was quite worried it would be rubbish but it wasn't Anne is such a good actress that this film is just fab!!!
Published 18 months ago by Lilly Potter/Evans

3.0 out of 5 stars Second Rate Comedy
There are plenty films of the "disorganised frump becomes glamour puss" genre on the market, and this is a long way short of being the best. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2006 by Mr. Ross Maynard

5.0 out of 5 stars Ok- so it's not like the book
Ok OK - this film isn't like the book on which it is based-like so many films nowadays. I haven't read the book (shock, horror!) but SOOOOOO???? Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2006 by J. F. Bailey

4.0 out of 5 stars A good teen movie
This is a great movie and really fun to watch. It is hardly anything like the books (which are fab btw) but it was still a great movie. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2006 by Chick Flick Princess

5.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of escapism does you good!
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! Read more
Published on 17 Jul 2006 by H. THORNBER

1.0 out of 5 stars urgh...
If the script had only just stuck to the book even a little bit this film would be great. As it is it's a huge disappointment. Read more
Published on 11 April 2006

2.0 out of 5 stars A mediochre adapation
A cute and fluffy chick-flick which doesn't in any way measure up to the Meg Cabot books on which they're based. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars A let down - read the book
There are several things wrong with this movie that I believe should be acknowledged as the book by Meg Cabot was so brimming with life and character. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2005

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