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Trev29Jun 26, 2013

Just a great movie that really shined all around. It was just funny and sweet. There isn't much more to say than it was pleasant and charming to watch. The cast was great!

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RikiegeJan 31, 2013

Entertaining movie with a good plot and some funny scenes.

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FilipeNetoMay 12, 2018

This film revolves around the problems of succession to the throne of a fictional European micro-state called Genovia, which was probably inspired by Andorra and Monaco, I guess. The country has been ruled by the Renaldi (almost Grimaldi)This film revolves around the problems of succession to the throne of a fictional European micro-state called Genovia, which was probably inspired by Andorra and Monaco, I guess. The country has been ruled by the Renaldi (almost Grimaldi) dynasty but the succession now depends on an American teenager, who does not know that she is a princess and was not raised for such.

The plot has been well thought out and has lots of fun situations. Obviously, a situation like that of the movie (a princess who does not know that is a princess) is impossible. They know that they are royals, even if they live in anonymity (very common in countries that were monarchies but they ceased to be, such Portugal or France). But its still humorous, and the way the situation is explained is almost convincing. Almost because I don't understand how Mia never discovered her true blood before her grandmother came to visit her. That seems quite illogical for me, but... The film puts emphasis on some things that correspond to real life. One of them is the need to prepare the future king, giving him the education and training indispensable to the position he will have. Mia makes a tremendous effort to learn, with successive mistakes that delight the public. Its to die for laughing but it also shows how difficult and demanding it really is. Another point that I saw and corresponds to real life is the public examination that is currently subject to the royal families through the mass media. If a king takes a false step, however small, this step is inflated by the media and quickly creates a crisis. But the central message of the film lies in never forgetting our origins, or the people who were part of our life before we reached the pinnacle. This morally edifying message lacks to many so-called "plebeians" who, attaining fame or fortune, soon forget where they came from.

This is, I think, the work that pushed Anne Hathaway on the path of fame, and justly. The actress showed talent and ability to explore the psychological dilemmas of her character. Julie Andrews also looked good in the role of queen, though she did not explore much of that division between the public figure and what she is in private. It would make her character more interesting. Hector Elizondo plays a curious part, I never realized what he really is. Driver? Security chief? Chief of Staff? Queen's lover? All mixed up? The support cast also did not look bad. The jokes were very well thought out and were well framed in the film.

This is a good example of what I call "fairytale movies". But, unlike other films where anyone can be a prince, Mia has always been a princess by right, she just didn't know it. The funny about this film is the teenager's difficulties in dealing with it. It's a good movie for the whole family, with good jokes and interesting moral messages.… Expand

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Movie3Jul 15, 2018

Hilarious teen flick, with welcome performances from newcomer Hathaway and return of Julie Andrews who is perfection as a queen. Lily is my favorite character. "No YOU, I don't even KNOW you!" XD

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WillH.Aug 10, 2004

Where was the swearing and sexual innuendos?!?! Seriously, this movie was terrible. How any particular group of people, including 10 year old girls, can sit through movies like this astounds me.

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lukechristianscApr 4, 2014

some princess movies are just so stupid to watch these days . but this one was okay as i can see i loved it when i was little . this is just fot 5 or 3 year olds . Grade C

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MrMovieBuffFeb 15, 2017

A young, everyday girl discovers that she is part of royalty in Garry Marshall's 'The Princess Diaries', the Disney film where a young girl goes through the journey of how to fit in to the royal lifestyle and juggle her typical high schoolA young, everyday girl discovers that she is part of royalty in Garry Marshall's 'The Princess Diaries', the Disney film where a young girl goes through the journey of how to fit in to the royal lifestyle and juggle her typical high school life. Anne Hathaway stars as the young Mia Thermopolis who is told that she is the granddaughter of the Queen of Genovia, Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews) on her 16th birthday. When she finds out, she begins to embrace this life, and start getting herself a makeover. Throughout her journey, it seems that things back in school is getting difficult, her friend Lilly (Heather Matarazzo) begins to resent her, for some reason, but once she is told, she gets excited for her as well. Also, her love life doesn't get any easier, with the media constantly harassing her at every moment since she qualifies as a celebrity since being a part of royalty. I could go on and on discussing what happens in the film, but all I can say now is; it's unabashedly sentimental and charming in its own right. But, the screenplay written by Gina Wendkos, adapted from Meg Cabot's "The Princess Diaries" novel, doesn't allow any realism or character. Everyone here seems like a fictional cartoon character stereotype. You even have teen pop star Mandy Moore playing the school bully, who even pokes fun at Mia, after her makeover. No actual bully would do this, that I know of, but it's just the filmmakers' attempt to make her character less sympathetic. 'The Princess Diaries' is a colossal failure for a fairy-tale attempt of a story. There is nothing in this film that makes you want to see it. Hathaway and Andrews have fun in their roles, and they play off each other's charm really well... but that isn't enough to say that this film is funny and warm enough to recommend.… Expand

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PanchogulAug 3, 2020

De no ser por Anne Hathaway, esta película pasaría sin pena ni gloria de lo sonsa y aburrida que es.

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MovieLonely94Nov 4, 2010

Anne Hathaway's charm was very entertaining.