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Editorial 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 favor 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 center 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 snarky, 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, a royal pleasure. --Mark Englehart

The Princess Diaries [Region 2] Reviews:
The Princess Diaries
2009-12-09 - I purchased this for my 6 and 8 year old neices and they absolutely loved it. This is a nice family film with an overall good message.

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2009-11-02 - Thanks for the prompt receipt of the product. I've been looking for this in the stores and couldn't find it. Glad I was able to get it from you.

Great gift
2009-11-02 - I bought this as a gift. My friend is a huge fan
of Julie Andrews. She loved it so much. The prices
at Amazon are great and it was sent to me really fast.
Amazon is the best way to shop!!!:)

Wonderful family fare!
2009-10-30 - This is a great great up-lifting movie that all the family can watch and enjoy.

very enjoyable
2009-10-27 - I've seen and enjoyed the movie before but it was nice to see behind the scenes