The Princess Diaries (2001) Reviews

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The Princess Diaries (2001) Review Summary

Parents call Princess Diaries "a good movie with a good story and some good lessons." Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews star in this film of a girl who learns the truth of her father, that he is the prince of Genovia, yet has just passed away. Her grandmother, the queen, comes to visit her in the United States and works to convince her to move to Genovia and "take her rightful spot as princess." Reviewers think of Princess Diaries as a "fun fairytale," as well as "heartwarming and inspiring," comparing the story to The Ugly Duckling. Fans like that the would-be princess in the film is "so down to earth and normal." Princess Diaries is one the whole family can enjoy as Disney brings "back simple comedy with true class." It has reviewers comparing Hathaway to a young Audrey Hepburn, a comparison many have continued to make as she has gone on to star in films such as Ella Enchanted and Devil Wears Prada.

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Anne Hathaway gets the royal treatment in The Princess Diaries

NOV

2008

"The Princess Diaries" is the charming retelling of the often-told story of the ugly duckling who's turned into a swan. Anne Hathaway stars as Mia Thermopolis, a 15-year-old high school freshman living in San Francisco. She's a teen filled with typical teen concerns. She's having a hard time gaining acceptance from her peers. She can hardly wait to get her driver's license. Most importantly to Mia, she has a crush on Josh Bryant (Erik von Detten), the most handsome boy in her class. Her only friends in school are Lilly Moscovitz (Heather Matarazzo), and Lilly's brother, Michael (Robert Schwattzman),...

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PatMills
East Chicago, IN

A good movie with a good story and some good lessons

a dreamer, a Disney Channel Fan, a movie lover, a child at heart

FEB

2008

Plot
Mia is an awkward girl living with her mother in San Francisco. Right around her 16 birthday she is told that her father has passed away - and given the shocking news that he was the crown Prince of a small country called Genovia. When the queen comes to visit to try and convince her to take her rightful spot as Princess, Mia is not as excited as most young girls would be. She has settled with being invisible and just hiding in the crowd, and now they are going to tell her she's a princess???

Mia: You try living for 15 years thinking that you're one person, and then in five minute, you find... review »

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vivasuzi
Livonia, MI

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Fun Fairytale

watching chick flicks, all for healthy snacks and foods

NOV

2008

I really love The Princess Diaries, because it is a great family story and it has a great fairytale appeal. Anne Hathaway stars as a struggling teen who is smart, but awkward in high school and is sort of an outcast in her high school. Her life is pretty plain until she gets word from her grandmother that she is a princess, which turns her ordinary life upside down. In order to take the thrown, she must learn to be a princess. This involves a huge makeover from the outside in and develops into a fun and hilarious story. This tale is heartwarming and inspiring and great to watch. I love... review »

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stef42678
Las Vegas, NV

Love Julie Andrews

watching with kids

APR

2009

The Princess Diaries is a wonderful Disney film. It's right out of a fairy tale, like Cinderella. A school dork as you would say winds up being a heir to a throne, only she not everything everyone expects her to be. Amelia is frustrated with her mom for lying to her, and her Grandmother wants her to be perfect, but yet she wants to be who she is and expierence her 1st kiss. She has a crush on her best friends brother and he on her. She ends up becoming miss popularity and goes out with a guy who is only using her and blows off her friends. She finds out in the end its better to be true...

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kids4rdogs
Sherrard, IL

Very cute story!

watching with kids, a comedy fan

OCT

2008

The Princess Diaries is just the cutest story ever. My daugther is 2 and half and she is also in love with this movie. It is one of those feel good stories that appeals to both young and old.

I love that the main character, Mia, is so down to earth and normal. It shows kids that they don't have to act a certain way or follow in with the popular crowd to be somebody special. It just sends a wonderful message to all little girls out there.

Overall, it is just a great movie that I think the whole family can enjoy.

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freebees4me
Edwardsville, IL

The Princess Diaries brings back simple comedy with true class.

a movie buff, a comedy fan

NOV

2008

The Princess Diaries is true classic comedy. Julie Andrews is superb as the elegant queen who tries so hard to bring out the beauty and grace in her young rebellious granddaughter. Many will rejoice in the similiar comedy styling of this film to that of Roman Holiday with the delightful and elegant Audrey Hepburn. We need more films like this to take away the harsh realities of life and put us in a kinder gentler place. Every home should have this movie to be enjoyed by all ages and share the lessons within.

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PJKnows
Rochester, NY

This is a great movie about growing up and its also halarious!

an infrequent movie goer

NOV

2008

Princess Diaries is a great movie! Its funny, charming, and a heartwarmer! Everyone should see it! The main character's travel from the high school nobody, to a princess is touching. She learns not to forsake who she was for who she is becoming. There are times when Mia feels that the popularity is more important than her old friends. In the end she figures things out and everything works out. There is now a second Princess Diaries so if you liked this one, you will be sure to like the next one!

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leighdorsey
Fairfield, VA

A heartwarming Cinderella story

character-lover, a woman, comedy fan

NOV

2008

The Princess Diaries is an adorable story about an awkward girl who transforms into a woman - a story that is relateable to young girls everywhere. I love Anne Hathaway, and she was so cute as an awkward teenager. And Julie Andrews is just perfect; she is really ageless! This is a great family movie, and has uplifting themes that make this movie really worth watching.

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tinatina
Walnut, CA

Very good and entertaining movie

into Independent Films, watching chick flicks, into action flicks, a comedy fan

NOV

2008

The Princess Diaries is a very interesting and funny movie. It has a very great story and the characters just make the whole story fit it together. The characters are funny. The movie setting is also wonderful, especially the scenes of San Francisco city life.

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ladylinda
Los Angeles, CA

Great family movie

a movie buff, a comedy fan

MAR

2008

This movie is truly a "feel good" movie. I love Julie Andrews, so that makes me a great fan of this movie, too. It's entertaining for both kids and adults.

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techrules
Sacramento, CA

It's one of the best movies ever

comedy fan, watching chick flicks

NOV

2008

I think this movie is one of the best. Yeah, it's kinda old but whatever I still love it. I like Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews so it's good.

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sarah72194
Gaffney, SC

Wonderful tween movie!

an infrequent movie goer, watching with kids

AUG

2008

I show this movie in my class a lot. It is a great story about how just about anyone can overcome adversity and become something great.

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emmydale
Murfreesboro, TN

Great for young girls

a comedy fan

NOV

2008

This is a great movie for a young girl. Funny and enjoyable.

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rlgorter
Chicago, IL

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Movie Title	The Princess Diaries (2001)
Format Type	DVD
Film Genre	Comedies Family Movies
MPAA Rating	G
Key Information	Directors Garry Marshall Stars Julie Andrews Actors Robert Schwartzman Genre Childrens Subgenre Family Interaction MPAA Rating G (MPAA) Available Formats DVD: Widescreen UPC 786936211078 Release Date 2001 Running Time 1hr 55min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD: Widescreen1hr 55minBuena Vista Home EntertainmentDecember 18, 2001G (MPAA)786936162134Sound Features: HiFi, Surround,...
Credits	Screenwriter Gina Wendkos
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (08/03/2001, p.4, Kevin Thomas): "THE PRINCESS DIARIES places three-dimensional human beings in a fairy-tale plot in a most...
VHS Editions	VHS Editions VHS1hr 55minBuena Vista Home EntertainmentFebruary 04, 2003G (MPAA)786936211061

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