The Princess Diaries (2001)
She rocks. She rules. She reigns.
Starring: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall, Robert Schwartzman, Erik von Detten, Patrick Flueger, Sean O'Bryan, Sandra Oh, Kathleen Marshall, Mindy Burbano, Kim Leigh, Beth Anne Garrison, Larry Miller
Director: Garry Marshall
Running Time: 114 minutes
US MPAA rating: GUK BBFC rating: U
Comedy, Family
On DVD Safe, snoozy chick-flicks and fam-coms are what New York director Garry Marshall has carved a very successful career out of. Ever seen 'Overboard'? That's one of his. Or 'Pretty Woman'? That's his too. How about 'Beaches', 'Runaway Bride' or
DVD Extras: 'A New Princess' featurette, deleted scenes, audio commentaries, a couple of music vids, and a trailer for the DVD release of 'Beauty and the Beast'. All in all, it's a pretty good package.
It's Got: Mandy Moore nudging her way onto the soundtrack with a bafflingly unnecessary live performance of 'Stupid Cupid' in the middle of the film.
It Needs: Some sort of explanation as to why the Queen of Genovia talks with what is clearly an English accent.
Alternatives: The Prince & Me, What a Girl Wants, King Ralph
Summary: Only Hathaway saves it from being a throwaway.
Review by Gary Panton
Review Date: 22nd January 2004
External Links
Official Web Site
The Princess Diaries at the IMDB
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| Not to be confused with an Academy Award winning film, The Princess Diaries is nevertheless a hilarious and entertaining film... |
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