Aspires to be nothing more than a light time out for girls who still believe they can marry a Backstreet Boy. And it works as such. For all others (i.e., guys), it's nothing to write home about.
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The Princess Diaries (2001)
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Reviews Counted:111
Fresh:52
Rotten:59
Average Rating:5.1/10
Consensus: A charming, if familiar, makeover movie for young teenage girls.
Theatrical Release:Aug 3, 2001 Wide
Box Office: $107,785,435
Synopsis: Teen actress Anne Hathaway gives an endearing performance in Garry Marshall's delightful Disney comedy, THE PRINCESS DIARIES. Assisted by such seasoned pros as Julie Andrews and Hector Elizondo (a... [More]
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo
Director: Garry Marshall
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Reviews for The Princess Diaries
A surprisingly sophisticated comedy.
08/03/01
A very watchable, very warm little Disney comedy.
12/03/01
It’s not grand cinema, but it is an enjoyable confection that will give some families an excuse to spend some time together.
08/02/01
Does raise a lot of decent if familiar themes, exploring teen self-awareness, self-consciousness, friendship, ego and the like.
08/06/01
One cannot dismiss a movie in which Andrews, that rare woman in the Hollywood garden of girls, reminds us that bell-like enunciation, unfailing politeness and proud posture are markers of self-respect accessible to all, whether commoners or royalty.
08/02/01
Top CriticA delightful, amusing fairy tale that it leaves you wanting more.
08/02/01
The unexpected rewards of director Garry Marshall's ("Beaches") latest spin on the well-worn Pygmalion fairy tale are numerous.
07/19/09
The film is fun, though it's easy to imagine a fresher, lighter version without Marshall's heavy showbiz hand.
08/02/01
The movie is one to savor for its good humor and big heart, despite some hackneyed fairy-tale notions.
08/03/01
Top CriticA likable throwback to an old tradition of pictures from the Disney studio.
08/03/01
Has Disney wholesomeness stamped all over it.
08/03/01
Entertaining, light-hearted, and maybe even a little wise.
08/03/01
The Princess Diaries is a sweet and absurd little fairy tale that should play better to its demographic than Marshall's reprehensible Pretty Woman.
07/28/01
A modest, enjoyable fairy tale that easily outcharms its animated stablemates of the past decade.
08/07/01
The perfect film to take one's daughter to.
08/02/01
All young girls are princesses inside, although many don't know it and some never will. The more movies that let us in on this wonderful secret, the better.
08/04/01
One of the most delightful and touching comedies to grace the big-screen in years that features no swearing, no sex, no violence, no drugs -- and no dull moments.
12/06/05
Modest at best.
08/03/01
its very unhipness is part of its charm
08/08/01
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June 05, 2001:
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