A delightful, amusing fairy tale that it leaves you wanting more.
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08/02/01
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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
Is breathtaking in its mediocrity and wrong-headedness.
08/02/01
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 CriticThe flaws in The Princess Diaries' dated story line are numerous and irritating, its message about physical beauty is frustrating, and you might want to think twice before taking any curly-haired, eyeglass-wearing child to see it.
08/02/01
The story it tells is distressingly out of date, especially in its antique notions of what constitutes "success" for girls.
08/02/01
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
The film is broad, cute, and calculated at every turn.
08/02/01
Top CriticNot as sophisticated as Pretty Woman, but much more interesting than Bride.
08/02/01
The perfect film to take one's daughter to.
08/02/01
The film's San Francisco locale looks great, and the movie has random moments of sparkle. But it reeks of familiarity.
08/02/01
Top CriticThe film is fun, though it's easy to imagine a fresher, lighter version without Marshall's heavy showbiz hand.
08/02/01
A sloppy and convoluted film.
08/02/01
Andrews' performance is the spoon full of sugar that helps this medicine go down.
08/02/01
It's solid target-audience entertainment, but it's also all-too-sappy filmmaking.
08/02/01
This is a great big luscious lollypop of a movie, terrific fun for girls of any age and for their families, too.
08/02/01
Fitfully amusing comedy.
08/02/01
Top CriticThe Princess Diaries isn't always perfect. But it fills an empty spot in the hearts of girls of all ages who have been pining all summer for a movie like this.
08/02/01
Top CriticA welcome rarity.
08/02/01
To be effective, many movies require the viewer to engage in a willing suspension of disbelief. For The Princess Diaries to work, the viewer will have to engage in a willing suspension of higher brain activity.
08/02/01
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