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Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

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Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

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Reviews Counted: 112

Fresh: 30

Rotten:82

Average Rating: 4.6/10

Consensus: Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews bring charm and elegance to the movie, but there's not enough material for them to work with in this sequel.

Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release: Aug 11, 2004 Wide

Box Office: $95,111,012

Synopsis: As a teenager, ugly duckling Mia (Anne Hathaway) learned that she was actually a princess. Now that the Princess has completed college in America, she is returning to her country, Genovia. Since Mia is turning 21, Queen Clarisse (Julie... As a teenager, ugly duckling Mia (Anne Hathaway) learned that she was actually a princess. Now that the Princess has completed college in America, she is returning to her country, Genovia. Since Mia is turning 21, Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews) plans to step down and give her granddaughter the throne. But evil Viscount Mabrey (Jonathan Rhys-Davies) believes his nephew is the rightful heir, and Parliament decides that Mia will have to abide by an age-old Genovian law: no Queen shall rule without a husband. Mia has just thirty days to marry if she is to retain the throne that her family has held for over 500 years. The kindhearted but clumsy princess also has to win over the Genovian people and survive the constant paparazzi. Although a charming Englishman (Callum Blue) seems to fit the arranged marriage bill, Mia also finds herself drawn to the very man that is vying for the throne, the dashing Nicholas (Chris Pine). But can she trust her foe's intentions? Will Mia follow her heart, or sacrifice love for her country? Gary Marshall directs this fun romp-with-royalty that also features Heather Matarazzo and Hector Elizondo. [More]

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Heather Matarazzo, John Rhys-Davies

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Heather Matarazzo, John Rhys-Davies, Hector Elizondo, Callum Blue, Caroline Goodall, Chris Pine

Director: Garry Marshall

Director: Garry Marshall
Screenwriter: Shonda Rhimes
Story: Gina Wendkos
Producer: Whitney Houston, Mario Iscovich, Debra Martin Chase
Composer: John Debney
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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Dec 14, 2004

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
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  • Dolby Digital Surround 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Digital Surround 5.1 - French

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The larger message -- that you should marry for the right reasons only when you're ready -- is one everyone can applaud.

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The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement is unapologetically aimed towards young girls, making this review virtually moot.

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12/19/04
David Nusair
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12/19/04
Hanh Nguyen
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[The film] runs an insufferable two hours, leisurely chugging toward an ending most of the audience will have predicted 15 minutes in.

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12/17/04
Forrest Hartman
Reno Gazette-Journal
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Saddled with the sort of dialogue that would fell a von Trapp.

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11/16/04
Christopher Smith
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10/30/04
Matthew Turner
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A chocolate-box sequel whose rose-tinted view of constitutional monarchy will provoke hoots of derision this side of the pond.

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10/19/04
Neil Smith
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Unlikely to appeal to anyone, regardless of their thoughts on the first film.

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10/18/04
Joe Utichi
FilmFocus
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If you are a prepubescent girl with a five-year old intellect, this is a smash hit. If you’re not, bring a good book.

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09/19/04
Tony Medley
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Constantly opts for contrived cheesiness, slathering on the cuteness with a trowel.

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09/19/04
Rich Cline
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This threadbare sequel takes a page from such revisionist fairy tales as Shrek and Ella Enchanted, movies that assume we've grown so weary of the same old Cinderella story that they go out of their way to invert the formula.

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09/15/04
Peter Debruge
Premiere Magazine
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Sadly, the film leaves you with the feeling this was done just for the money this sequel would possibly bring.

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09/04/04
Tony Toscano
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[A] needless but charming sequel.

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08/26/04
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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Dear Diary: Mia’s return engagement is anything but engaging.

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08/25/04
Thomas Delapa
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