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Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

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Reviews Counted:111

Fresh:29

Rotten:82

Average Rating:4.5/10

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.

Rated: G

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... 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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  • The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
  • Starring the irresistible Anne Hathaway (ELLA ENCHANTED) and Academy Award(R) winner Julie Andrews (Best Actress, MARY POPPINS, 1964), this modern-day fairy tale picks up right where THE PRINCESS DIARIES left off! As future queen of Genovia, Princess Mia (Hathaway) has everything a girl could want -- except the magical romance she's always dreamed of. But soon, Mia's shocked to discover that she needs to get married right now or her family will lose the crown! Comic complications rule the day in this delightful family story about finding out who you really are and discovering what it takes to make your dreams come true!
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    08/07/08
    Jim Lane
    Jim Lane
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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.

    Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
    09/27/06
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    The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement is unapologetically aimed towards young girls, making this review virtually moot.

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    12/19/04
    David Nusair
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    Full Review Source: Zap2it.com | comment Comment
    12/19/04
    Hanh Nguyen
    Hanh Nguyen
    Zap2it.com

    [The film] runs an insufferable two hours, leisurely chugging toward an ending most of the audience will have predicted 15 minutes in.

    Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
    12/17/04
    Forrest Hartman
    Forrest Hartman
    Reno Gazette-Journal

    Saddled with the sort of dialogue that would fell a von Trapp.

    Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
    11/16/04
    Christopher Smith
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    10/30/04
    Matthew Turner
    Matthew Turner
    ViewLondon

    A chocolate-box sequel whose rose-tinted view of constitutional monarchy will provoke hoots of derision this side of the pond.

    Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
    10/19/04
    Neil Smith
    Neil Smith
    BBC

    Unlikely to appeal to anyone, regardless of their thoughts on the first film.

    Full Review Source: FilmFocus | comment Comment
    10/18/04
    Joe Utichi
    Joe Utichi
    FilmFocus

    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.

    Full Review Source: tonymedley.com | comment Comment
    09/19/04
    Tony Medley
    Tony Medley
    tonymedley.com

    Constantly opts for contrived cheesiness, slathering on the cuteness with a trowel.

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    09/19/04
    Rich Cline
    Rich Cline
    Shadows on the Wall

    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
    Peter Debruge
    Premiere Magazine

    Sadly, the film leaves you with the feeling this was done just for the money this sequel would possibly bring.

    Full Review Source: Talking Pictures (U.S.) | comment Comment
    09/04/04
    Tony Toscano
    Tony Toscano
    Talking Pictures (U.S.)

    [A] needless but charming sequel.

    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    08/26/04
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
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    Dear Diary: Mia’s return engagement is anything but engaging.

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    08/25/04
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