The Princess Diaries [Region 2] |  | Director: Garry Marshall
Actors: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore
Category: DVD
Buy New: $2.93
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Rating:  404 reviews
Sales Rank: 206854
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 115 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017188884228
ASIN: B00005RDQ9
Theatrical Release Date: August 3, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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A thoroughly engaging fairy tale that's family friendly without being condescending, The Princess Diaries is your basic Cinderella makeover story given a fresh, affectionate twist courtesy of a game, energetic cast and a screenplay that skirts schmaltz in favor of gentle, effective comedy. Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is a frizzy-haired, glasses-wearing 15-year-old girl whose two highest ambitions are to become invisible and to get a few smooches from the slickly attractive school heartthrob. As a girl who can't stand being the center of attention so much that she throws up during debate class, she's stunned and horrified when her coolly continental grandmother (Julie Andrews) shows up and informs her that she's the crown princess of the European principality Genovia. Soon enough, Mia has to undertake "princess lessons" (and a makeover) from her queenly grandmother, and eventually she blossoms into a confident, radiant girl--despite the worries and pressure that her newfound status brings. What makes The Princess Diaries work is director Garry Marshall's guileless, irony-free approach to the material (based on Meg Cabot's novel). In comparison to most snarky, ultra-hip teen comedies, The Princess Diaries is refreshingly and enjoyably square, content to win you over on charm alone and not a slick bag of tricks. Hathaway is a charismatic, appealing role model with a sharp sense of comic timing, and Andrews--who came to stardom as the object of a makeover supreme in My Fair Lady on Broadway--is at her regal best whether teaching Mia the proper royal wave or learning how to eat a corndog. Both leading ladies are complemented by a finely tuned cast, including Hector Elizondo as Genovia's head of security (and romantic counterpart to Andrews), Heather Matarazzo as Mia's best pal, and Robert Schwartzman as the good guy who ultimately wins Mia's heart. All in all, a royal pleasure. --Mark Englehart
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 Princess Diaries May 28, 2009
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The Princess Diaries May 21, 2009
S.J.T. (Washburn, MO (USA))
I just love this movie. I have watched this several times & enjoy it each & every time I watch it. When I am down I watch Princess Diaries 1 & 2 & it cheers me up. I wish stuff like this really did happen in real life. I would be in 7th heaven.
Great Movie! April 10, 2009
Lynn Ellis (Harriman, TN USA)
I bought this for my granddaughters and they love it. They watch it over and over.
great serviceI ordered Vol. 1 and Vol. March 25, 2009
B. Bullock (Mayfield, Ky USA)
I recently ordered Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 of The Princess Series and also 2 of John Wayne's "classic" movies of WWII.
I received all four within 2 weeks.
I look forward to finding more of my 'old favorites' in movies.
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Betty Bullock, Mayfield, Ky.
delightful January 13, 2009
Rebecca E. Sowder (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)
I found this movie to be a delightfully entertaining and well-done movie. I think the casting was perfect.
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