marcyg68
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First of, let me start by saying that anyone going to see this movie and expecting a testosterone filled action film is in for a HUGE disappointment. The title "Princess Diaries 2" should be a big giveaway. And if you're still not sure, then check out the original "Princess Diaries" on dvd or video.
This aside, I enjoyed "Princess Diaries" and I'm a fan of Anne Hathaway so I was looking forward to seeing this sequel. I hoped that it was at least as good as the first film and I certainly wasn't disappointed.
"Princess Diaries 2" has the same charm, humor and sense of fun of the first film but this one is even better. First of all, the fantasy and romance quotient is higher. Secondly, many of the original characters (and the actors who played them) are back including Mia's best friend Lilly (Heather Matarazzo), Joe (Hector Elizondo) and Mia's mom (Caroline Goodall). Thirdly, some new characters are added including Mia's assortment of would-be suitors, the devious Viscount Mabry (John Rhys-Davies) and the colorful assortment of security guards, servants and footmen who populate the palace.
The story begins with Mia (the always charming and lovely Anne Hathaway) graduating from college and on the verge of turning 21. She arrives in Genovia with the intent of inheriting the throne from her grandmother Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews, perfectly cast). However, the law declares that she must marry before she rules and so the stage is set for her search for an appropriate husband. Mia then finds herself torn between two very different suitors - Andrew and Nicholas (played by handsome actors Callum Blue and Chris Pine) - and also the dilemma of choosing duty versus love.
I took my younger sister to see this film and we both enjoyed it...but on very different levels. She loved the princess-y aspects of the film and the humorous situations. I loved the old and young romance (and, yes, newcomer Chris Pine is a 'hunk' - reminds me of a cross between a young Brad Pitt and Josh Hartnett. He is certainly a BIG reason to see this movie), the fantasy elements (royalty, castles, tiaras...you get the picture) and the wholesomeness of this film. It is one of those rare films that the whole family can enjoy. It also has a heroine that every young lady would not be ashamed to look up to. Mia is intelligent, spirited, sensible and very much her own person. She has a good head on her shoulders and, despite the dilemmas she faces, she makes the right choice (at least in my opinion) in the end.
Those who enjoyed "PD1" will certainly enjoy this movie. "Princess Diaries 2" is a charming gem of a film that the whole family (especially young princesses age 3 to 16 and their moms, aunts or grandmas) will enjoy.
This aside, I enjoyed "Princess Diaries" and I'm a fan of Anne Hathaway so I was looking forward to seeing this sequel. I hoped that it was at least as good as the first film and I certainly wasn't disappointed.
"Princess Diaries 2" has the same charm, humor and sense of fun of the first film but this one is even better. First of all, the fantasy and romance quotient is higher. Secondly, many of the original characters (and the actors who played them) are back including Mia's best friend Lilly (Heather Matarazzo), Joe (Hector Elizondo) and Mia's mom (Caroline Goodall). Thirdly, some new characters are added including Mia's assortment of would-be suitors, the devious Viscount Mabry (John Rhys-Davies) and the colorful assortment of security guards, servants and footmen who populate the palace.
The story begins with Mia (the always charming and lovely Anne Hathaway) graduating from college and on the verge of turning 21. She arrives in Genovia with the intent of inheriting the throne from her grandmother Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews, perfectly cast). However, the law declares that she must marry before she rules and so the stage is set for her search for an appropriate husband. Mia then finds herself torn between two very different suitors - Andrew and Nicholas (played by handsome actors Callum Blue and Chris Pine) - and also the dilemma of choosing duty versus love.
I took my younger sister to see this film and we both enjoyed it...but on very different levels. She loved the princess-y aspects of the film and the humorous situations. I loved the old and young romance (and, yes, newcomer Chris Pine is a 'hunk' - reminds me of a cross between a young Brad Pitt and Josh Hartnett. He is certainly a BIG reason to see this movie), the fantasy elements (royalty, castles, tiaras...you get the picture) and the wholesomeness of this film. It is one of those rare films that the whole family can enjoy. It also has a heroine that every young lady would not be ashamed to look up to. Mia is intelligent, spirited, sensible and very much her own person. She has a good head on her shoulders and, despite the dilemmas she faces, she makes the right choice (at least in my opinion) in the end.
Those who enjoyed "PD1" will certainly enjoy this movie. "Princess Diaries 2" is a charming gem of a film that the whole family (especially young princesses age 3 to 16 and their moms, aunts or grandmas) will enjoy.
