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Summary: the book is much better
Review: ok. welll i got this movie for christmas when i was 11 and i loved it. then, the next summer i read the book. since then i have been addicted to the series. the movie is HORRIBLE compared to the books, and mia doesnt get micheal till the end of the 3rd book. good for little kids, but it doesn't compare to the book, not to mention the book and movies are completely different and not even close to being alike.
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Summary: Hilarious and heart warming
Review: This movie is great! The relationship between Anne Thermapolis and her grandmother is kinda funny and her clumsiness is easy to laugh about...It's a must see!
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Summary: Great Mom-Daughter Movie
Review: I got this DVD for my daughter (now 16 going on 17) when it first came out, and we've watched it so much, I've had to buy a new copy! Whenever we've got just a Mom-Daughter night (in a house with Dad and two sons/brothers) we put on this movie. It's been an excellent way for us to discuss everything from hairstyles, to peer pressure, to mixed messages, to dating etiquette. And to top it off - it's been fun! I highly recommend it to Moms with girls from 12 on up!
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Summary: Fun Movie
Review: This was a very cute movie. The acting was great and the plot was good, but it was nowhere near the plot of the book. They probably wanted to make it a lower rating, but by doing that they left out some key elements to the book. I wish they would have stuck to the book more and to a G rating less.
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Summary: Very Good
Review: I think that everybody should see this movie, it is a great movie for the whole family.
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Summary: Good movie...books were better tho
Review: I really loved this movie but I have to say, the books are much better. Mia, who isn't the most popular girl in her school, visits her grandmother and is almost blown out of her seat. She's actually a PRINCESS!!! She refuses to believe it for a while and then is forced to take princess lessons so she can represent her country well. Great story of the ugly duckling type. I recomend this movie for people, and especially girls, of all ages.
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Summary: A Fairy Tale
Review: This movie (like someone already said) is a modern fairy tale. I think the acting is well done and the story line was great. Its a good family film to watch and enjoy (I certainly did). I would definetly buy this DVD. Its cute, fun and you can watch it over and over again and love it! Buy it Or Rent It? Buy. Definetly - its funny and suprisingly relate-able!
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Summary: Good Movie
Review: This movie is not only for girls. When I saw it in theaters a couple years ago there was a lot of teenage boys like me seeing it. My crew and I went to see it because we heard singer turned actress Mandy Moore was in it. And that everyone was telling us it was a good movie. After I saw it I thought it was really good, and I really liked Mandy Moore, she is so hot. The shock to me was that Erik Von Detten was also in it. He looked really hot too. I liked him in the skating t.v. movie Brink and the short lived ABC Sitcom "Odd Man Out". It's just too bad he didn't take his shirt off and show us his hot body, the way he did in "Odd Man Out". My friends said that too.
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Summary: Modern Fairy Tale
Review: One of the often repeated themes in movies that seem to have picked up in frequency of late is the story of the girl or woman who becomes a princess. In comparison to most of those other movies, this one succeeds. Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is in her gawky, geeky, teen years. Mia's reaction to not fitting in is to wish that she were invisible. She is an extreme type-B personality; introverted, shy, abhorrent of being the center of attention. Mia's grandmother Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews) interrupts Mia's attempt at making herself invisible by revealing to Mia that she is heir to the throne of Genovia. Mia is alternately fascinated and distressed by the opportunity that has been presented to her. Attempting to help her in this decision, either directly or indirectly, are an assorted variety of friends, relatives, and others with an interest in whether she will accept the responsibility of being the Princess of Genovia. Perhaps two of the strongest influences in her life as she tries to make this decision are those of her grandmother and Lilly Moscovitz (Heather Matarazzo), both type-A personalities. Her grandmother strongly encourages her to take up the mantle of princess, but ultimately backs off, realizing that the decision has to be Mia's own. Lilly, an ardent environmentalist, is alternately fascinated by the possibility that her friend might have a chance to influence the world in a very positive way, and yet concerned that her friend may become like the other A-crats (autocrats); concerned with power, status and style over substance. Lilly vocalizes Mia's fears in a way that Mia is unable, and is thus a very important (though frequently obnoxious) character. Mia also has other, more subtle influences. Her mother (Caroline Goodall) wants Mia to choose for herself, and clearly show that she will stand by Mia's decision. Chauffeur and bodyguard Joe quietly watches Mia mature from an indecisive, geeky teenage girl to a beautiful, self-confident young woman, with minor assistance and perspective along the way. Joe is played perfectly by Hector Elizondo in a near reprise to a similar role in "Pretty Woman," though here he attempts to be more aloof from the activities, ultimately failing. Thrown into this mix are the usual issues faced by maturing teenagers of every age. The guy Mia thinks she would like to have as a boyfriend (handsome, shallow and self-centered) versus the guy who will be truly supportive of her and who truly loves her (Robert Schwartzman). Her comparison to the stuck-up cheerleaders (Lana, Anna and Fontana, who make me ill remembering similar types from my own high school years) makes her secretly envious. It would be easy to be critical of this movie. It does have a lot of cliché, it does present stereotypes, and it does retread material that has been done so many times before. However, it is the relatively straightforward story with a solid acting cast that makes this movie a winner. Anne Hathaway is perfect as the princess. She communicates her fear of being one of the "establishment," but is fascinated by the possibility of being accepted. Her ultimate choice brushes aside all the trivialities and focuses on being mature and responsible. Heather Matarazzo and Robert Schwartzman are excellent as a brother and sister, one a best friend, the other who loves, both who support her. And best of all are Julie Andrews and Hector Elizondo in roles for which she they were perfectly cast. The combination of talent and the clever way in which Mia's character evolves make this movie a perfect family movie, most especially for all the special princesses in our lives.
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Summary: Take the title to serve and be heard.
Review: Wow, this will be review 334, so I guess this was hardly an undiscovered movie except for me. A Gauky insecure 15 year old girl whose life goal is to be invisible finds out that her father was a prince and she is a princess. This is a very cute, family friendly movie from Disney that has some laugh out loud moments. This movie reminded me more of MISS CONGENIALITY than MY FAIR LADY, probably because of the way the Mia character was played by Anne Hathaway..Also, because of the make over turned a frogette into a princess. Mia must decide if she will accept the title. Ultimately, her decision is based on her ability to influence others, rather than be the invisible girl. My daughters like this movie and I give it 3.5 stars rounded down to 3 stars. My daughters love MISS CONGENIALITY, which we gave 4 stars. Either one will brings smiles and warm the heart.
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