SteinMo What a freaking movie. So many twists and turns. Absolutely intense from start to finish.

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

Celia A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

studioAT This is of course the film that brought a young Anne Hathaway to our attention, featuring her as an average teenager realising that she's actually the Princess of a far off land. And Julie Andrews is your Gran! This is a fun film. It's got a good heart and will appeal to young girls and teens everywhere. A big part of that success is down to it being well directed by the much missed Garry Marshall and the fact that it features winning performances from Hathaway and Andrews.I don't think it needed the sequel that followed, but this is an hour and a bit of entertaining fairy-tale fun.

Desertman84 The Princess Diaries is a comedy that is based on Meg Cabot's novel of the same title.It stars Julie Andrews.It also marks the film debut of Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolos,a teen-ager who later discovers that she is an heir to the throne of the fictional country called Genovia. It also stars Heather Matarazzo, Héctor Elizondo and Robert Schwartzman. Garry Marshall directed the film.Mia is a teenage klutz who's openly mocked by the popular Lana Thomas. Her only friend at her exclusive prep school is the socially outcast Lilly. But her life takes a dramatic turn when her mom mom later reveals that her late biological father was in actuality the crown prince of a small European nation, Genovia.Later,Queen Clarisse Renaldi looks out for Mia and teaches her to acquire royal behavior.Meanwhile,her romantic inclinations is torn between a handsome Josh and Lily's brother,Michael.This is definitely a good film for teen-agers.But for adults,it may look dated as it was made during the 60's due to its somewhat old fashioned screenplay and dialogue between the character.Also,the transformation of Mia from a geek into a princess is something that many viewers are definitely familiar with that the movie provides nothing new or refreshing in its story.The only thing that is worthwhile watching is the cinematography as it presents to us a great scenes with San Francisco on the background.

SnoopyStyle Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is a dorky invisible teen who everybody steps on. She lives with her mother (Caroline Goodall) in an old fire station in San Francisco. Her only friend is Lilly Moscovitz (Heather Matarazzo). Her dead father's mother Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews) of Genovia has come to town to tell her that she's the only heir for the throne. She is shocked since her mother never told her any of this and she doesn't want to rule. Joe (Héctor Elizondo) is her new driver. She is given princess lessons by her grandmother. She is picked on by mean girl Lana Thomas (Mandy Moore) and her friends, but she is infatuated with Lana's jock boyfriend Josh Bryant. Meanwhile Michael Moscovitz is in love with Mia.There are many things wrong with this movie. It's cheesy. It has a few too many stupidity. The mother needs to be played by somebody more compelling. The one thing that this movie has is the lovely Anne Hathaway. She is terrific as a dork. She actually makes the cliché ugly duckling work. She does great pratfalls even when the movie turns into a slapstick affair. And then it has the regal Julie Andrews who can really class things up when she wants to.

ebiros2 Many people don't like "Fluff" movies like this. I can tell, because I get negative reviews whenever I write good things about these types of movies. But I think secretly, even some macho men likes these movies. I personally don't care because if it's a good movie, then it's a good movie whatever the genre is. If there's one word to describe this movie, it's Ann Hathaway. All the movie's goodness owes to her. She's convincing as a princess, and she really is an interesting character in this movie. My eyes were pretty much glued to her all through the movie. Much like Julie Andrews attracted attention when she was younger in "The Sound of Music", she carries the movie with her presence. Julie Andrews by the way also appears in a supporting role in this film.The movie definitely made Ann Hathaway a star. She's probably deserving, because she still has nice presence in a more recent movies like the Dark Knight Rising.In any case, this is a good movie, and is definitely worth the watch.