Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper
by William Lau
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Actor: Julie Stevens, Kelly Sheridan, Mark Hildreth, Mark Luna, Melissa LyonsDirector: William Lau
Brand: Barbie
Producer: Jennifer Twiner McCarron
Producer: Jesyca C. Durchin
Producer: Kim Dent-Wilder
Producer: Rob Hudnut
Writer: Cliff Ruby
Writer: Elana Lesser
Writer: Mark Twain
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 85 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Lions Gate
Movie Reviews of Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper
Movie Review: Barbie Has Outdone Herself - Superb DVD - And that Music!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having two daughters ages 5-1/2 and 7, we have all the previous Barbie movies and love them all - they are quality products, beautifully crafted and artistically gorgeous - and the music is always delightful (I mean, how can you go wrong with Swan Lake and the Nutcracker, but the original music from Rapunzel is hauntingly beautiful and extremely moving as well). So there was no question we would purchase Barbie As The Princess and the Pauper.
WOW! Barbie has outdone herself with this new DVD. As her first "Animated Musical," I must admit I was slightly skeptical, especially following the outstanding music that came before in the other Barbie DVDs. Imagine my surprise when I found myself completely blown away by the music and lyrics in every song of this DVD. Simply a first-rate job: Clever, singable (addictively so) and emotionally moving songs, one after another. And kudos to the songwriters for bringing back the beauty of the simple duet: The songs sung by Princess Anneliese and Erika together are just gorgeous and lovely.
Oh, and don't worry - after getting over the beauty and richness of the music and songs, you will not be disappointed in any way by the story and animation, which is once again captivating, interesting, and intelligent. I am most impressed with all of the Barbie DVDs in that they always give Barbie's character a mature, strong, assertive, intelligent persona - so opposite of what so many people used to believe (and probably still do) the Barbie dolls conveyed to impressionable young girls. The dolls may be all about fashion and perfect figures and shopping and boyfriends, but in the DVDs, Barbie is kick-ass smart, strong, decisive and compassionate (and, of course, still beautiful and perfectly-figured).
As the plot is well-written, fast-moving, and action-packed, even Daddies and older brothers will find themselves drawn to the story and animation in spite of themselves! (And get a load of Martin Short as the voice of the bad guy, the "evil Preminger" - this may be one of his best roles to date!)
All in all, we are just pleased as punch with this DVD, and have watched it again and again. We also have the CD of the songs in the car, and I have actually listened to it a few times when my daughters were not even in the car! The songs just make you feel good inside. As long as Barbie continues starring in DVDs of this quality and caliber, we will certainly be purchasing them as soon as they hit the store shelves. And make sure not to miss the "outtakes" at the end of the film - funniest animated outtakes I've seen since Toy Story and Monsters Inc.!
Unequivocally 5 stars.
Summary of Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper
Singing In Her First Musical Movie!This adventure tells the story of a Princess and a pauper who were worlds apart in lifestyles yet identical in looks! When chance brings them together it becomes the beginning of a great adventure and a friendship that will last a lifetime. When Anneliese is captured Erika must pretend to be the Princess to help find out what has happened and to save her. In the end the magic of love and friendship triumphs and the kingdom is saved!Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 012236161516 Manufacturer No: A017367Similar DVD Movies
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