The Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement (Full Screen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement (Full Screen Edition)
Movie Review: You are cordially invited to the royal event of the season. R.S.V.P. This Summer
Summary: 5 Stars
That is the tagline, for my next movie, in which it is the sequel to the Princess Diaries, that was released in 2001, now comes part 2. But could we soon see part 3, or they going to call it quits with this film. As the movie opens Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) has now graduated from college, that is right, I said college, it is now 5 years after the movie, and she is about to turn 21 years, and now right to take over her new kingdom, and once again she is reunited with her grandma Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews), but just before her grandma can retire from the throne, it is discovered at a meeting that Mia Thermopolis has to get married first, and don't you notice these Disney films, where a characters has to get married to start, or save a job? But then again, her grandma has been single for a long time, but she still got to sit on the throne, but then again, I am sure her grandma had to do the same thing. Once her new sutie is ready, she is taken on a tour by her grandma, but as a surpise her best freind Lilly Moscovitz (Heather Matarazzo) has been flown in the event, and is hiding in her closet, but of course the queen knows about this. One of the broad member's newphew (Chris Pine) is promised to become king, but she picks Andrew Jacoby (Callum Blue) to be her fiance, but I will leave it to you discover what is going to happen what is next. Movie Review: NOT as good as Princess Diaries 1
Summary: 3 Stars
I actually kind of liked The Princess Diaries, even if it was a "girls" movie. This one screams "lets make some money off the fans of P1!"with a cheaper look to the movie, it was filmed on location in Los Angeles and much of it either looks like a studio lot or some sets not up to the standard of the original movie. The plot is sort of all over the place and often slow, I kept finding my self hitting the fast forward button on my DVD player, and the new casting is weird (they did bring back most of the original actors, that helped save the movie).I especially hated Raven's appearance, not because of her but because it was so obviously being used as a promotional tool for her Disney stuff.
Most of the time Anne Hathaway was very good (although the clumsy bit is getting old),I doubt that was actually her in the opening college graduation scene. She and the other originals were what made this movie worthwhile.
Movie Review: Julie Andrews is excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Julie Andrews grace and charm extends through the generations. Amelia Minonette Thermopolis Renaldi, in the last five years has graduated from college majoring in international politics. Amelia must marry and find true love in 30 days, as a requirement to accept queenship.
Julie Andrews won the heart of millions with her singing, compassion, and wholesome virtues when she had to chose between becoming a nun or marriage. Queen Clarisse Renaldi renews some of the musical charm with the help of "Thats so Raven", whose singing capablity harmonized in some of the higher range tones.
Amelia wins the heart of the people with her wholesome and honest approach as princess. Amelia style and awkwardness is replace with grace, compassion, and beauty. Amelia is constantly in the public eye and transforms into a graceful and elegant princess. Amelia's style, charm, and recall of prior conversations help her win the affection of the aristocrats. Genova has fallen in love with Amelia.
Amelia lives an enchanting life: "Is this all mine?","I have my own shopping mall", "Mattress surfering", and "635 gives her access to the crown jewels".
Amelia wins the heart of Nicholas, the rightful heir, by her demonstrating compassion towards the local orphanage. Nicholas falls in love with Amelia. Amelia struggles with her betrothal with Andrew, who she does not love. Nicholas provokes Amelia into reveal her true feelings towards him.
Lord Devereaux is the villian seeking to steal the crown for Nicholas and share in the power. Lord Devereaux becomes ruthless Lord, who devises embarrassment and shame scheme against Amelia. Amelia is the princess Diana of the people, her every move is watched by the media, who air video of Amelia and Nicholas embraced, after spending the evening together under a tree near a pond. The video threatens to destroy the marriage between her and Andrew. Andrew plants a force but bold kiss on Amelia. Andrew asks Amelia, if there was any chemistry, she shakes her head no and Andrew agrees, he felt nothing either. Andrew tells Amelia, "He is a gentleman and will keep his promise to marry her." The marriage is on. Amelia wears a beautiful gown and Andrew the full military uniform of a general.
Nicholas discovers Lord Devereaux treachery and uses a bicycle and then a horse to get too Amelias wedding. Once at the wedding, Nicholas declines to be the next king before parliment. Amelia makes a motion to do away with the marriage requirement too become queen. Parliment approves the motion.
Queen Clarisse Renaldi asks Joseph for his hand in marriage and requests the archbishop to marry them replacing Amelia wedding with theirs. The transfer of power implies the "divine right of kings", as the archbishop transfers the power. Divine right of kings suggest class distinctions, a separation between royalty and commoner, and unquestionable obedience too the crown.
Queen Clarisse Renaldi passes the crown to Amelia. Amelia celebrates her ascention to the crown. As queen Amelia must grant favors too the common person.
Movie Review: disney does it again!!
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is as good as the first as it follows Mia's highs and lows of recieving the throne in Genova. All girls will fall in love with this movie!!Movie Review: A Royal Romantic Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been five years since Mia first found out she was crown princess of Genovia. Now out of college, she's moving to her country full time to take over the thrown from her grandmother. There's just one tiny problem. According to the law, no woman can rule without a husband at her side. Now Mia has just 30 days to find a husband and get married or she forfeits the thrown.
A suitable match is found in Andrew Jacoby. As the country gears up for a royal wedding, Mia's heart seems to be going toward Nicholas Devereaux, the man out to steal her thrown. And Mia isn't the only one facing matters of the heart. Queen Clarisse is facing her own romantic future.
Ok, I know I'm not the target market of pre-adolescent girls. But I love it anyway. It's a cute, fun movie. Predictable? You better believe it. But it entertains so much along the way I don't care. There are lots of funny bits from all the characters; I especially enjoy the maids. On the other hand, I could have done without the sleepover scene. Probably that not in the target audience thing coming up again.
I must admit I had to get over the fact that Michael wasn't back. I really liked their relationship from the first movie. And I was also disappointed that Mia's mom and step-dad had such small rolls. Still, I really liked the way Mia has matured between films. She's still a klutz and not royal by any stretch of the imagination, but it's not as overdone as the first. Also, the relationship between Mia and Clarisse has really improved. I loved it more then in the first movie.
Disney has released a fun DVD for this movie. Movie fans will enjoy the bloopers, and the deleted scenes were interesting. There's a commentary with Julie Andrews and Garry Marshall. The behind the scenes featurette is mostly interesting, but obviously aimed at fans of the music in the movie. The rest of the features caterer to girls, with a makeover segment, Kelly Clarkson music video, and a princess personality quiz.
This is an entertaining movie that the entire family can enjoy together. It's fun, which is all it was trying to do, and there's certainly nothing wrong with that.