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Features: DVD, Aspect Ratio 1.33:1, Dolby Digital Stereo, French, Dubbed, Spanish, Subtitled
Academy Award winner Julie Andrews, enchanting newcomer Anne Hathaway and Hector Elizondo (Pretty Woman) lead a charmed cast in Disney's The Princess Diaries, a hilarious, hip and heartwarming modern-day Cinderella story. Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway) is a bright but terribly shy and gawky teenager whose goal in life is to survive each school day with a minimum of attention and embarrassment. Unfortunately her wish to be invisible is thwarted when her estranged grandmother arrives and delivers the shocking news that she's a real-life princess--heir to the throne of Genovia! Furious and incredulous, the reluctant royal agrees to take "princess lessons" and make the biggest decision of her life--in three weeks. And so begins a comical transformation toward poise and princess-ness when she finds herself in the middle of a media storm, jealous schoolmates and a takeover plot of her country. Funny, uplifting and affirming, your entire family will thoroughly enjoy this crown jewel.
"...genial variation on the (Cinderella) theme..." Rita Kempley, Washington Post
"..this stylish Disney production is an ideal family flm." Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"Funny, touching and irresistibly charming." KNX Radio, Los Angeles
"Family-friendly fun!" Houston Chronicle
Editor's Note
Teen actress Anne Hathaway gives an endearing performance in Garry Marshall's delightful Disney comedy, THE PRINCESS DIARIES. Assisted by such seasoned pros as Julie Andrews and Hector Elizondo (a Marshall regular), Hathaway shines here in her first major film role. She plays Mia, a high school misfit who has resigned herself to social invisibility. Mia and her best friend, Lilly (Heather Matarazzo), are outcasts. While Lilly relishes the role, Mia just wishes a cute popular boy she likes, Josh (Erik von Detten), would notice her. Mia's life changes dramatically when her grandmother (Andrews) contacts her and Mia finds out she is heir to the throne of Genovia, a small European country between France and Spain. The klutzy, socially awkward girl doesn't think she's up to the job, but she agrees to be coached in regal manners by her grandmother before deciding if she wants to become a princess. Marshall (PRETTY WOMAN) is clearly in his element directing this light, charming teen comedy. Andrews, perfectly cast as Queen Clarisse Renaldi, makes her character seem both imperious and caring. Hathaway's performance and the presence of teen pop star Mandy Moore assure that young girls, in particular, will enjoy the film.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Audio Commentary "The Ultimate Tea Party" With Julie Andrews And Anne Hathaway | | Krystal Music Video "Supergirl" | | Theatrical Trailer | | Behind-The-Scenes Featurette: "A New Princess" | | 8 Deleted Scenes With Introductions By Director Garry Marshall | | Audio Director's Commentary | | Fullscreen Version | | Audio: English THX Certified, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; French | | Subtitles: Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista (Disney) |
| Release Date: 12/18/2001 |
| Running Time: 115 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2001 | | Catalog ID: 2939103 | | UPC: 00786936211085 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 4:3 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...Andrews is ideal casting and refreshingly assured..." 07/30/2001 p.18New York Times
"...The film is well cast. Ms. Hathaway is royalty in the making, a young comic talent with a scramble of features....The camera is mad about her..." 08/03/2001 p.E11 USA Today
"...[Featuring] a comic gem of a performance by Anne Hathaway....She's lovely and funny at the same time..." 08/03/2001 p.3E Entertainment Weekly
"...Charming....Best of all, Julie Andrews reigns, her formidable anti-Poppins-ish dignity its own form of hilarity..." 08/10/2001 p.49 Los Angeles Times
"THE PRINCESS DIARIES places three-dimensional human beings in a fairy-tale plot in a most beguiling fashion and teams a radiant Julie Andrews with appealing screen newcomer Anne Hathaway..." 08/03/2001 p.4 |
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