The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement | | Cast : | Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Callum Blue | | Director : | Garry Marshall | | Studio : | Buena Vista Home Vid | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby | | Released Date : | August 11, 2004 | | DVD Released Date : | December 14, 2004 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), French (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | G (General Audience) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
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| Rating |  | | Date | August 29, 2005 | | Summary | Young Girls Will Love It | Content
 | In this sequel to the 2001 hit movie "The Princess Diaries", Mia (a charming Anne Hathaway) has graduated from Princeton and moves to Genovia to prepare to take over the role of Queen from her grandmother Clarisse (a regal Julie Andrews). Her preparations, however, hit a snag when it is discovered that she must marry in 30 days or forfeit the crown to Nicholas Deveraux (a handsome Chris Pine). Mia now struggles to complete her training to become Queen (she's still a bit of a klutz), as well as look for a husband, while Nicholas's uncle, Viscount Mabrey (an appropriately evil Jonathan Rhys-Davies) does everything he can to sabotage Mia so Nicholas will inherit the crown. Mia soon becomes engaged to Andrew Jacoby (a bland Callum Blue) but she finds herself attracted to Nicholas and has to decide whether she will sacrifice love to become Queen.
Young girls (the target audience) who loved the first movie will also love this one. They'll laugh over Mia's clumsiness, drool over Nicholas, think the slumber party is lots of fun, laugh at the antics of the dog and cat, giggle at Mia's ladies maids, and sigh over the romance between Mia and Nicholas. As an adult who usually likes these kind of movies and who enjoyed the first movie, I thought the movie tried way too hard. A little of Mia's clumsiness goes a long way (how many times did we really need to see Mia learning to shoot a bow and arrow, destroying things along the way?). A scene in which Mia stopped a parade to let orphans join in fell flat. The slumber party scene went on far too long, although it was a joy to hear Julie Andrews sing again. But even that scene was partially ruined by having Raven (who appears to be thrown into the movie only because she has a show on the Disney Channel) join in the song. Anne Hathaway showed that she could sing in "Ella Enchanted" and it would have made more sense for her to sing the duet with Andrews. Anyone who has seen these types of movies could see the "twist" that takes place at the wedding coming a mile away. Finally, a scene in which Mia and Nicholas spend the night together (dismissed with a single line saying "nothing happened") seemed inappropriate, although children probably won't get the implications.
This isn't a terrible movie, just not a great one. Put it in the DVD player and let your daughter watch it alone, dreaming of her own Prince Charming.
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| Rating | | | Date | August 13, 2005 | | Summary | Nothing new here | Content
| But what do you expect from a Disney movie? OK, it has a really sweet ending, and Mandy Moore doesn't return - thank God. It's alright to watch, but it's pretty iffy, and Heather Matarazzo gets less of a storyline. Her funniest line though, HAS to be walking down the aisle, saying: "I'm a girl who likes black, who's wearing pink" or something to that effect.
The mattress surfing scene has to be the highlight of the movie, especially, for which Julie Andrews did her own "stunt" - hardly something I would call a stunt, but you never know. There's also a cheeky reference to Julie's role in Mary Poppins, so keep your ears open for that.
Allan Kent reappears in this movie, as he did in another of Garry Marshall's not so well known movies, called Pretty Woman. When Princess Mia is introduced at the ball, his character catches her ring and says, "It happens all the time." Kent also appears in The Princess Diaries where he says the same thing when Mia breaks her glass, and in Pretty Woman where he says it as he catches the escargot that escapes from Viv's plate. Larry Millar also reappears as the mad hairdresser.
I didn't relate to this movie as much as the previous one, due to the fact, Princess Mia's transformation from ugly duckling into swan reminded me so much of myself, but that obviously doesn't reappear in this. She's already changed into the swan.
This is an unneeded sequel, and no doubt there will be a third, despite Anne Hathaway saying she's "hanging up the tiara". Stick to the first, give the second an attempt cheaply. |
| Rating | | | Date | August 06, 2005 | | Summary | You are cordially invited to the royal event of the season. R.S.V.P. This Summer | Content
| 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. |
| Rating | | | Date | August 04, 2005 | | Summary | NOT as good as Princess Diaries 1 | Content
| 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. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 30, 2005 | | Summary | Julie Andrews is excellent | Content
| 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.
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