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Hello Cinephiles,
Today we’re talking about the 2001 film The Princess Diaries.
Story
This was an interesting take on the My Fair Lady trope but without the bet. I like that the love interest is secondary but the angst and teen drama is still just as cringy as it was two decades ago.
Score: 0.5
Characters
The characters are fairly true to life for the teens while still being caricatures in a good way. It really reminds me of the early aughts.
The Queen is amazing and Joseph is absolutely perfect.
Score: 1
Dialogue
Quippy, fun, memorable, and most of all, it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Score: 1
Visuals and Music
The cinematography is good and the framing done well. The colours feel muted a little but that could be Disney+.
The music is excellent and supports the action.
Score: 1
Fun
This movie always makes me uncomfortable and then happy. The kids liked it and the rest of the family have loved it for years.
Score: 0.5
Overall
This is a classic movie with all the teenage angst of the early 2000’s. Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews are iconic and it’s a lot of fun to revisit these characters with my kids.
Final Score: 4 Stars out of 5