The Princess Diaries
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Metascore
52 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews
  • Summary: Shy teenager Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway) is thrown for a loop when, from out of the blue, she learns the astonishing news that she's a real-life princess! As the heir apparent to the crown of the small European principality of Genovia, Mia begins a comical journey towards the throne when her strict and formidable grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Andrews), shows up to give her "princess lessons." (Walt Disney Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    83
    This charming, if unnecessarily coronation-length production gets the duckling-to-swan ambivalence just right.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    80
    This stylish Disney production is an ideal family film.
  3. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    60
    Families already know exactly what they're in for, and they're likely to leave the multiplex high on the hum of a charming cast, sunny San Francisco locations, and a suitably happy ending.
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  4. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    38
    A march through the swamp of recycled ugly duckling stories, with occasional pauses in the marsh of sitcom cliches and the bog of Idiot Plots.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 8 out of 39
  1. Trev29
    10
    Just a great movie that really shined all around. It was just funny and sweet. There isn't much more to say than it was pleasant and charming to watch. The cast was great!… Expand
  2. MovieLonely94
    8
    Anne Hathaway's charm was very entertaining.
  3. csw12
    7
    The movie is good. Manages to wring some originality out of its fairy-tale plot. It is an ideal family entertainment that doesn't deserve to be viewed on a critical level.… Expand
  4. cameronmorewood
    3
    A recycled plot along with a string of other cliches make for a film that's a one-trick pony. Princess Diaries is only here to make pre-teen girls squeal, and that's all it does.… Expand

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