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52 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics What's this?

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 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. 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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  3. 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: 29 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 37
  3. Negative: 7 out of 37
  1. Trev29
    9
    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
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  2. llllll
    9
    What a great movie for young girls and grown ups alike! Good clean comedy is very refreshing!!! I would recommend this movie to anyone wanting a good heartfelt comedy!!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. WillH.
    1
    Where was the swearing and sexual innuendos?!?! Seriously, this movie was terrible. How any particular group of people, including 10 year old girls, can sit through movies like this astounds me.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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