Princess Diaries 2 Review
Review by - Me
Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement - Walt Disney Pictures
****
The time has finally come for Disney to release the second movie, of The Princess Diaries series. Having read all the books, I personality have been looking forward to this movie for a long time. I along with many people I had talked to wondered, Could Disney top the 1st movie, which not only held a great story line but also was charming and funny?
Set five years after the events of the first film, Mia (Anne Hathaway) is settling into life as the future queen of European ‘burb Genovia. Guided by the current queen and grandmother (a sublime Julie Andrews), Mia learns that to take her place as ruler, she must marry within 30 days. The bachelor choices are slim, with a nefarious member of Genovia’s parliament (John Rhys-Davies, Lord of the Rings and Raiders of the Lost Ark) pushing his nephew (Chris Pine) into Mia’s arms to take control of the kingdom through their marriage.
Like the original Princess Diaries film from 2001, the sequel, Royal Engagement has all the spice and mystery of a glass of tap water. Director Garry Marshall, who almost ruined this summer with his dreadful family comedy, Raising Helen, hasn’t changed the formula that made Diaries such a smash hit, which is great for the franchise, but not for the audience.
I have always liked Princess Diaries, because they take the whole princess idea to a bigger picture then just silly fairy tales you used to read as a child. I enjoyed this movie as much as the 1st if not more. Plus Julie Andrews mattress surfing is a reason within itself to see it. So I suggest, you go out of the house for a bit and sit back and enjoy this movie!
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