| The Princess Diaries (Special Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Garry Marshall
Actors: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore (ii)
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  241 reviews
Sales Rank: 4604
Format: Ac-3, Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Special Edition, Subtitled, Thx, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 115
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D35196D
ISBN: 0788853708
UPC: 786936240016
EAN: 9780788853708
ASIN: B000209KMW
Theatrical Release Date: August 3, 2001
Release Date: August 3, 2004
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Condition: dvd shows no scratchs, case has some wear,no guarantee,..dll
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A thoroughly engaging fairy tale that's family friendly without being condescending, The Princess Diaries is your basic Cinderella makeover story given a fresh, affectionate twist courtesy of a game, energetic cast and a screenplay that skirts schmaltz in favor of gentle, effective comedy. Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is a frizzy-haired, glasses-wearing 15-year-old girl whose two highest ambitions are to become invisible and to get a few smooches from the slickly attractive school heartthrob. As a girl who can't stand being the center of attention so much that she throws up during debate class, she's stunned and horrified when her coolly continental grandmother (Julie Andrews) shows up and informs her that she's the crown princess of the European principality Genovia. Soon enough, Mia has to undertake "princess lessons" (and a makeover) from her queenly grandmother, and eventually she blossoms into a confident, radiant girl--despite the worries and pressure that her newfound status brings. What makes The Princess Diaries work is director Garry Marshall's guileless, irony-free approach to the material (based on Meg Cabot's novel). In comparison to most snarky, ultra-hip teen comedies, The Princess Diaries is refreshingly and enjoyably square, content to win you over on charm alone and not a slick bag of tricks. Hathaway is a charismatic, appealing role model with a sharp sense of comic timing, and Andrews--who came to stardom as the object of a makeover supreme in My Fair Lady on Broadway--is at her regal best whether teaching Mia the proper royal wave or learning how to eat a corndog. Both leading ladies are complemented by a finely tuned cast, including Hector Elizondo as Genovia's head of security (and romantic counterpart to Andrews), Heather Matarazzo as Mia's best pal, and Robert Schwartzman as the good guy who ultimately wins Mia's heart. All in all, a royal pleasure. --Mark Englehart
Description
Disney's hilarious smash hit gets the royal treatment in this extraordinary 2-Disc Special Edition -- only on DVD. Starring Academy Award(R) winner Julie Andrews (1964 Best Actress, MARY POPPINS), the enchanting Anne Hathaway, and Hector Elizondo (PRETTY WOMAN), THE PRINCESS DIARIES is a cool, comical Cinderella story that will touch your heart. For teenager Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway), just surviving each school day is an adventure. Then the shocking news arrives that she's a real-life princess! So begins a comical transformation towards poise and princess-ness, including a media storm, jealous schoolmates, and a plot to take over her country.
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Enjoyable film September 5, 2008
I enjoy both of the films.
Enjoyable but not perfect films. The reason I saw both in the first place was to watch Julie's performance.
She is perfect in her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi.
Hector Elizondo was also god in his Joseph/Joe role in both films.
I hated Larry Miller's character. It was SUPPOSED TO BE FUNNY. I found it hurtful & rude.
This special edition is good. You have both the wide screen & full screen viewing options.
Extras good. Outtakes, deleted scenes good.
The "A New Princess" on disc 2, the "making of" special was good as well BUT MISSING 1 THING. WHERE THE HECK WAS HECTOR ELIZONDO? A staple in Garry's films, why was he not spoken to? That I thought was disappointing not to have that.
 Great Movie! August 5, 2008
This movie is great!! It's wonderful for girls (of all ages)and maybe guys. It's funny and very different. Definately a very fun movie.
 Cute Ugly Duckling Film June 9, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
To be honest I rented this elsewhere rather than having the DVD, so this is a short review on the movie itself. Anne Hathaway is the ugly duckling who gets picked on and made to be "invisible" as she says. Another reviewer thought this Disney family film was sexist which is furthest from the truth -- of course it isn't! Hathaway's character is totally suppressed and made to feel like a duck until she gets a makeover and the boy she thought she loved turned out to be a jerk. Mandy Moore, who later went onto churning out the teenage pop music of today sings a song here as well.
Julie Andrews of course is the mega-star of the film; it's interesting that her My Fair Lady film was also of an ugly duckling becoming something better than she is. In fact, she was that way all along. In "Princess" we watch a charming journey to that goal. Nicely done.
And the cat was a great actor, too. Not your usual dorky teenage comedy, with just enough charm to make it watchable. Didn't make my usual four or five stars because I felt the papparazzi could have been better played and the clear romance with Andrews' character was not pumped up a bit.
Oh, great scenes of San Francisco and Willie Brown!
great and easy transaction! May 31, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great and easy transaction--fast shipping and product arrived in great condition. I would definitely recommend this seller!
*Good Movie For Everyone!* March 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
A good movie for the family to enjoy.Entertaining and enjoyable to watch.One to be shared.
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