The Princess Diaries - Disneycember

[@dvass7253]

While Doug is right about this being a really cliched movie, I think it's harmless. It's nowhere near as horrible as the sequel, that's for sure. What makes it work is the chemistry between Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews - they work really well off each other. Not to mention Anne Hathaway has a pretty damn good career evolution - Princess Diaries IMO was a good starting point, The Devil Wears Prada helped her survive Princess Diaries 2, I haven't seen Rachel Getting Married but I hear pretty good things about it, and in 2012 she not only played a damn good Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, but also won an Oscar for her role as Fantine in Les Miserables. And last year, of course, there was Interstellar. I don't care what anybody says - that's impressive!

[@StarvingHamster]

No, what saved her was Brokeback Mountain.

[@moriellymoproblems7842]

+D Vass Hold on, what helped her survive The Devil Wears Prada? And her portrayal of Catwoman was ok at best.

[@dvass7253]

MoRiellyMoProblems The Devil Wears Prada helped her survive Princess Diaries 2. I thought I had made this clear.

[@moriellymoproblems7842]

D Vass What's not clear is your reading comprehension.

[@c.lawnmower_]

D Vass And Ella Enchanted.

[@oron61]

Man, this could have been an amazing concept: modern Cinderella-esque if only they introduced something MODERN into it! Teaching the nerd girl things like staff management, turning her school essay writing skills into speechmaking skills, her math classes into statistics and finances, letting others handle her makeup while she works her mannerisms. On top of that, she should have been spending time in the Air force instead of rising horseback, or using rifles instead of fencing. Take all those old royal military passtimes and modernize them. Exchange that princess dress with a dictator's unique costume and her courtesy classes adding in psychological manipulation and ability to spot traitors and spies.

[@reannamckee43]

I don't care how cliché it is, I love this movie

[@BridgeEntertainment2001]

Reanna McKee sheep

[@martiqueheisler5959]

Same lol

[@thefirstbourne149]

I guess you like what you like, but... Why are you here?? This isn't a guy that even likes what you like!! He's not even reviewing on the standards you placed on this movie!!

[@Willdthrill08]

Same

[@JP2GiannaT]

I've had the 'Miracles happen' song from this stuck in my head for almost twenty years now...sigh...

[@FireofGia111]

Guilty Pleasure: The Movie

[@terryh.9238]

i loved this movie when i was younger. you don't realize until you're older how clichéd it is.

[@crystala7x182]

Same! This was my favorite movie as a child! As heavily clichéd as it is, I will always like this movie due to nostalgia. The music gets me every time lol.

[@hannahrosasco5526]

Terry H. same

[@SidV101]

Terry H. Which makes perfect sense. When you've never experienced a cliche before it might as well not be a cliche

[@inkheart151]

Terry H. I liked them both when I was little

[@Manofary]

any link

[@YourObedientSandwichAHam]

For those who love the books (like me, what can I say? They're like popcorn) there's a new book out, where Mia and Michael get engaged. I personally found it cute, and I loved hearing about how all the characters are doing in life. Any thoughts?

[@joe88john]

I disagree completely. Just because a film has cliches doesn't mean it is bad. The film has conflict, and it has great moments that even I thought were worth the watch. Just because you don't like a film, doesn't mean its a bad film. Ann is a great actress, and this has a lot of great moments with her and Julie Andrews. I think he's being way too harsh on it. Someone forgets what it was like to be an unsure teenager.

[@thefirstbourne149]

Joseph Um plenty of people hate this movie because it doesn’t do anything new with its clichés. That can be pretty bad. This is also a guy who doesn’t mind some movies having dumb clichés, and as a matter of fact, he enjoys it. This does sound like it’s way too much.

[@thefirstbourne149]

Also, there are movies actually praised for being good at portraying the angst of being a teenager, in the way that this movie was not. Also, if you saw the comments, some of them brought up the actual book, which they said was way better than this.

[@farah_lynn]

I can't believe people are trashing this movie, I loved it

[@thefirstbourne149]

Farah Pitcher I guess you’re unbelievably forgiving. I don’t know, you’re obviously not caring about what he had to say about it technique-wise, which is kinda essential to moviemaking, but this is kinda just...really? You’re THAT surprised people don’t like this movie? People have grown-up from wish fulfillment at least a little more than before, and that’s not as bad or good as back then. We just changed.

[@ZalemMoon]

Ikr? I used to be obsessed with this movie, I didn't realize so many people hated it lol

[@jacobtebbe4435]

To be fair, we’re kind of led to assume that the queen is some kind of political leader, but if their monarchy is anything like other real western monarchies, all the real power falls to the parliament and civil service, with the queen acting in a primarily ceremonial role. So one could actually make the argument that it is more important for her to learn the etiquette and ceremonial skills than the political aspects. Where this gets problematic though is why so many people seem to be scheming for the throne, it’s kind of like someone scheming to become First Lady of the United States. Certainly they’re significant public figures, but they hold no official powers.

[@brandonreina4219]

Rest in peace, Garry Marshall There's gonna be a Princess Diaries 3 in the near future

[@MrGabeanator]

i'm curious

[@JHowesitgoing123]

Even though it is cliché, I really like this movie. It's still done well. The sequel was atrocious.

[@MrGabeanator]

hah

[@MrGabeanator]

just wait

[@JulianEliTheCrazyBros]

I can't believe they made a sequel out of this.

[@youseineko]

It's based on a book series, so they had more material to work with.

[@JulianEliTheCrazyBros]

+youseineko but they still could've made some changes.

[@FireofGia111]

+youseineko The second movie is nothing like the second book.

[@trueloveis4u]

that makes me feel better cuz the second movie was terrible

[@l.tc.5032]

Julian Mousseau oh there's a ton of them in book form. They're better suited for a freeform series.

[@venuzbabi08]

"Complicated blood line"? Her grandmother is the queen and since her dad is dead, she s next in line

[@Ronicalter]

i wish they had actually based this on the book and made it a pg 13 just to get away with everything that actually happens in the book like how mia's mom gets knocked up by her algerbra teacher or how her grandmother is nastiest piece of work and is always drinking or that her dad is alive and well and dating supermodels and all the other ridiculous thing that actually happens in the books .

[@oystersoup3434]

+Kit “Lady Moth” Rox Wait a minute, this is a book? I've literally never heard that before, now I feel stupid. I have seen books I love turn into terrible, vacuous movies. I understand your pain.

[@Ronicalter]

between this and ella enchanted as a kid i realised never to hope to much on movie adaptions of books.

[@oystersoup3434]

Hollywood really has a knack for producing mediocre crap, but that may be our fault for continuously buying it.

[@faelapis8780]

...that sounds awful

[@thefirstbourne149]

@@Ronicalter You didn't like Harry Potter, either? I mean...I wasn't complimenting the Anne Hathaway movies just now, but if you're compaining about all adaptations, I would say check out the Harry Potter films. I heard they actually are faithful to the books and...ok, everybody should have heard how otherwise pretty faithfully they followed those books, it's one of the most successful and popular book adapted series of all time along with LOTR!!

[@Salixa456]

Another bad example of book to movie adaptations. The book was 10x more original and hilarious. And the characters felt like real people and just freaking cardboard cutouts that talk in cliches. And the sequel pissed me the hell off. If I was Meg Cabot I'd have kicked someone. And Disney did the same shit to Avalon High.

[@Sammyyaam]

Exactly

[@FallenKuroTaiyo]

+Miss Moxie The books are so goddamn GOOD for teen fiction, I still sometimes, when I have a lot of freetime, go back and read through all ten of them in a row because they are hilarious, creative and actually have valuable lessons for teenagers. The writing style matures with the characters and the material becomes more serious, it's a great series to grow up with. The movies, however, are a huge pile of shit compared to the books (or even other movies of the genre) and I thought it was hilarious that Meg Cabot, through Mia in the books, complained about the unfaithful adaptations XD

[@Woodenfan]

Can a guy get into the series? It sounds interesting.

[@Salixa456]

Woodenfan Depends. It's a lot of girl humor and chick problems but there's plenty of shenanigans. I'd definitely check out the first book. If just to compare to the movie. .

[@patax144]

The only thing I find better in the movie is the grandma in the book she is not great and the relationship is done well in the movie, being strict as a queen but lovable and appreciating her more, and in the book it is a little bit stupid how she didn't figure out she was a princess before, while in the movie they give a good reason for it, everything else is better in the book. As for Avalon high you are right even though I did like the addition of the character of Miles/Merlin in the movie

[@TheMacabeak]

Give the humor more credit! There's a lot of cheeky humor happening in the background - two nuns put on hold for the police; the overhead announcements at the school like "will the Feng shuei club please stop rearranging furniture"; the Teen Scene reporter desperately grasping at reporting on Mia's 'attire'. The movie was cliche, but there was so many jokes constantly throughout the movie that resulted in a charming, cheeky feel and kept everything from just being flat. (See Radio Rebel for an example of flatness.)

[@thenorgalofthehills5688]

You should review Ice Princess, and The Country Bears.

[@TheWesinatorvids]

I really like revisiting this video now, specifically because they play the exact same background music in World of Disney at Disney Springs

[@haileyroberts1103]

I haven't seen this movie in years!! I really liked it. Also, I like to think that PD2 never happened.

[@musiclover_kb4913]

I understand why you think this movie is cliche, but honestly I have to point out something! Because Mia (Anne Hathaway's character) didn't know ANYTHING about being royal, of course she's gonna start with simple basics and not jump right into politics, she's teaching her how to compose herself so that she can BECOME a princess, you don't teach politics first, that wouldn't make sense. Yeah the way you complained about that particular aspect of the film makes it seem like you're saying that's an inherently bad writing choice. I get it, I maybe they should've discussed SOME political matters, but considering that she didn't know ANYTHING about being a princess, I can let that slide and I think other people should too.

[@natenewman3622]

Ahhhh and the book was so good! It sucks to see they totally messed up the movie >-< Wish they wouldn't have played it so safe. And changed all the interesting parts into gross over used cliches (the dead father one especially. In the book the reason she ever found out she was a princess was because her father got cancer and had to have his testicles removed, so he couldn't have children, leaving her the only blood heir. Why more interesting than "well he died". And I liked seeing Mia interact with him.) They really made into a kids movie though when that wasn't originally the target audience.

[@TheSoundOfGeorgia]

The main reason he's dead in the movie is because they cast Julie. I haven't read the books, but from what I've heard the grandmother's role is much smaller. But since they cast Julie Andrews, they wanted the role to be bigger. So they killed off the father and gave the grandmother more to do.

[@JPKloess]

This movie was made in 2001, they weren't cliches back then. I quite liked the concept, even if it was a very simplistic story.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

I was born that year lol no wonder I’m a giant dork 😂

[@ajzeg01]

No, they definitely were.

[@starlightstarbright26]

I love Princess Diaries - the sequel WAS painful and the first WAS a cliche but ... I don't know. I was charming enough to make it work and beloved by people who grew up with it. But yes. Also, something I have to say - HER GUY FRIEND WAS HOTTER THAN THE LOVE INTEREST JERK GUY I DON'T UNDERSTAND.

[@thefirstbourne149]

You know what...that's what I also don't like. They're supposed to make the jerk look good, but he never does look that good. It's so obvious he's going to be bad by the end.

[@magik4353]

When I was younger, I thought The Princess Bride was part of The Princess Diaries series. Seeing as how Princess Diaries 2 was terrible (I never saw the first one and I don't even remember how I was talked into seeing the second one), I deliberately avoided Princess Bride because I thought it was more Anne Hathaway bullshit.

[@HeidiGriffin1216]

This movie was based off a book series of the same name. It actually has quite a few books. And I grew up watching this movie, so it'll always have a special place in my heart. :)

[@SirTyJensen]

I seen parts of The Princess Diaries at school, I'm glad we didn't have to finish it.

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

Princess Diaries officially turns 20 today! I remember my mom took me and my sisters to see it Produced by Whitney Houston and made $165 million at the box office despite the mixed reviews mainly of its narrative Had no idea it was based on the book by Meg Cabot This is was the movie that made Anne Hathaway a star Love Julie Andrews coming out of semi-retirement doing this and Hector Ellizando This isn’t a bad film; the 2nd movie is worse falling back on female stereotypes The late Garry Marshall actually does a competent job here directing With Mia realizing she's a princess it gives her a platform for speaking out confronting her stage fright Love the soundtrack here I remember the Disney channel movie surfers promo too and one of the hosts from Zenon showed up in the movie The movie still has charming actors and a great heart supporting it

[@jaguar4u2012]

me and my Sis Loved this movie so much perhaps the fact we havent seen anything like it before made us like it even more

[@chsparkle]

The books are definitely better. One funny thing is that since these films were made during the books being written, said books actually make fun of the films. That was quite an enjoyable part. For any interested, in the books, Mia doesn't instantly become beautiful after getting a make over, she looks good like anyone else who had just gotten an expensive make over.

[@toomielola3495]

as a kid this movie was one of my favorites on Disney Channel. I identified with Anne Hathaway's character a lot, and with her best friend. Looking back now I realize how fucked up some parts of this movie was, especially the makeover sequence. I don't think they should have straightened her hair, or made her take off her glasses, or any other nonsense they did. Why didn't they just make her a curly haired, nerdy looking princess? The message is that if you don't fit into this beauty standard, you're not good enough to be a princess, and therefore not beautiful. It doesn't seem like that big of a deal to most people, but as someone who has curly hair, it really concerns me that we've been teaching young children that our hair is ugly. In Harry Potter too, Hermione has curly hair up until Goblet of Fire, where she transforms into this really beautiful young lady and becomes more of a romantic interest to other boys. Again, it doesn't seem like much, but growing up in a culture that pretty much tells you that you aren't good enough the way that you came into this world is really fucked up. I grew up hating myself because no one who was labeled as beautiful looked like me, and I felt like no one would ever see me as beautiful. Luckily today we see more variety in characters and actors, but we still have a ways to go.

[@thefirstbourne149]

At least Harry Potter treated it like she was growing into a woman, and yeah, that's what teenagers go through, so that was what they were trying to convey. It also was just one moment. Here, these are montage sequences. And also,...terribly sorry.

[@SagaciousSilence]

You know what's been done a million times? DOUG'S REVIEWS! Every review he complains that a movie is full of tired tropes and isn't original. Really annoying how he doesn't evaluate movies for what they are and just uses this same criticism over and over again.

[@thefirstbourne149]

This is a frickin' romantic comedy built on tropes he hates. What did you think was going to happen?

[@Skarthghost]

Girl becomes queen cliche: The movie

[@raveleijntv]

its even better girl becomes a princess cliche: the movie

[@haleypotter417]

Adapted from- Girl becomes princess and writes everything in her diary: The Novel

[@MrGabeanator]

Darkghost_ cinemasins

[@queenanacaona8531]

I wish this was an animated movie. You never see stories like this in animation (aside from takahata films), and it would have been cute. Plus Disney did go through that whole "we're gonna be hip and relatable phase" it would have made sense

[@tracyndiyob162]

happy 20th anniversary the princess diaries!!! :3

[@venuzbabi08]

Complicated bloodline? Lol her dad was about to be the king, now he's dead

[@MyBurdenToBury]

I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned that the girl who played her friend lily was later in Hostel 2.From Disney to torture horror what a transition!

[@leecy5828]

I remember when I watched this, its an old, but still interesting and fun to watch movie

[@indyfan9845]

Totally didn't think this was The Princess Bride for a moment...

[@QueenCloveroftheice]

I loved this movie as a kid, but I don't really watch it now. I still have the DVD, though. I plan on saving it for when I have a daughter of my own.

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

My brother just watched this movie

[@morganm7949]

Everyone raved about this movie in childhood; but I thought the books were a billion times better, easy.

[@faelapis8780]

as someone who lives in a country with an actual monarchy - no, royals are not permitted to get involved in politics. they carry a ceremonious role, as i assume would be the case in genovia. so no, she would probably learn history and such, but she is not to actually get involved with that. you're taking 'ruling a country' very literally. i watched this when i was young, and already then, i knew how constitutional monarchies worked. she has a position of influence, as well as an ambassador role, but she has no say in public policy.

[@Johnno9989]

The Nostalgia Critic has a great point about this movie. I had just recently watched it and although most of the points the NC made are understandable, one thing I should point out is how this movie attempts to make us nerds feel bad about ourselves.

[@tomato_dragon9585]

Is it bad that I always confuse this movie with The Princess Bride? ...Is that a normal thing to do?

[@deliciator855]

+Joseph Igoe Inconceivable!

[@geensloth911]

Yes that is bad.. The Princess Bride is a satirical masterpiece

[@thefirstbourne149]

But it's not like we blame you....

[@natebutler5134]

I definitely see where you are coming from and you’re correct that it is a traditionally bad or average film, but for myself and I believe many others who watched this film as children, this was an introduction to a lot of the clichés, it is corny when put in perspective with a lot of other films, but to a wide eyed child, it’s magical and fun.

[@tvsonicserbia5140]

This film is the definition of extremely lame, but harmless, actually I was kind of glad when I saw it played on Disney Channel the other day, cause this is pretty much Citizen Kane compared to the sitcoms they usually show.

[@veronicaholme803]

I love this movie.

[@kencoleman5007]

This was one of my favorite movies in high school. Plus, it was a return of Julie Andrews to Disney movies, and I'm just realizing that this was by Gary Marshall, Héctor Elizondo (of Pretty Woman fame (also by Gary Marshall)) returned to romcoms. I really enjoyed Hocus Pocus (almost as much as Princess Diaries), but I am SHOCKED that you're ragging on Gary Marshall. You didn't bring up any of his comedy contributions. Writing for the Dick Van Dyke Show and Gomer Pyle, USMC, going on to create the Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley (starring his sister Penny), and Mork & Mindy. If Gary Marshall wasn't directing the film, I would expect Andrews's Blake Edwards to have done it. After All, Edwards didn't just write, direct, and produce the classic Pink Panther movies, but he also directed Breakfast at Tiffany's.

[@Spazzboy911]

the head of security guy played by Héctor Elizondo also voiced Wan Shi Tong in A:tLA and tLoK

[@queenlele6193]

I love this movie even though its cliche.

[@ASHERUISE]

I remember liking it quite a bit, but I was like 11-12 (it was released when I was 10 and I probably didn't see it until it played on tv). So, good kids' movie, probably.

[@thefirstbourne149]

Except there's...you know....ACTUALLY GOOD kids films.

[@greendiamondglow]

I know I'm a million years late, but... I found Lana to be a relatively accurate bully. Yeah, she's kind of a one note character, but she hits that note well. Lighten up, Doug

[@c.lawnmower_]

See, 2000's Disney and Nick movies are MY CHILDHOOD! Haven't seen all of them, but ones that I haven't forgotten are movies that I will like whether or not it's terrible. This is one of the movies I've forgotten, but Ella Enchanted is one of those movies. REVIEW IT!

[@jassyjones]

Love this movie

[@helendiaz5440]

I just got done watching the movie. And believe there is some hidden messages through out the movie. Gotta say watch it again until u see it. Catch a falling star and put it in ur pocket save it for a rainy day

[@kelly_seastar]

In the books, Mia's father is actually alive and well. He just has testicular cancer and can't have anymore children.

[@RyanLBrown9396]

Growing up is realizing this was pretty much Pretty Woman for Disney kids

[@urbex_coasters]

From what I've heard the book is really bad and they actually did ok for what they had to work with.

[@bonarchy297]

why don't people who make these kinds of movies have the hot girl end up with a nerdy guy. they could get a "larger" audience if they did that.

[@queenlele6193]

Morsn123 They did that before though .

[@trueloveis4u]

i like this movie but i hated the sequel i thought this movie when it ended didn't need a sequel but apparently hollywood did

[@aisling8533]

The books where different, though. Like some characters didn’t even have the same name...And i know even the books have the same “cliched storyline” but you almost don’t feel it cause it’s so nice to read. Sadly, the movies are different.

[@colachan91]

As a girl with curly hair, I never liked the "make over" bits where they feel like they have to straighten the hair in order to be beautiful. With hair that thick how early do you think she has to wake up in the morning? XD

[@Mrmoviefan123]

If you wanna watch a good movie with Princess in the title, go watch The Princess Bride, which oddly enough was directed by Rob Reiner, former brother in law of this movie's director, Garry Marshall. Or if you wanna watch a good movie that has diary in the title, go watch Bridget Jones' Diary, which oddly enough was released in 2001, the same year as this movie.

[@iateyursandwiches]

It's funny but these Princess movies are technically historically accurate. Princesses didn't do anything but wear pretty dresses, act proper and have little banquets. If it was really smart, it could have made social commentary on how sexist it was, unfortunately, it wasn't that smart...if at all.

[@taracat1235]

I like the Princess diaries

[@Sarah-uz7yj]

In the books (yes this is based on a book series) Genova or whatever it's called is a constitutional monarchy so she is never going to have any real power. They mention politics very little in the books but, it is still there. I don't know why they didn't mention the fact she was a figure head.

[@HerpDerpWalrus]

I swear, I'm getting a little tired of the cliché of him hating every cliché... Is that ironic? I feel like the nostalgia critic of nostalgia critic reviews.

[@thefirstbourne149]

Except it's kinda true, and that just how it works. Can you blame him? Also, my family STILL loves those movies. I know for a fact I'm going to not like them going back to watch it.

[@MisheardMetal]

My sister used to watch this, I'd call it the Princess Diarrheas.

[@WickedFamix]

I misread the title as Princess Bride

[@jennyschroeder1717]

They should have stayed true to the book. It might have been better.

[@Deactorr]

One of my life's biggest regrets was seeing this movie.

[@NicoUnken]

If you were a really young kid who didn't know ANY of the cliches, wouldn't this movie be an okay starting point? Good actors and harmless script, I can't ask for much more. ...I mean, it is DISNEY, we SHOULD expect a bit more from this giant, but eh.

[@ArinStone]

Always thought this movie was titled "The Princess Diary". I have been living a lie for years.

[@gracezimmerman1359]

oh my God!I've been living a lie also!

[@Radiohead801]

I love you for this Doug. Another piece of shit loved by 90s kids. Saw it in theaters with my mom and sis back in the day.

[@MegaSoulHero]

This movie sucks and the sequel is even worse.

[@Redsoxking]

It's good don't lie

[@grabern]

Second reply... ...Wait, is that an achievement?

[@BubblesZap]

+Redsoxking not sure I'd call that a lie......

[@CaptainCJ97]

+Jkop oh well

[@Redsoxking]

Jkop I was forced to watch this as a kid so it grow on me

[@iHeartsNostalgiaPit]

eh the Van Trokens aren't really antagonists, since they haven't really tried to do anything to sabotage her, the Antagonist in PD2 is more villainous than these two

[@h193013]

Mia in the book even makes a comment how they don’t really talk about any political things.

[@rayjohnson67]

you should do a review about the "A little princess", and the other movie that were like that.

[@danielmora9781]

damn Doug, you hate movies ment for young female demographics. These movies are made to be viewed with a wonder of simplicity, not a over analysis of cliches and classic repetition. love the channel but i recommend taking it easy on the kids who grew up in this films release era.

[@danielmora9781]

+Channel Awesome

[@thefirstbourne149]

I kinda do, too. Actually no, I like Crazy, Stupid, Love a lot, but because it actually subverted clichés. It didn't just give the same exact clichés over and over. Also, this is mad eby a studio known for its creativity. I think he has a right to be upset. Heck, the review isn't even for kids, he reviewed the Pirates movies, too!!

[@lavenderflowersfall280]

It's okay, Doug, we know you like the movie. It's okay. We like it too.

[@thefirstbourne149]

Lavenderflowers Fall Seriously...why is it that hard to except that he just didn’t like the movie. He hated it for the same reasons that you liked it. End of story.

[@zardox78]

There's something a little slimy about taking a gorgeous actress, dressing her down to try and make her look as plain and average as you POSSIBLY can... and then dressing her back up again, feigning amazement at how hot the hot chick is. "Holy crap! It's ALMOST like she's a movie star!" Sure. ANY woman could suddenly look like Anne Hathaway... or Rachel Leigh Cook... or (to a lesser extent) Ami Dolenz. All that stands in their way is a make-over montage.

[@Scloan273]

1:03 HES A COMIE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Zeldur]

Where you recording this during a storm?

[@angeldude101]

I think the premise has promise, but could be done better. I had a brief moment of horror at 3:51 when seeing the guy handling her glasses. ...What? I have glasses myself and I want to see them handled properly.

[@SydneyYaeko]

This is a pretty unfair assessment of this film. Makes sense though since Doug has different taste and of course didn't grow up with it. I think he didn't realize that the Von Trokens aren't actually supposed to be a threat in the film and just some comedic relief. And yeah her beach fiasco didn't have long lasting consequences; however, it did force her grandmother to realize that Mia's young with a lot being asked of her, and taught Mia who her real friends are when her head got too big. But of course, he's watched it once and I've watched it 107 times 😅

[@senpaimaneki]

As a child, I enjoyed this movie As an adult, I think it's just as he said; recycled. :\

[@hola25251212]

what happen to george of the jungle sequel review?

[@l.tc.5032]

Rebecca Pearson the early years

[@DianaDxD]

I actually thought the sequel was more interesting and enjoyable. Also Julie Andrews is the most lovely woman and I have to know her secret because she only ages like fine wine.

[@wjzav1971]

Something wrong with his microphone?

[@storiesfromdifferenteras]

0:07 apperciate 1:03 what follows is every clihes 2:12 uh jezh

[@gingergoddess8953]

The books are leaps and bounds above the movies. In the movie Mia's pretty bland so girls can identify with her. In the book she's not 'nerdy' so much as a hipster, and her intelligence/awareness is almost unbelievable for a fifteen year old, but she still has a lot of guilty pleasures she's into, like romance novels and Broadway musicals. Lilly in the books is a hyper-genius. The Grandmother never really becomes sympathetic and is instead a snarky old lady. Her dad's alive but is sterile and Mia is his sole offspring. Everyone is more rounded...and even the 'princess reveal' is more believable, because Mia knows her father's a bigwig in Genovia...she just didn't know he was royalty.

[@justsomeuser2871]

When I was reading the books, Mia didn't seem for me like an intelligent girl. More like a regular teenager who has a lot of stupid mistakes in her view of world and says and does many silly things. Like not overly stupid but not intelligent... Just super regular and a bit boring

[@1000000man1]

Wait isn't her friend in this the same girl who was strung upside down and brutally murdered in Hostel 2

[@Biohazard1999]

So it's Kingsman for girls.

[@thefirstbourne149]

Biohazard1999 Kingsman for girls sounds...more or less more awesome. Hey, I’m not trying to be against girls, I loved Wonder Woman, but you could do a lot of cool things with that that Ghostbusters or what it sounds like Ocean’s 8 didn’t do. Or maybe you couldn’t and it would really just be he same thing as the previous one except that it has girls in it. It’s not really that interesting, narrative-wise.

[@sukdufai4368]

I can't believe this is Catwoman.

[@NathanielWhittoUpdates]

Oh! Knew i recognized her. thanks

[@ilcool90]

I actually like this movie

[@MrGabeanator]

Julie Andrews was great here

[@supersqueak]

In hindsight I think Mia has much more character with the big bushy hair, eye brows and glasses. I thought her transformation was so amazing when I was younger now I am just like err you are wearing way too much makeup.

[@allisonwillett6251]

My grandma made me watch this movie. Only thing I enjoyed was Julie Andrews.