The Princess Diaries 2 on DVD (2004)

williamsgwynfa [Highly rated reviewer] , 08/05/2007

this sequel film is superb. A recent graduate of Princeton, Mia is now moving to Genovia, to learn how to rule; her grandmother Queen Clarisse Renaldi (played by Julie Andrews once more), will have to teach her poise, decorum and diplomacy, before stepping down as queen of Genovia, so Mia can be crowned.

Mia's best friend Lily is attending Berkeley, and Mia and Lily's brother Michael, are now just friends, as Michael is off touring the country with his band.

Mia arrives in Genovia, only to learn that another person is eligible for her crown, and that by Parliament's rule she must marry before 30 days is up or forfeit her crown.

she is totally stunned by this news.

Mia has always wanted to marry for love, and who can possibly expect someone to fall in love in just 30 days.

In Mia's search for an eligible Prince Charming, she comes across a lovely young man named Andrew Jacoby, from England, who is perfect for her in every way: but can she love him?

Another suitable candidate, is in her path as well: a young man called Nicholas, with whom she dances briefly at her birthday ball.

When Mia discovers shortly after, that 'Sir' Nicholas is actually The Lord Devereaux, that is trying to steal her crown, she is quite upset!

Nicholas's evil uncle Viscount Mabrey , is determined that his nephew should rule Genovia, after all, Nicholas was born and raised in Genovia, and knows more about the people, than 'the American born' Mia ever could.

With time running out, and pressure from all sides for this 'arranged marriage', Mia must overcome a few large obstacles: she must familiarize herself, with the long-standing traditions of Genovia, (such as shooting a flaming arrow through a ring, on the night before her coronation), as well as learning how to be political, in dealing with sticky situations.

Falling into a fountain, nearly shooting many people with arrows, stamping her heel on a young man's foot, climbing down ivy from her window, and much more, could hardly be considered ladylike behaviour: but who has time to be genteel and ladylike, when you only have 30 days to fall in love and marry.

Anne Hathaway gives another great performance as the often clumsy Mia. Julie Andrews is positively charming, as the elegant and refined Queen of Genovia, and even regales us with a tune in this film.

does Mia get the man of her dreams? watch this fantastic film to find out.

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Debbie from Falkirk , 13/02/2005

A great feel good movie for all the family. Very comical, just like the first, I especially enjoyed the pj party scene.

If you liked the first movie then you wont be dissapointed with this!

A good romantic comedy.

  21 out of 23 people found this review helpful

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Adrian from Lancaster, England , 21/11/2005

Not my kind of film but the girlfriend wanted to see this. Was expecting I was not going to enjoy this but I was pleasantly suprised, it is a feel good easy going movie, you can watch it and it will pass the time quite nicely. No lasting impressions and no great story but a few funny moments. I wouldn't recomend this if you enjoy a great story that is thought provoking but if you want to a none descript none demanding chick flick then you can do worse.

  5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

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sophie smith from Bristol, England , 07/07/2005

this is a feel good film, with romance, diamonds, and lots of girl power. This is a film for anyone who can see themselves as a princess. I enjoyed it from start to finish. And has a great soundtrack too.

  4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

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Film padawan from New China , 07/09/2005

My children found it interesting and quite good fun so that is what makes this good. Nobody said it would be an oscar.

  3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

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A customer from Louth , uk , 25/08/2005

You don't nead to have seen the first film to enjoy this one. It is good for all the famliy. There's a happy twist at the end. You'd want to watch it again.

Rebecca aged 9

  1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

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