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The Princess Diaries , a review by Dragonfire

The Princess Diaries My Thoughts I first saw this one after it first was available to rent.  I eventually picked up the DVD a few years later when a new special edition version came out.  I enjoyed the movie when I first saw it and I still enjoy it.  I still haven't read the book it was based on, so I don't know what has been changed. The plot isn't the most original overall, though there are original elements.  I'm not bothered by that because the movie is fun and entertaining overall.  It is just a fun, mostly lighthearted movie.  It is a good family friendly movie, though it will probably appeal to girls more than boys.  A few things that come up are more serious, but I do think it is fun overall.  There isn't anything objectionable in the movie, so parents don't have to worry with this one. There is a decent amount of humor to the movie and that does help to make it more fun and entertaining.  A lot of the humor comes from the fact that Mia is rather clumsy.  Some of the humor is a bit silly, but that works for the movie.  The humor may not appeal to everyone.  There is a tiny bit of romance in the movie tied to Mia and a boy she is interested in.  That is all very mild and not much is actually shared. The characters are interesting and entertaining and the cast is wonderful.  Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews work wonderfully well together.  Andrews is very believable as a Queen. The DVD version I have has 2 discs, one with the widescreen version and one with the full screen version.  There are several extras, though really all I've checked out is the bloopers. This is a fun, entertaining movie that is a good choice for families and worth checking out. I did get a review posted on Epinions a few years ago. Princess Diaries

(From Princess Diaries on September 22nd, 2010)

*batteries not included, a review by Rich

28/11

*batteries not included



Set in New York's Lower East Side, this amusing story tells of a group of poor tenants with nothing more than determination to stop the destruction of their building, who are more than delighted when a few friends from outer space drop in to help out...

In the vein of ET and Flight of the navigator, this is an amusing film which neither offends or excites. Surprisingly good effects which have not dated, and touching moments throughout, a perfect feel-good family film 

(From November Alphabet Marathon - Discussion/Review Thread on December 1st, 2008)

Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon, a review by Tom

03. In The Dark (1999-10-19)
Writer: Joss Whedon (Created By), David Greenwalt (Created By), Douglas Petrie (Writer)
Director: Bruce Seth Green
Cast: David Boreanaz (Angel), Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia Chase), Glenn Quinn (Doyle), Seth Green (Oz), James Marsters (Spike), Kevin West (Marcus), Malia Mathis (Rachel), Michael Yavnieli (Lenny), Thomas Rosales Jr. (Manny the Pig), Gilbert Combs (Bouncer), Buck McDancer (Dealer), Jenni Blong (Young Woman)

It's fun to see Oz and Spike in Los Angeles. Sadly there were not many crossovers like this.

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(From Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon on March 14th, 2009)