Watching this movie now that I'm 24, watching it with my "body positive eyes" makes me sad. I see little me adoring it and thinking that you need to change yourself and become beautiful in order to be happy. Of course I still like this movie. It makes me nostalgic and it's funny but the message is not that good...

The Princess Diaries (2001): Dir: Garry Marshall / Cast: Anna Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Hector Elizondo, Larry Miller, Heather Matarazzo: Family film about maturity and responsibility as Anne Hathaway learns that she is the heir to the thrown of Genovia when her grandmother pays a visit. She is given a makeover and, TA-DA! She really is beautiful! Puh-lease! As if we couldn't tell that Hathaway is beautiful. We know where it is heading and it never gets more entertaining than frying it under a magnifying glass in the hot sun. Director Garry Marshall can create humour and has done better and funnier films. With this film he seems to present a juvenile version of his acclaim Pretty Woman. This theme has been recycled to death through countless films, many of which are as bad as this one. Julie Andrews and Hathaway are at the mercy of recycled material and both do well with what amounts to absolutely nothing. In supporting roles are Hector Elizondo is standard as the limo driver who has that hint of wisdom. Larry Miller can be funny but here he plays a makeup consultant and totally over the top. Heather Matarazzo plays Hathaway's neglected friend. Her role is more or less to be the dopey irritating friend. More recycled bull about taking an already hot young woman and prostituting them with a lame makeover. It is nothing to include in any diary, royalty or not. Score: 3 / 10

I actually had a lot of fun last night watching this typical Disney story. Not that it shines with wisdom or depth, but it's an easy, comfortable movie to watch, even if you're not into the whole royalty-kind stories. At some point, it kind of makes you dream about having an estranged grandma that comes with a throne, which, I guess, we can all relate to. It was nice to see Anne Hathaway again, but the true delight of the movie has to be Julie Andrews. The woman rocks! And the royal parts suit her best, she does have a regal attitude. A true Dame, indeed. So yes, I could watch this again and again, and still enjoy the princess's makeover like I did the first time.

This royal film's got it all: a princess, a queen, a classic Cinderella story, a ball, "cute boys", a quirky BFF... you name it, you got it! I'd say pretty much any female will find this movie a pleasure to watch, as it fulfills the childhood fantasy we've all craved in a humorous and tasteful way, and in the end leaves you satisfied and feeling good.The characters are all endearing and special in their own ways, from Mia's disgruntled neighbor, to the classic "mean girl", to her typical "backstreet boy" crush. I admit that sometimes it does become a little trite and cliché at times, what with the overdone stereotypes, but it keeps the viewer intrigued so it's not at all negative. It might even make you chuckle believe it or not! However this movie, like many other movies, is not for everyone; rather, this movie is better suited for tweens and teens. And when I say that, I am in NO WAY belittling it or putting it down, because to me 'Princess Diaries' is and always will be an enjoyable, funny, and at times childish film. (Not gonna lie--most guys will probably find no joy in watching it, but that fact does not a bad movie make.) I've seen this movie numerous times, and it seems I can never get tired of it. Cheesy? Yes, but in this case, the cheese works.