What a Girl Wants
What a Girl Wants
PG | 27 March 2003 (USA)
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An American girl, Daphne, heads to Europe in search of the father she's never met. But instead of finding a British version of her bohemian mother, she learns the love of her mom's life is an uptight politician. The only problem now is that her long-lost dad is engaged to a fiercely territorial social climber with a daughter who makes Daphne's life miserable.

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rajatshanu64

Nice Movie family movie and with happy ending well each movie have it's own happy ending not each actually some movie's end it about to begine it's next part but in some movie's end you will happy joyfull that's type of happy ending it exist here. in story a men who belong to royals family loved a woman they married but when they returns home a wicked men created some misunderstanding so woman goes for away but she is still pregnant after while she got a good daughter and she told her about her dad so the teenager girl to meet there royal father and trying to change it and in last dad got changed and in last they live together that's it.i just watched movie to know that what a girl wants but that is totally different why this name belong to it.

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lunalover15

Film Review: What a Girl Wants In 2003 Amanda Bynes played one of her most infamous roles in What a Girl Want directed by Dennie Gordon. The film is filled with lively and emotional music that enhances the film storyline. While also filled with a rambunctious cast of all ages which brings a great sense of character to the movie. What a Girl Wants redefines the classic teenage romantic comedy putting a new reliability to the audience. Bynes character is an outgoing American teenager who is in search for her long lost father who is a wealthy British politician that is running for office. The movie shows the up and downs of Daphne's characters journey to build a relationship with her father and how she may have to change her wild ways to be accepted by her father and his lifestyle. Gordon does a great job of integrating upbeat music to the light heart scene and uses it as the glue that binds the movie together. What a Girl Wants is a light hearted film that shows the journeys both parents and teens take as they begin to mature. The film's soundtrack enhances the scenes in the movie and helps set the mood for the audience. From start to end the music creates the ambiance in each scene. The film's opening is an emotional father daughter dance scene which Daphne observes as she waitresses the wedding, the song played in the background foreshadows the upcoming story plot to the film. Music transitions the film very well by being intertwined to keep it up beat. Though some may say the songs can be corny and very teen oriented, the lyrics and beat can be masked, by the charm of their singer Ian Wallace (Oliver James), Daphne's love interest in the film. In addition, to that Gordon adds in classic songs such as 'What a Wonderful World', and 'Have I told you lately.' Making this film appealing to all ages and not just teens since Gordon mixes classics and modern day songs throughout the film which make this film the perfect family night movie. Amanda Bynes, Oliver James, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston, and Eileen Atkins this film is filled with a variety of talent characters of all ages. Each bringing a different personality to the screen and making the movie humorous, sentimental, and emotional. Bynes character brings a youthful feel to the movie and keeps it upbeat from her crazy dancing scenes, her messy love triangle, to bickering with her soon to be stepsister, she brings the light heartiness to a film that everyone enjoys watching. James plays Daphne's bad boy love interest who character is essential to any good teen film because teens need something to admire, and his charming personality defiantly wraps in the ladies. Firth's and Preston's characters relates to many parents as the film shows their struggle through parenting a teen and the wild emotions that go through them every time they walk out the door. While Atkins character bring wisdom and humor to the film with her witty British comments while being a source of reason to both Daphne and her son. Her character is truly the Virgil of the film. The plethora of characters is what makes this film appealing to all viewers and makes it a film that enjoyable to many. What a Girl Wants is a film that may be underestimated and looked at as another teen romantic comedy but with Gordon's directing, soundtrack, and cast this film is a top notch romantic comedy. Where the viewer's goes through a roller coaster of emotions and are constantly moving to the beat of the catchy soundtrack. The plot of the movie also has endless turn with character of Pryce (Firth's adviser who wants to get rid of Daphne), and Cole (who is Bynes soon to be step sister and is constantly trying to sabotage her); their characters keep the film interesting. What a Girl wants is a warm hearted film just about girl trying to finally have a father in her life. Though both go through their struggles of trying to adapt to their new lifestyle the core of the movie is the bond a parent and child have. This is why this movie is perfect for the family to gather around with a bowl of popcorn on weekend night and watch together because it truly shows the bond of family.

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MovieReviews101

I was prepared to hate this movie because of Amanda Bynes and her awful Nickelodeon show. However, I gave it a watch and I actually liked it. Colin Firth did an excellent job as the English Politician. It's not as bad as people say it is, they probably hate it because they think it will be like the Amanda show which it is not. I think teens can probably relate to how Daphne (Bynes) feels when she does not have her dad. I felt like it was a bit like the Princess Diaries. I would not say i loved it but it is one good movie. I recommend it to teens because they will appreciate this sort of movie more. Overall, not bad some parts were very sad and some very funny. A good movie.

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Amy Adler

Daphne Reynolds (an enchanting Amanda Bynes) lives in Chinatown with her lovely mother, Libby (Kelly Preston), a smalltime wedding singer. But, although she has never met him, Daphne's father is Lord Henry Dashwood (Colin Firth), a Britisher who was briefly married to Libby 17 years ago. It is possible, shortly after the happy nuptials, that advisers to the lord privately arranged for Libby to be shunned and sent packing, due to her being a hippie-type American. Lord Dashwood does not know he has a daughter at all but, things can change. Daphne is determined to meet him and, leaving her mother a note, she flies to London on her own. Naturally, the lord is astonished to learn he is a parent but his surprise is nothing compared to that of his stuffy fiancé and her equally snobbish daughter. Soon enough, Henry embraces and welcomes his daughter into his circle, despite the fact that he is running for prime minister and the free-spirited Daphne could be a liability. But, with the same advisers in place, will Daphne be sent packing, too? And, does Henry truly love his intended or does he still harbor feelings for Libby, being unaware of why she left him in the first place? This is a lovely, funny, touching story with fairy tale elements. Who would not want to suddenly go from a walk-up apartment in Chinatown to a stately mansion, complete with servants, deep pockets, and titled relatives, in London? As the buoyant and sweet Daphne, Bynes turns in a wonderful performance. She gives American girls a good name and, sister, can she dance! Preston is likewise fine as the bohemian but lovely mother and Firth, well, he is utter perfection as the sophisticated aristocrat who, nevertheless, knows the true value of a person, not a heritage or title. The rest of the cast, including Jonathan Pryce and Anna Chancellor, is quite nice, also. Understandably, the London setting is beautiful and the production values are high. Especially noteworthy are the costumes, for they are very well chosen, with the sunkissed Bynes looking lovely at every turn. If you thought this film was for teenage girls only, this viewer urges you to give it a try, most certainly if you are a big romcom fan. It has two love stories to tell, one for the younger set and one for the older, and after a humorous, meaningful tale, it finishes with a joyous bang that will satisfy most any soul.

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