The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) User Reviews (180)

Clean, fun fairy tale

[kellychitwood · 6/10 · 21 August 2004]

How refreshing to attend a non-animated, G-rated movie and enjoy it! As a 41-year-old woman attending with an 82-year-old friend, I expected a light, pretty, romantic fairy tale, and that's exactly what I got. Never saw the first movie, but the "catch-up" work at the beginning made that a non-issue.

Surely, no one would go to this movie expecting to find the meaning of life portrayed on the screen. Come on, folks, this is a Disney princess flick with Julie Andrews and a G-rating; is anybody expecting deep philosophy?

Chick flick? Of course! Especially appealing to young (under 18) chicks? Definitely! Enjoyable to other adult women and men who just want a happy trip to fantasy land with no worries about sex, blood, or blue language? Absolutely!

Take this film at face value and you'll enjoy it. If you can't do that, don't bother seeing it. There are plenty of other "profound" movies out there to inspire, teach, or depress you! Go for a good time and you'll have it.

A feel-good movie

[lilcutie18613 · 7/10 · 26 July 2005]

I remember seeing the first movie not expecting much from it, but when I walked out I was pleasantly surprised! When I saw the previews to this movie I thought "Oh god! Another movie ruined by a sequel!" I was slightly wrong in my thinking, because this was in fact a cute, light-hearted, feel-good movie. Maybe it's not as good as the first, but I still thought it was rather enjoyable. Anne Hathaway is a great actress and I'm so glad her talent was discovered and recognized. Julie Andrews gave a great performance as the former Queen of Genovia. This movie may have been predictable and a big ball of fluff, but what do you expect to a sequel to a Disney movie where Pixar wasn't involved? I would recommend this movie to anyone, just as long as you go into it knowing it's different from the first. I'm just praying there won't be a third movie.

Princess Mia grows into her power, adding bite to this tween rom com

[colettesplace · 6/10 · 10 December 2004]

What does it mean to be a princess? Besides wearing tiaras and twin sets, dancing at balls…attracting fame and fortune simply for being beautiful? A princess is stuck forever in extended adolescence – she only has the trappings of power. Symbolically, at least, a queen has real power, and does not necessarily need to be beautiful.

For hundreds of years, fairy tales have filtered through our consciousness to involuntarily fuel our dreams. In the last century, what began as cautionary tales to lecture children have been sugar-spun into a Disneyfied notion of desire. But with Disney's latest, Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, the recent trend of recasting fairy tales to reflect modern ideals continues, albeit with a gentler hand than yesteryear's feminists.

Simply, it's not enough to be a princess anymore. Although ostensibly a conventional tween romantic comedy, Princess Diaries 2 features a heroine who is more independent than Drew Barrymore's character in Ever After (1998) and less frustrated than Julia Stiles' Mary Donaldson clone in the The Prince and Me (2004). And, even better, in Princess Diaries 2, there are no handsome princes, just boys on the side.

I'm not a fan of much of director Gary Marshall's work – although Pretty Woman's a classic, Runaway Bride, Raising Helen and the original Princess Diaries are very ordinary films. But in this enchanting sequel, he and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes give us a character who's not just beautiful, klutzy and funny. Mia Mignonette Thermopoulos Rinaldi is growing into her power.

Princess Diaries 2 begins five years after the original at Mia's 21st birthday party. After the schemings of John Rhys Davies triggers an ancient Genovian law, Mia has one month to marry, otherwise she will forfeit the throne. As two very different suitors court her, Mia relies on her now affectionate relationship with her grandmother, Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews), to guide her. Meanwhile security chief Joe (Hector Elizondo) woos the Queen.

There are hackneyed moments, the worst of which is a pajama party featuring dozens of little princesses who are designed to reflect their aspirant audience. Although enjoyable, this scene serves no dramatic function, except perhaps to showcase Julie Andrew's expertise in mattress surfing. The change in Queen Clarisse's character is also unexplained – she's transformed from being an acerbic biddy in the first film to being the dream grandmother. However, this film is entertaining, humorous and has a positive message. The cast and characters are also strong, particularly Anne Hathaway as Mia, and there's plenty of chemistry between her and Nicholas (Chris Pine). Heather Matarazzo and Fat Louie the cat also make brief appearances.

Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement improves on the original, and will be a particular hit with its target audience: tween and teen girls. But this film's got enough substance to appeal to an older audience…if you let it. ***/***** stars.

Not boring - not the original but not boring

[david_cron · 7/10 · 13 April 2005]

The sequel is still funny and it's worth watching to hear Julie Andrews sing again. The "mattress surfing scene is wonderful especially when the Queen (Andrews) pops in and everyone thinks OMG the party's over. But NO! Anne Hathaway is absolutely gorgeous, so guys will of course enjoy the "eye candy" and the ladies have some pretty hunky guys around too. The real story of this movie though is the fleshing out of the relationship between Joe (Hector Elizondo) and the Queen. That's the most interesting subplot in the story and the most enjoyable too. The ending is somewhat of a predictable surprise. I found it to be enjoyable. Not as witty as the original but still worth the watch.

This movie made no sense

[seal-28727 · 3/10 · 22 April 2020]

The evil guy (played by Gimli from LOTR) wants his nephew (Chris Pine) to be king... Well why did they say they want to take the crown and simply seduce her from the start. She would have said yes. He would be king. Everyone got what they wanted. The End. smh

Or the other thing they could have done is just abolished the marriage rule at the start. Why the guy in parliament changed is mind randomly, made no sense.

The one complaint Chris Pine had was that she never got to know the people. And he still has a point. After high school she went to college. And when she was back in Genovia she stayed in her palace all day or attended high class parties. The orphan kids at the parade was not enough and chicken scene she herself never really talked to the people. She never got out and really tried to understand her country. Why do you think the British Royals go out and visit people where they work, visit hospitals, etc etc.

The other thing was her clumsiness and everything just seemed so forced. In the 1st movie it felt so natural. The VHS version even had her fall on some bleacher stands because it was unscripted and Anne Hathaway fell. Charm can't be forced down ones throat.

The saving grace of this movie is Chris Pine which is odd for me because I don't usually like his type of character. The stereotypical bad boy, who is very smooth but has a heart of gold. But he plays the role well.

This movie is such a waste, I really loved the 1st movie. And what bothers me is that the movie seems to disrespect its audience (bringing up characters from the first movie like the friend who gets nothing to do, the mom, the hair dresser) just to play up on our nostalgia.

Also most random Stan Lee Cameo ever.

"good clean fun"

[TheDirector24 · 14 September 2004]

Disney have proved yet again why they are a head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to producing movies that aren't admittedly brain food, but are "good clean fun", (if you'll forgive the cliché), for kids. For every little girl who ever dreamed of becoming a princess, this film is the perfect way to spend two hours.

True, it was grossly unfaithful to Meg Cabot's original novels, but still managed to convey the charm and slick veneer that has come to be associated with Disney, and the valuable message of independence for little princesses everywhere.

For the more mature audience, this is a happy chance to revisit childhood, or simply breathe a sigh of relief that what your child is watching is not in any way compromising or damaging, and will not have to be explained later.

Good message. Solid performances. Sweet (if bland and predictable at times) story line. Great movie!

Highly recommended for two hours of escapism on a summer's afternoon.

Not Bad, but nothing to do with the books...

[marugorlero2 · 7/10 · 15 October 2005]

The thing that disappointed me about this movie was the title. I have read most of the Princess Diaries books and I really like them. So the fact that the movie is called the same thing is annoying since it has absolutely nothing to do with the books. If you have read the books and want to see the movie just go in knowing that there is no relation between the two whatsoever. They are two completely different things. Once you know and accept this, you can enjoy the movie. It is pretty nice, with good acting. There is also a scene where we listen to Julie Andrews singing again! It is definitely a cute movie to watch and enjoy with the family!

Princess gets everything she wants-as usual.

[Dreamer241 · 3/10 · 1 August 2010]

I quite enjoyed the first Princess Diaries until I read the book. The original Mia is a passionate, thoughtful and interesting character. She is nowhere near similar to the candy floss airhead shown in the movies. I often enjoy rom-coms but this was never meant to be one. This was a story about a girl who is invisible because she is smart and cares about things other then hair and makeup. She wants to save the world and if she can't do that she can at least contribute to society.(I was not pleased with the last book, but let's look at the film.) This was a highly disappointing film which just repeated the same mistakes all 'girly' films do. The central message is supposed to be 'You can be anything you want to be, regardless of how pretty and attractive you are.' Yet it is contradicted by everything else. There was nothing funny or even original about it. I suppose if the film is aimed at a younger audience then it is understandable but even so there was no reason Mia couldn't have fallen in love with Prince Andrew. Why did she have to go for the typical bad boy figure. A lot of things weren't explained, where was Michel her boyfriend from the first film. Are we supposed to believe after all that crushing, he would just fade into the background. Overall, very poor.

Fun Chick Flick

[teachergeek · 9/10 · 15 August 2004]

Anyone who liked the first Princess Diaries movie will like this. It's sweet, it's funny, and there are gorgeous men and gorgeous clothes. My best friend and I are in our late 20's and although it was predictable as any chick flick is...it was well worth our 9 dollar admissions. We loved it, and left feeling happy.

Mia arrives back in Genovia only to discover that due to a old law still on the books, she has to marry in order to rule her country. Unfortunately there is another candidate. Mia proceeds to deal with her life with her usual mix of clumsiness and sarcasm, with best friend Lily along for the ride. Memorable scenes include the ball, the parade, the wooden leg, and the continuing romance between Joe and Queen Clarice.

Not bad for a sequel, but could have been better!

[TheLittleSongbird · 6/10 · 11 June 2009]

The sequel to a quite charming predecessor, isn't too bad, but like the predecessor it does have a number of failings that let the film down considerably. I will say that there are some lovely locations, a nice soundtrack and very spirited performances from Anne Hathaway as Mia and Julie Andrews as Clarisse. Another big treat was hearing Andrews sing at the pyjama party. Even seven years of not being able to sing at all, her voice is not too bad, even if it lacks the angelic quality that made her so memorable in Mary Poppins and Sound of Music. However, had he had some better material to work with, John Rhys Davies could have been really entertaining. Because that wasn't to be, he was merely good, as we didn't learn very much from his character. Other failings include a rather contrived plot- then again the predecessor wasn't entirely successful at that either-, an underdeveloped romance and some uneven scripting. Overall, not bad at all, but could have been better. 6/10 Bethany Cox.

A rushed sequel

[studioAT · 3/10 · 17 January 2017]

Never ones to miss an opportunity Disney were very quick to make this sequel after the surprise success of the first. I assume they also wanted to make it before Anne Hathaway got too old to play the role too.

As with many a sequel, this one isn't as good as the original. That isn't to say it's not got it moments (Julie Andrews singing again is a huge one) but the plot feels a bit predictable. In fact it feels very similar to the plot of the earlier Disney film 'The Santa Clause 2', only with a Princess needing to find a husband rather than Santa finding a wife.

The main selling point of this and the original is Anne Hathaway. I don't think there was ever a doubt that she would go on to bigger and better things. Her performance more than makes up for the slower parts of this film.

My opinions on Princess Diaries 2

[luva-orlando · 8/10 · 4 October 2006]

Having read all the books in the series by Meg Cabot, I knew I was going to have high standards, and I was personally quite impressed! I mean, this movie? I can watch it again and again and again, and not get tired of it! It's magic seems to last forever! Anne Hathaway plays a wonderful portrayal of Princess Mia, and her performance is never unsatisfactory. I think, to quote the previous commenter,...the 'transition', was quite effective! The movie was intended to describe Mia's life after she graduates from college. It was not meant to continue where the books left off, and if that was the case, Meg Cabot, wouldn't have let the movie go into production!!! And yes, there may have been 'eye-candy', but what's a comedy-romance without it? Many congratulations on the movie's success, it was well-deserved!

"She's All Married"

[Kamurai25 · 6/10 · 6 August 2020]

Good watch, could watch again, but can't recommend unless you just really liked the first one.

Of all the boring premises, a legal requirement is a really boring choice. Forcing a marriage is not only not relatable for America (Mia's country of origin), but also not exciting to watch Anne Hatheway reject guys and have to settle. And all the while they ignore the obvious solution.

There is a lot of fun with the idea of a American princess just having fun with a lot of resources, and touching bits with her using her power for good.

Sadly, again, the movie doesn't feel like it does anything special, despite all the "pizazz" they layer on.

Again, it's good, but it is weaker than the original, and unless you have the background of that movie, you're not missing anything by skipping this one.

A Royal Engagement in Boredom.

[anaconda-40658 · 3/10 · 1 September 2015]

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004): Dir: Garry Marshall / Cast: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Hector Elizondo, Chris Pine, Heather Matarazzo: Every bit as predictable as its successor but this one is about marriage and authority surrounding Princess Mia being crowned Queen of Genovia but council ruling claims that she must be married. This leaves a corrupt official an opening for his nephew who is an heir. So now Mia has 30 days to find a husband. Predictable with not a shred of creativity other than the fact that Mia's maids should not be allowed out in public. Directed by Garry Marshall who made the first film as well as the adult version titled Pretty Woman. Anne Hathaway is ready for something bigger and better. This role requires her to get to know a guy in record time before deciding to spend the rest of her life with him. What a crock of sh*t. Julie Andrews sings, which is about the only positive aspect to her otherwise familiar character. Hector Elizondo is the security adviser with sound advice that unfortunately doesn't involve leaving this film. Chris Pine plays the umpteenth boring male heir lined up to score quickly and pretend this is happily ever after bullshit. Heather Matarazzo also reprises her role as that annoying best friend from home that nobody liked in the first film. Typical sequel that is about as engaging as a kick in the ass. Score: 3 / 10

I liked it

[iwltbmf4eva · 15 August 2004]

I absolutely loved it...i loved it so much i saw it twice.. Anne Hathaway looked soo cute ....lol her friend in the movie is so funny

the part was funny when she sang ..they were smitten playing badmitten(did i spell that)..i wish i could meet Anne Hathaway i absolutely love this girl.... i like the chemistry between the guys and her ... that part in the garden ...for ppl who read this part its a spoiler.... In the garden with nicholas did she say i loathe you or i love you...man this movie made me feel all these feelings...like shy and happy and sad and jealous and mad..... i don't know what else to say except this movie rocked... i mean i hope there are more ppl who feel the same way...I love this movie and anyone who thinks different is a big goon

Recycled movie packaged as a new one

[Scorching · 6/10 · 12 November 2004]

The sequel to the highly successful Princess Diaries has come. This time, Mia who is slowly but surely adapting in her life as a princess is faced with a dilemma wherein she has to according to an obscure law must marry before she can ascend to the throne of Genovia. She must no chose between her duty to her new homeland or the affairs of her heart. In the background, lurks characters that are to benefit should she choose not to take the crown.

My very first reaction after watching the film was that I did not really enjoy the humour that the film had. There were a lot of elements that was taken from the first film. Whereas in the first film, it proved to be funny and quite charming, in this film it was the complete opposite. It's just like you listening to a joke that you have already heard before; it just doesn't have the same effect on you unlike the first time. It really looked quite silly that Anne Hathaway, who obviously has matured since the last PD movie, would come up with the same clumsy moves. In the past she could have gotten away with it but not this time around. I sincerely hope this is the last time she goes and does a movie like this because she has definitely outgrown this type of roles.

The story I also thought was rather dull and boring. It's pretty much a run of the mill story, which is really one of the weaker points of this movie. Yes it was rather predictable.

Overall this movie was a weak sequel and rather one to forget. I really hope that this franchise be put to rest as I really think a third film would really harm the franchise in the end. Then again this movie did make almost $100 Million and Disney might just try to squeeze a little more from the film.

Princess Diaries 2 has it's moments, but over all is a pretty lame film

[Smells_Like_Cheese · 4/10 · 1 August 2007]

I just recently viewed The Princess Diaries and over all liked it pretty much, so I figured I would see the sequel. I rented it yesterday and watched it this morning and it seemed to me like it was the same plot as before only with a couple different elements. The film also felt very rushed in some aspects, some of the plots or characters that took place seemed to come and go. Although I'm still not sure since I haven't read the books, but the movie itself was just predictable and a bit too silly at times, it just seemed like it could insult the audience it was aimed at.

Mia has graduated college and is off to Genovia to become queen and her grandmother, Clarrise is about to give up her title. But Genovia law is that before Mia is to become queen she must marry someone. She is falling for a young man, Nicolas, but he is also up for the throne as king, so his uncle is trying to set Mia up where she will loose her crown before she could even have it. Mia has to decide wither to go with her heart and let herself love Nicolas or have her duty for her country and marry for Genovia.

The Princess Diaries 2 has some cute and funny moments, I won't lie, I did laugh a little bit, but over all I have to say that it just could have been more, you know? The actors didn't seem to click as well as they did in the first film. Not to mention how quickly the character Michael went away and Lily just was there for 5 minutes to make like a semi quick cameo and just be out of the story. If you want too, feel free to watch this movie, it's harmless, but it's not a great movie if you're looking for one.

4/10

Totally dreamy!

[polar24 · 6/10 · 20 February 2007]

More from Ms Hathaway and Ms Poppins as the newly crowned Princess Mia travels to Genovia to fulfill all the roles of royal domestication and to achieve every princess's dream - to get married! This is really an add-on to the 2001 film with more cake-icing sets, ravishing costume changes, and dilemmas of love and politics, all set to a funky dance soundtrack.

Mia's school sweetheart has been replaced by two dashing handsome men. One the heir and future prince of Genovia and the other, her irresistible love-to-hate nephew. The love triangle forms the main obstacle in the film for Mia and so this sequel plays more like a guilty pleasure for fans of the first film than the coming-of-age story it could have been.

The female leads are once again so much fun to be around and lovely to watch on screen. Even more charming than her male suiters, Hathaway is a knockout, and looks exquisitely ravishing in each scene. I was swept away by the sparking chateaus and glistening make-up, but must say the believability factor was definitely pushing the line in this episode.

I admit that despite my animosity at this puff-pastry of a sequel, I still had lots of fun with it, and it shouldn't stop you from having a really enjoyable daydream for a few hours. The sets, costumes and main star are all gorgeous to behold thanks to the high production values, For the most part, a pleasure for the eyes and a charming, enchanting yet predictable bubble-bath of a fairytale.

Singularly the worst film I have had to sit through

[si_and_caz · 1/10 · 25 February 2005]

I am a frequent visitor to the cinema with my three daughters and I have to sit through films that are regularly panned by the critics. Despite that there is usually a source of escapism in most films that make a visit an enjoyable occasion.

Princess diaries 2 is ham fisted drivel with few redeeming qualities. The screenplay is full of grotesque amateurish caricatures that irritate from early in the film. The writer could not decide which country it was set in. Perhaps in attempt to be cosmopolitan there were a broad range of European nationalities represented united in being portrayed as idiots. Presumably because they aren't American and therefore don't understand the working of the real world.

A complete waste of the talents of Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews and the bald bloke.

Wonderful to Share With My Granddaughter!

[Addy54 · 8/10 · 12 June 2005]

I finally saw this movie on DVD with my granddaughter. What a delight! Julie Andrews is as wonderful as always, and Anne Hathaway is just pure joy to watch. I think that movie goers will be watching this young lady for many years to come. Watching the DVD allowed us to view the deleted scenes and I must say to Garry Marshall, "you left the best scene of the movie on the cutting room floor!" Mia and Nicholas in the kitchen is so funny!! Anne does her "Audrey Hepburn" role like a pro, and Chris Pine is excellent in all of his "various roles." It is really too bad that it didn't make it into the movie. The costume designer did a great job throughout the movie. The dress for Princess Mia to wear to the coronation was incredible! It was without a doubt made for Anne Hathaway! The "Princess Diaries" movies have introduced Julie Andrews to a whole new generation of little girls and Anne Hathaway has secured herself a role in movies that will be timeless. I dare say that she will one day enjoy them with her granddaughter.

I would genuinely enjoy seeing a third one

[matthewssilverhammer · 7/10 · 5 April 2022]

A royal-heir coming from an expected place, not living up to the standards of the elite, who's more interested in kindness than in bureaucracy and laws, while connecting with the outcasts and shaming the authorities. Maybe my "Focus on the Family" upbringing is showing, but...is she...Jesus???? Seriously though, I would genuinely enjoy seeing a third Princess Diaries now. And this would make for an interesting double feature with Spencer.

Princess Diaries 2: The good, the bad, the ugly

[JanieJane · 5/10 · 27 April 2011]

*SPOILERS*

The Good:

• Most of the wonderful, original cast is back, including a few new faces such as the future Capt. Kirk Chris Pine and Callum Blue, who ironically filmed this during his "Dead Like Me" years. And not forgetting to mention John Rhys-Davies, who makes even a bad movie worth watching. Also, we get to see how the romance between Clarice and Joe end up. It's always wonderful seeing an older couple romance portrayed so sweetly in movies today.

• Julie Andrews sings for the first time since her botched throat surgery. Even when her voice is at less-than-capacity, she can still out-sing just about anyone out there.

• The costumes are absolutely gorgeous!

The Bad:

• Lily is reduced to a peripheral character here, with not much to do but support Mia in everything she does. And therein lies the problem. In the first movie, she acted as Mia's grounding force by criticizing her when necessary (like when she let her friends down). In this film, however, Lily just seems to play along. You'd think the uber-feminist Lily would have something to say about Mia's being forced to marry to become queen, but she doesn't. And at first she hates Nicholas for wanting to usurp the throne, but is fully supportive of Mia pursuing him later when her feelings for him change. The Lily from the first movie would be knocking some sense into her, not covering for her.

• Raven. She is completely out of place in this movie. However, as one of Disney's rising stars at the time, she was put in mainly to sell more tickets and soundtracks. I probably wouldn't have minded her had she not ruined Julie Andrews' song. Apparently kids today don't want to hear an "old lady" sing unless a teen is singing along with her in a hip-hop beat.

• What set this movie off on the wrong course in the first place is that it seems to be geared solely toward girls under the age of 7. The first movie had something for both kids and adults to love, but not so here. Mia's narration sounds like she's reading to preschoolers, characters say things out loud that are already implied, and certain throw-away scenes that had little to do with the plot were stuck in just to appeal to young girls. I think this approach ended up alienating a lot of fans of the first film.

The Ugly:

• The editing. A lot of deleted scenes should have been left in, and some of the scenes that made it should have been left out (see below for an example). Also, the movie tended to go from one scene to another without much coherence. For instance, in one scene Mia stomps on Nicholas' foot in anger and runs to the kitchen to cry over ice cream. Clarice sort of, kind of admonishes her before taking her to see her new bedroom. Wait, what? What happened to Nicholas and his uncle? Who cares! Little girls want to see Mia's room and clothes, dang it!!

• The slumber party scene. Thank God for DVD's so you can skip right over it! It does absolutely nothing for the plot, and the premise of a 21-year-old having a slumber party with little girls as a "bachelorette" party is preposterous. She and Lily from the first movie should have gotten plastered and gone streaking around the castle or something. Oh wait, this is supposed to be a family movie. ;)

Love, Love, Love this movie

[rlh8947 · 9/10 · 23 June 2006]

I love the Princess Diaries 2, I like it better than the original, which is very rare for sequels. I admit, it is a bit cheesy, but sometimes cheesiness works. Anne Hathaway is one of my favorite young actresses, and oh my god the guy who plays Nicholas (chris pine) is so hot! The chemistry between Mia and Nicholas is amazing, and the story is sweet and cute. I love Hector Elizondo and I wish he had a larger role in the second film, but he's still fabulous in it. I'm also so glad that Mia stood up for women and refused to get married just because the law told her too. I'm sure Nicholas would have married her if she asked him, heck, Andrew was at the altar, but she wasn't prepared to give up her life to make the men who made the law happy. I can't say enough about this movie! Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

the beauty of dreams. I love the movie

[sakshi_2000 · 7/10 · 2 August 2006]

I really love the movie.It is like a sweet,soft,innocent romance which kind of can always make me smile. I think its beauty lies in its simplicity ,which i love.I also feel it has a dreamy feel to it ,which i absolutely adore.I like the first one also but this one a little more. I feel that Anne Hathaway and Chris Pine look kind of cute together but i wish there were some more romantic scenes between them.You cant actually watch a movie expecting reality out of it at each point.This movie actually feels like a dream unfolding in front of you,which is beautiful and enchanting--which girl wouldn't want to be a princess and fall in love with someone like Nicolaus.I find Michael's disappearance strange.Do watch this movie if u are a die hard romantic and like romance at its best---innocent ,child like. I happen to love it and shall wait for more.

I just wasted 2 hours of my life

[schuwomann · 1/10 · 11 April 2020]

I liked the first movie well enough, but this one was another animal entirely. Predictable from the start, contrived, horrendous script, unrealistic sets; I'm surprised my eyes aren't permanently set in the back of my head, I must have rolled them every five minutes during the film. I cannot believe Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews (not to mention John Rhys-Davies and Hector Elizondo) deigned to be a part of this travesty.

I also don't like Chris Pine's hair and all-over-the-place accent. I am not even sure why Heather Matarazzo was even in the movie, since she had so few lines- she was more of an after-thought than a significant character. She always seemed to just be there in the background, even taking part in State meetings - for some unknown reason, not offering anything but a few soggy quips from time to time. It was also very annoying that there were so many American accents in Genovia. Mia and a few of her friends, sure, but the Genovians? Why did they have American accents? And what was up with the Scottish paparazzi lady? I don't get it.

I could go on and on about how crappy this movie is.

The ending was cheesy and predictable: just like the entire movie. I did laugh once, so I'll give it one star for that. If I was Meg Cabot I'd be pretty disgusted with the treatment of my stories.