The Bottom Line
- Cute teen movie with a good-looking cast
- Julie Andrews sings!
- Fun collection of bonus features
- The sequel doesn't quite capture the spirit of the first film
Description
- "Breakaway" - Kelly Clarkson music video
- 4 minute "Royal Bloopers" gag/blooper reel
- 8 deleted scenes with explanations from Garry Marshall as to why each scene was cut from the movie
- "Find Your Inner Princess" Personality Quiz
- Commentary by Garry Marshall and Julie Andrews
- "Making a Return Engagement" - Raven hosts this behind the scenes look at the making of "PD 2"
- "The PD2 Makeover" - Anne Hathaway's stand-in gets a royal makeover
- DVD Release Date: December 14, 2004
Guide Review - "Princess Diaries 2" DVD Review
Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, and Hector Elizondo easily recapture the spirit of their "Princess Diaries" characters. Hathaway, and her character, Mia, have matured a little since the first movie but the sense of discovery and fun is still evident in Hathaway's portrayal of a young royal. And Julie Andrews... She's just such a classy lady on the screen it's hard not to just smile whenever she's in the frame. But even with the warmth these actors bring to their roles, "Princess Diaries 2" feels a little like a made-for-TV follow-up to the hit 2001 movie than a stand-alone feature film. Then again, Garry Marshall doesn't make his movies to please critics; he makes them for a specific audience.
As far as bonus features, the "Princess Diaries 2" DVD has a good assortment of goodies. Fans of Raven are going to particularly enjoy the lengthy behind-the-scenes featurette she hosts, which includes cast interviews and music from the movie's soundtrack.
