MPAA Rating: G
Original Review Date: April 19, 2006
Reviewed by: Erin, Movie Muse
In a Nutshell: Eh. Cute, I guess. First one was much better.
Quick Plot: Princess Mia is preparing to take the throne, but
first she must outwit a conniving Parliament leader attempting
to install someone else as king, all while thwarting a law that
demands she get married in order to rule.
In Detail: Like I said, the first one was better. For me, it
seemed Mia was just going through the motions instead of
"becoming," which was the charm and fun of the first film. Most
of the repeated jokes (like the hair dresser guy) were just not
funny this time around, the clumsiness seemed much more forced
and out of place, and I never felt anything genuine coming from
the love interest at all. He came off smarmy no matter what he
did. However, this one was much more satisfying in terms of
what Julie Andrews gets to do and be, so that was worth it.
