 THE
PRINCESS DIARIES
The film combines both free will and predestination in a very interesting
way. MIA becomes a princess by her choice (free will) and because
of her birth (predestination).
Review by David Bruce |
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Credits
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Directed by Garry Marshall
 Novel
by Meg Cabot
Writing credits Gina Wendkos
Julie
Andrews .... Queen Clarisse Renaldi
Anne Hathaway .... Mia Thermopolis
Hector Elizondo .... Joe
Heather Matarazzo .... Lilly Moscovitz
Mandy Moore .... Lana Thomas
Caroline Goodall .... Mia's Mom, Helen
Robert Schwartzman .... Michael Moscovitz
Terry Wayne .... Clark
Erik von Detten .... Student Josh Bryant
Patrick Flueger .... Student Jeremiah Hart
Sean O'Bryan .... Teacher Mr. O'Connell
Sandra Oh .... Vice Principal Gupta
Kathleen Marshall .... Charlotte Kutaway
Mindy Burbano .... Gym Teacher Harbula
Kim Leigh .... Music Teacher Wells Beth
Anne Garrison .... Cheerleader Anna
Bianca Lopez .... Cheerleader Fontana
Tamara Levinson .... Cheerleader Lupe
Produced
by Debra Martin Chase (producer), Whitney Houston (producer), Mario
Iscovich (producer), Ellen H. Schwartz (co-producer)
Original music by John Debney
Cinematography by Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Film Editing by Bruce Green
Rated
G
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The Princess Diaries
Various Artists - Soundtracks - 2001
1. SuperGirl - Krystal Harris 2. Little Bitty Pretty One - Aaron
Carter 3. Miss You More - BB Mak 4. Crush - 3G's 5. What Makes You
Different (Makes You Beautiful) - Backstreet Boys 6. Miracles Happen
- Mya 7. Always Tomorrow - Nobody's Angel 8. Away With The Summer
Days - Youngstown 9. Stupid Cupid - Mandy Moore 10. Wake Up - Hanson
11. Happy Go Lucky - Steps 12. I Love Life - Melissa Lefton 13.
Ain't Nuthin' But A She Thing - Lil' J featuring Nobody's Angel
and 14. Hold On - B'Witched 15. The Journey - Mpulz
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She
rocks. She rules. She reigns.
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SYNOPSIS:
 Shy
San Francisco teenager MIA Thermopolis (ANNE HATHAWAY) is thrown for
a loop when, from out of the blue, she learns the astonishing news
that she's a real-life princess! As the heir apparent to the crown
of the small European principality of Genovia, MIA begins a comical
journey toward the throne when her strict and formidable grandmother,
Queen Clarisse Renaldi (JULIE ANDREWS), shows up to give her "princess
lessons." The two instantly clash -- MIA has no intention of leaving
her normal life to become the ruler of a far-off country, while her
grandmother insists it is her duty. Clarisse is determined to do a
complete makeover of this sparkling -- if not polished -- diamond
in the rough so that she can take her rightful place in the royal
line of succession. Now the reluctant princess must make the biggest
decision of her life -- whether to remain with her family and explore
a budding romance with her best friend's brother Michael (ROBERT SCHWARTZMAN),
or to leave everything behind to accept the royal responsibilities
that come with being the Princess of Genovia. |
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REVIEW
by David Bruce
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 BORN
A CHILD OF GOD
There are some real theological issues in this film. The film begins
with a shy San Francisco teenager, MIA Thermopolis, who is totally
unaware of her noble birth. She is unaware of her birthright.
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 NOTHING
EXTRAORDINARY
She sees nothing special about her self. She is a good student et
al, but she sees herself only as a "plain Jane" type. The
fact that she is a child of a king never crosses her mind. |
 INVISIBLE
PERSON
She is just one of the millions of invisible people in the world who
go about their daily lives and think nothing of their "higher
purpose" or their "true calling." |
 THE
BEARER OF GOOD NEWS
Enter Mia's strict and formidable grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi,
as the "ambassador of good news" telling her of her noble
birth and her glorious future. The grandmother also represents the
way of the law (appearances). But all the training and good works
will not make Mia the princess she was born to be. |
 THE
TRANSFORMATION BEGINS
In order to be a princess, Mia must do more than act like a princess.
Actually, the story makes it clear that MIA must also decide to be
the princess she was born to be. Even though she was born a princess/child
of the king/God, she must also claim/decide to be so. |
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 COMBINING
FREE WILL AND DESTINY
The film combines both free will and predestination in a very interesting
way. MIA becomes a princess by her choice (free will) and because
of her birth (predestination). |
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 BECOMING
A CHILD OF GOD
And so it is with all humans. We are all born by the will of God (God's
offspring), but we must also decide for that relationship with the
Heavenly Father, just as Mia did for her earthly father. |
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PHOTOS
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GREAT
Subject:
The_Princess_Diaries
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001
From: Dan Hall
Very fun movie
made intriguing by the reviewer's Spiritual insight.
Thanks Dan Hall / Bellingham WA
><>>In nature we see God's hand, in redemption, we see His heart><>>
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