SNquietFilms like Princess Diaries – The Princess Diaries is adapted from the young adult novel by Meg Cabot. Mia (Anne Hathaway) in everyday life is just an ordinary student who is known to be geeky. However, his life suddenly changed when it was revealed that he was the heir to the throne of the European kingdom, Genovia. Mia, who is still blind to the royal world, has to learn quickly how to live in a world that is very foreign to her. The Princess Diaries has a story that is reversed from Barbie’s storyline. If Barbie leaves her fantasy world in Barbieland to enter the real world, Mia here has to leave her usual life for the royal world. Even though the stories are somewhat different, both films show the main character’s efforts to adapt to a new environment.
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Films like Princess Diaries
1. Legally Blonde (2001)
Legally Blonde is a comedy film with the main character like Barbie, a blonde woman who is crazy about the color pink. It is said that Elle (Reese Witherspoon) is a rich girl who lives in a luxury residence. This background makes many people think that Elle likes to party and is naughty. In fact, Elle is a smart, sociable and accomplished person. She has a perfect GPA and often wins beauty contests. Apart from that, Elle also has a dream boyfriend named Warner (Matthew Davis). However, Elle’s life suddenly changes when Warner is asked by his family to study at Harvard Law School. Elle, who doesn’t want to lose her boyfriend, is determined to try to go to the same school even though people laugh at her.
2. A Cinderella Story (2004)
A Cinderella Story is a modern adaptation of the classic Cinderella story. The story tells of Samantha, a small-time restaurant worker, living with her cruel mother and stepsister. Like most teen films, Sam in this film is likened to Cinderella looking for love at the school Halloween party. Barbie fans will definitely love A Cinderella Story. The story is light but full of meaning, very interesting to follow. Are you interested in watching this film?
3. Enchanted (2007)
Having a similar storyline to Barbie, Enchanted tells the story of Giselle (Amy Adams), a woman from a fantasy world who moves from life to the real world in New York.
Giselle, who has been living freely in a magical world, is having difficulty adapting to New York. Moreover, her habit of singing and dancing wherever and whenever made her labeled strange. While in New York, Giselle met and fell in love with a stiff lawyer named Robert (Patrick Demsey). Robert and his daughter helped Giselle get used to it. However, when Giselle likes her new life, she is forced to choose whether she should return or stay in New York. Barbie and Enchanted are both films that focus on women searching for their identity in a strange new world. Enchanted is a relaxing, fun and exciting film to watch with your family in your free time.
4. Princess Protection Program (2009)
If Barbie reminds you of childhood memories, there is one film that is really suitable to add to your watch list, namely Princess Protection Program. This film begins when Carter’s father (Selena Gomez), who is a member of the princess protection program, has to save Princess Rosalinda (Demi Lovato) when the country is attacked. Because of this, he hid the princess in his house and changed her identity to a normal teenager named Rosie. Carter and Rosie, who now live together, slowly become inseparable friends. Sounds interesting right?
