Review of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) by Cecilia B — 11 Jul 2010

Okay, any promise from the first film went completely down the royal W.C.

This review of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) was written by Cecilia B on 11 Jul 2010.

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement has generally received mixed reviews.

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Too blandly insubstantial to expand its appeal beyond its target demographic…

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