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Metascore
27 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasThis stylish Disney production is an ideal family film.
- 70Village VoiceVillage VoiceA modest, enjoyable fairy tale that easily outcharms its animated stablemates of the past decade.
- 70Washington PostMichael O'SullivanWashington PostMichael O'SullivanFitfully amusing comedy from director and one-time sitcom king Garry Marshall, the fantasy is alive and well among little girls of all ages.
- 63Charlotte ObserverLawrence ToppmanCharlotte ObserverLawrence ToppmanA mixed bag with a huge amount of heart.
- 50Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittGoes on much too long, stretching a modest story into a marathon that outlasts its welcome by about 30 minutes.
- 50Boston GlobeBoston GlobeUnfortunately, the filmmakers seem to have forgotten that comedy is a requisite feature in a comedy.
- 50Miami HeraldMiami HeraldIf Andrews oozes regal poise and Hathaway radiates movie star allure -- and they do -- credit the actresses, not this flimsy fairy tale.
- 50The New York TimesA.O. ScottThe New York TimesA.O. ScottThis is "Pretty Woman" for children.
- 38Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertA march through the swamp of recycled ugly duckling stories, with occasional pauses in the marsh of sitcom cliches and the bog of Idiot Plots.
- 20SalonStephanie ZacharekSalonStephanie ZacharekSuch weak medicine. Sure enough, it goes down. Keeping it down is another matter.