The Princess Diaries Media Studies 20 Analysis of

‘The Princess Diaries’ Media Studies 20 Analysis of:

Introduction/Description In the film, “The Princess Diaries” it follows the story of a teenage girl named Mia Thermopolis who discovers she is the heir to the throne of the European country, Genovia. Her strict, yet caring, grandmother comes to reveal to her that she is the next in line to be the Queen, and that she will give her ‘princess lessons’ so she can be fully prepared.

Stereotypes portrayed: In the beginning of the film, Mia is shown who she truly is, which is more of a tomb boy whom is carefree and relaxed. She doesn’t care what others opinions are of her, and she enjoys wearing what is practical and comfortable. This portrayal of a normal teenage girl in a Disney princess movie was greatly praised by critics and viewers. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=s. WJ_ Sg 92 ep. A However, controversially, the movie gets very stereotypical. Mia is presented as a “perfect princess” and is transformed into a woman who always had to be full of poise and have the perfect hair and makeup. Because of the depiction in the beginning of the film, this ending is quite disappointingly conventional, as she only “gets the guy” because of her looks.

Negative Stereotype: Sexually Crazed Teenage Girl In one of the first scenes in the movie, Mia is standing with her friend and starts to fantasize about the “hot” guy in school. In this daydream, she completely blocks out everything around her. It is said that Mia is supposed to be being portrayed as a quirky, independent teenage girl, but this daydream makes her seem like every other typical sexually crazed teenager who only wants to make out with the stereotypical “hot boy. ”

Subliminal Messaging The only major subliminal Especially in the transformation message in the movie would scene, the words said are most be that appearance is most definitely telling young girls that This is especially ironic your appearance makes you because thick eyebrows important. “better, ” and that having traits are envious now, as many major models and like big hair or thick eyebrows is celebrities have them. looked down upon.

Positive Theme The relationship between Mia and her grandmother strengthens throughout the movie, even though in the beginning they are vastly different from each other and have nothing in common and nothing to talk about. There is a strong theme of love and family throughout the film.

Negative Theme Although not what the movie is about, there is a lot of bullying present. For example, when Mia changes her hair she gets made fun of for trying too hard to fit in. : //www. youtube. com/watch? v=z. G 3 y. Nl m 0 Yx. E

Song Lyrics Although there are no songs sung by the actual characters, there a number of very uplifting songs that are included in the soundtrack. There are no concerning song lyrics, but more so positive and uplifting ones. : //www. youtube. com/watch? v=na 3 u 8 S 9 t. F 9 o&index=11&list=PL 6 D 30 A 3 A 01 E 0 E 3 BD 0 : //www. youtube. com/watch? v=w. Web 9274 I cg&index=4&list=PL 6 D 30 A 3 A 01 E 0 E 3 BD 0