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Barbie As the Princess and the Pauper Movie - On Video & DVD
We
had a chance to preview Barbie as the Princess and the
Pauper, set to be released on
video and DVD on September 28th, 2004.
"Long
ago and far away..."
So begins
the latest direct-to-video CGI-animated Barbie movie, Barbie
as the Princess and the Pauper. Based on Mark Twain's
classic tale, this video/DVD is a modern-retelling of the
story. It's Barbie's first musical, and it does a fantastic
job of both entertaining kids and giving them something to
think about.
At the
same moment, two identical baby girls were born. One,
Princess Anneliese, had everything, while Erika, born to a
poor village family, lived a life of hard work and poverty.
Both girls were equally loved, but their circumstances were
starkly different. The girls looked amazingly similar,
with the exception of hair color!
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Princess
Anneliese's mother, a widowed Queen, was encountering some
serious problems. The gold had run out, and the her Kingdom
was now bankrupt. In order to care for her people, she
planned that her daughter meet Dominick, a young King in
"need" of a wife.
 This
movie explores the urge for freedom and the desire to be
responsible. The princess is compelled to fulfill her duty
to her mother and their kingdom by marrying Dominick. Erika,
the pauper, feels responsibility to her own family, hoping
to repay her parents' debt. Both girls are determined and
adventurous, and their lives quickly become intertwined
after Preminger (voiced by Martin Short), the Queen's "trusted" advisor,
kidnaps the Princess. Erika will need to assume Anneliese's
identity in order to foil her kidnapper. More suspense and
complications arise when King Dominick falls in love with
Erika, mistaking her for the Princess. A rather royal cat,
Serafina, and her rival, Midas (a French poodle) are funny supporting
characters in this exciting musical. The songs are
charming—even Preminger sings a deliciously evil little
ditty.
The
Barbie As the Princess and the Pauper Movie - On Video & DVD
 The DVD
is loaded with bonus features, and the initial orders of
both VHS and DVD include a bonus musical
CD.
The movie
features seven original songs by Broadway lyricist Amy
Powers and composer Megan Cavallari, performed by the Czech
Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. Barbie
as the Princess and the Pauper is the world-famous doll's
fourth full-length, direct-to-video feature film.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Barbie As The Princess and the Pauper
(VHS) or Barbie As The Princess and the Pauper
(DVD) at Amazon.com]
Our Rating:
A+
This movie is entertaining, fanciful, and contains some educational value to boot.
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Video and
Software Games
 Games based on the movie, Barbie as the
Princess and the Pauper, are now available. In the CD-ROM, kids follow
Barbie, who takes on a dual role as both Erika and Princess
Anneliese, as she gets ready for a crowning ceremony. This CD-ROM
is a creative adventure, featuring puzzles, creative activities,
and a quest for items.
Barbie
as the Princess and the Pauper is also available for the
GameBoy Advance platform. In this action adventure handheld game,
kids join Barbie as two characters to help defend the royal
kingdom from the evil villain, Preminger. The game includes
mini-games and puzzles, and kids get to play as the royal cats,
Serafina and Wolfie, as well!
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Barbie Princess and the Pauper (CD-ROM) or Barbie & The Pauper
(for Game Boy Advance)]
Barbie as
the Princess and the Pauper Toys
Barbie as
the Princess and the Pauper dolls, interactive plushes, and playsets are available.
Click on an image above to link for more information, or to
buy.
Alternatively you can find all of the Barbie as the Princess and
the Pauper toys
offered by Toys R Us by following this link: Barbie Princess and the Pauper Toys
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