I admit as I have said before I do like the Barbie movies, and I really enjoyed the take on the oft-told Prince and the Pauper story. To me, it is one of the better Barbie movies alongside Nutcracker and Diamond Castle. The animation is colourful and fluid, and the music is very catchy. The dialogue manages to be funny and touching in alternative to corny and the story is full of cuteness and charm with some great messaging. The characters are stereotypes, but likable stereotypes rather than annoying ones. The two titular characters are easy to relate to, but the best was the hilarious Preminger. The voice work was as solid as ever, with Kelly Sheridan dynamic and Martin Short's voice adding so much to Preminger's character. The film could have been longer perhaps but overall it is one of the better movies of a collection of movies that despite scorn from other parts of IMDb I've found surprisingly good. 9/10 Bethany Cox

I've read many of the other reviews for this movie and usually I read the negative first.First of all this movie is aimed at little girls. Girls probably from 3-10 who love all the beautiful magic this film brings to life.The story is similar to the Prince and the Pauper and it isn't historically accurate. This is after all a simple movie for children and doesn't need a lot of violence, action, or too much depth.The colors are rich and the animation (all computer animated) is beautiful. The details and the softness of the characters make the movie much easier to watch than some of today's - Saturday morning cartoons.I am a sucker for all fairy -tales and like to watch them all - even as an adult so I can sit and enjoy these types of movies with my daughter.This movie defiantly isn't for everyone- but if you are into the girlie scene and love fairy tales and won't go overboard if there is changes made - then this is your ticket! And it's perfect for the little princess who would love to see her toys come to life on screen.

Some of the sweetest words I've heard lately were, "Daddy, come watch Barbie with me." After she feel asleep in my arms, I finished the movie... re-wound it and watched some scenes again. I later rented the movie again for myself... uh, err, I mean for her of coarse... okay, I have no pride.I thought the lyrics and music were world level excellent. The delicate, innocent emotions captured by the animators were heart melting and Martin Short's voice work was hilarious.I think if this was a more innocent time, "Arnie Roth" (composer) would be listed among the greats. Hmmmm, Rogers and Hammerstein? - maybe more still to come from this great talent.A definite top 500 best movies of all time.

(Well, I gave this a 10 only because that's what my 5 year old daughter would give it.) My daughter and I were at the video department and I asked her to pick out a video and I'd buy it for her. To my horror, she picked Barbie. I was dreading this because she's the type of person that can watch a movie over, and over and over again; and I sit with her and watch it again, and again (and I pretend to enjoy it). :o) Well, to my surprise, it wasn't that bad at all. I actually enjoyed it.Spoiler======================================================== The princess is intelligent and strong; she doesn't wait for the prince to rescue her. The pauper is not so easily swept away by the prince. She follows her dream to be a singer and then she decides when she wants to marry. ================================================================ Over all, I was very pleasantly surprised. The music was very entertaining as well.