24 reviews
A Magical Tale Perfect for Little Girls
Very charming
I do get some pleasure out of the Barbie movies, and the 12 Dancing Princesses is no exception. The animation is mostly full of lovely colour, fluid backgrounds and nuanced facial expressions. True, the animation in the dance sequences is not very inspired, but none of it is bad as far I could see. The music is whimsical and catchy, the dialogue is decent with some fun moments even with some corniness, the story has a lot of charm and heart making an existing story fresh in terms of storytelling and while the characters are not much different from the types of characters from the previous Barbie movies they are likable still. The voice acting is solid from all involved. Overall, a very charming movie. 8/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- May 26, 2012
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Cute...
When the evil Aunt Rowena moves into the castle, she forbids princesses to dance or sing forever, as she believes it is not the kind of behavior appropriate for a princess. The princesses discover a magical and secret palace to which they flee, but when Barbie learns that her aunt is plotting to rule the kingdom, she must go back to help her father, the king!
The dramas are always cute, although the graphic remains ugly, perhaps for the time not so much, clichés and nice, the scripts do not escape the commonplace, but enchant by the Barbie magic of being and the cute little children, despite being repetitive, I don't care I'm tired of watching the sequels, there are still a few to go, I find them even cuter today than a few years ago, they still entertain me...
The dramas are always cute, although the graphic remains ugly, perhaps for the time not so much, clichés and nice, the scripts do not escape the commonplace, but enchant by the Barbie magic of being and the cute little children, despite being repetitive, I don't care I'm tired of watching the sequels, there are still a few to go, I find them even cuter today than a few years ago, they still entertain me...
- RosanaBotafogo
- Feb 18, 2023
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Charming and well-animated
This is a nicely-done story with pretty music, lots of dancing, lots of big sister/little sister interaction (almost all of it positive), and lots of wishes granted. There are funny moments that older children and adults will enjoy, such as when King Randolph exclaims, "They're just SHOES! Aren't they?" And tender moments such as when Princess Genevieve comforts her youngest sister, Lacey, after a blunder.
The animation is perhaps not as good as Disney, but it still is very good. The facial expressions are nuanced, particularly for Genevieve, King Randolph, Duchess Rowena and her servant, Derek the cobbler, and little Princess Lacey. My only quibble on the animation is in the dance sequences where the dancing princesses become absolute carbon copies of each other without the slightest deviation -- even the three youngest copy the dance steps perfectly. I would have liked to see a little more individualism in the dancing, considering that these girls are not professional ballerinas or chorus dancers.
The resolution of the story is handled cleverly to get rid of a villainess without actually hurting her. There is some violence done to guards in the story, and the villainess's monkey is mean to other animals in the story.
My 4-year-old daughter loves this movie and has watched it repeatedly, and I have found it to be quite acceptable for her to watch.
The animation is perhaps not as good as Disney, but it still is very good. The facial expressions are nuanced, particularly for Genevieve, King Randolph, Duchess Rowena and her servant, Derek the cobbler, and little Princess Lacey. My only quibble on the animation is in the dance sequences where the dancing princesses become absolute carbon copies of each other without the slightest deviation -- even the three youngest copy the dance steps perfectly. I would have liked to see a little more individualism in the dancing, considering that these girls are not professional ballerinas or chorus dancers.
The resolution of the story is handled cleverly to get rid of a villainess without actually hurting her. There is some violence done to guards in the story, and the villainess's monkey is mean to other animals in the story.
My 4-year-old daughter loves this movie and has watched it repeatedly, and I have found it to be quite acceptable for her to watch.
Genevive and her 11 sisters find themselves thrown into a world without color or fun, but they find an escape where they can dance all night.
This movie was very cute and totally little girl appropriate. My nieces have watched it non-stop since they've gotten it, and as a result I've seen it nearly 4 times all the way through. I can't get enough of it. The CGI images are great to watch, the humor is good, and the ballet portrayals are excellent. Although the story line has a few holes, no little girl will pick up on them, and as an adult, the movie is so charming that one hardly even notices. Just keep in mind that it is a Barbie movie, and, though cheesy at times, in my experience, this one lives up to the high standard which the other Barbie princess movies have set for it. I would recommend this to anyone who has a little girl who has always wanted to be a princess. It teaches a good lesson as well. Everyone is special and different in their own way, and everyone can make a difference.
- rachel_efy_2000
- Sep 20, 2006
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Good for Girls and Boys
I feel that this movie is different from so many others in that it shows a family of girls who actually care about each other. They may have faults, but bitterness and put-downs have no place with these girls. Try to find that on TV or in the usual movies. It is a breath of fresh air to see girls being feminine--wearing beautiful, feminine dresses and shoes. Contrast that with the apparel in stores today, i.e. raggedy and faded jeans and jackets, etc. The story line has an evil thread running through but that is what makes it more realistic and interesting. I know that it is animated, but it still gives you a feeling that families can stick together and come out okay. I would recommend this movie for boys and girls alike.
Not sure if I like this one...
Perfect for young girls
I have a 4yr old daughter, and before this movie she was all about the Disney princesses, now she watched this movie and all she can talk about is Princess Genevieve, and all her sisters. I definitely recommend this movie for all young girls. This movie is one of the best from the Barbie collection. It shows all the good values that any mother would love to encourage on there little girls. With the great songs and dance moves, it gets my daughter up and trying to mimic the moves. The extras are also good, one even works on how good your memory is. I would definitely have say it is a must see for kids and grown-ups alike.
- blue_dragon_51
- Nov 23, 2006
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My favorite movie in the barbies
- shellymorerbt
- Sep 8, 2020
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Magical!
This movie belongs on my top 2 Barbie films ever! Such a magical plot, the characters really click together, I just adore it!
- AnnaPagrati
- Aug 21, 2021
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Barbie is so perfect.
Twelve princess sisters love to dance, play and sing. But when their father, the king, finds it inappropriate and wants his daughters to behave like princesses, he asks his cousin, the Duchess Rowena, to discipline the sisters. Its first law is to stop girls from doing everything that is not considered "princess-like", like dancing, singing and playing. On the triplets' birthday, they receive a book that belonged to their mother and discover that, by dancing in their room, a magical world opens up where they can do everything that is forbidden in the castle.
It is in an animation/family movie, scripted by Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby and directed by Greg Richardson, Terry Klassen and it was released on September 10, 2006 with 1 hour 23 minutes.
It's a beautiful movie, both for children and adults, besides presenting very beautiful songs composed by Arnie Roth I particularly love all the old movies from the Barbie collection, they have a story that captivates you and makes you want to watch more. It also makes me feel nostalgic. I highly recommend everyone to watch it, it is a great movie to watch eating candy. I'm even going to watch it for the umpteenth time.
It is in an animation/family movie, scripted by Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby and directed by Greg Richardson, Terry Klassen and it was released on September 10, 2006 with 1 hour 23 minutes.
It's a beautiful movie, both for children and adults, besides presenting very beautiful songs composed by Arnie Roth I particularly love all the old movies from the Barbie collection, they have a story that captivates you and makes you want to watch more. It also makes me feel nostalgic. I highly recommend everyone to watch it, it is a great movie to watch eating candy. I'm even going to watch it for the umpteenth time.
What I love about movie!
- vphawkeye233
- Oct 23, 2011
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The movie that makes me think in be a ballet dancer <3
- jeraldinemunozalvarado
- Apr 25, 2020
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The best Barbie Film I've ever watched.
Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses is the best Barbie film I've ever watched. I love the opening music very much. The choreography is great and also performances of the voice artists are very good. So that it turned out to be the best one.
This film is flawless, making my review shorter than usual. So, to conclude my review, I love this one very much and no matter how people are saying this is very bad or something like that, as for me, it's the best of Barbie films.
This film is flawless, making my review shorter than usual. So, to conclude my review, I love this one very much and no matter how people are saying this is very bad or something like that, as for me, it's the best of Barbie films.
- xuehuabingyu
- May 17, 2019
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Now this is a Barbie movie.
This is a spectacular movie. This is definitely a movie we all should watch. It was perfect for kids, and me. Everyone needs to see this. I love this movie.
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The graphics are amazing in my opinion. The details are wonderful, and the movie is quite cheerful. This movie is astonishing.
- CrystalDiamondWolf
- Apr 12, 2020
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Best barbie film
- bubsy-00738
- May 25, 2020
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Very Charming
I do get some pleasure out of the Barbie movies, and the 12 Dancing Princesses is no exception. The animation is mostly full of lovely colour, fluid backgrounds and nuanced facial expressions. True, the animation in the dance sequences is not very inspired, but none of it is bad as far I could see. The music is whimsical and catchy, the dialogue is decent with some fun moments even with some corniness, the story has a lot of charm and heart making an existing story fresh in terms of storytelling and while the characters are not much different from the types of characters from the previous Barbie movies they are likable still. The voice acting is solid from all involved. Overall, a very charming movie. 10/10
- meydiana-65242
- Oct 29, 2020
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Fantastic
Dark for a kid's movie 😨
- dvadervader
- Feb 1, 2024
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Incredible movie
- allie-72482
- Aug 2, 2022
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Beautiful, Engaging and Unexpected
I love this movie, especially all the little details and subplots-- such as the monkey, and I'm an old man! It's sure to be loved by little girls (and probably most boys too). I've tested it out on the little girls in my family, or vice versa, to be precise.
If you don't like classical music, in particular Mendelssohn, then this might not be your cup of tea.
I like the portrayal of the princesses as not being so stereotypically girly.
It is very rare for me to reward a movie with a "10."
If you don't like classical music, in particular Mendelssohn, then this might not be your cup of tea.
I like the portrayal of the princesses as not being so stereotypically girly.
It is very rare for me to reward a movie with a "10."
- mnttrekker-76210
- Apr 9, 2018
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Its was and entertaining movie
- KarnivorousKeyz
- Sep 15, 2006
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A cinematic masterpiece
This movie will be forever a classic. Different from the original story but the characters , colour and the dancing is beautiful
- dianamarinelli
- Jan 8, 2021
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Great!
I didn't grow up with this movie, but I really wish I did. It has a great story, the animation, while a bit rubbery, is still pretty good for 2006, and the music is stellar. Definite recommend.
- powerpufffan
- Mar 27, 2021
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