Warning: This is an illegitimate review - so I'll keep it short.

Due to an auto accident on the freeway, I missed the entire first half-hour. Fortunately, I entered during a cute scene where Paulo reconstructs the mild-mannered (clumsy) Mia into a princess.

Andrews, Elizondo, Hathaway and friends are all strong; the director must be credited as well, for bringing out the best in all of them. Further, several scenes are regally laced with charm, grace and humor. Unfortunately, others are painfully amiss (the bumped trolley scene, to name one).

Still, I think those in the target audience (5-12 girls) will love it. And even for we adults, the formulaic "Diaries" bares good heart and ends well.