The Princess Diaries

The most memorable line is when Lily's brother Michael, at the final dance, takes Mia to the garden and asks her: “Why me?” She replies, “Because you saw me when I was invisible.”

In this world, there are few who have eyes that only stop for you. Before the dust is swept away and the veil is lifted, how many would truly recognize that you are my princess... In this world, hidden and unnoticed for many years, like a flower hiding in the corner, waiting only for your arrival to bloom its beauty for a lifetime...

After watching this movie, there are three scenes that left a deep impression on me.

First, a boy playing the keyboard, with colorful M&M's scattered across the keys. Second, the princess dancing at the ball, learning how to dance like a robot. Third, the moment they kiss, and she lifts her foot.

Every girl has a dream in her heart, to become a princess. The small insecurities, shyness, and bashfulness, wishing to disappear into the ground when making mistakes, having a best friend, fantasizing about beautiful love, living an invisible life like most girls.

Then one day, luck strikes, so fast it's hard to accept, "winning the genetic lottery." Suddenly, you become a princess, suddenly stepping into a fairy tale world, and everything begins to change.

From being rough to graceful, like a lady, the girl walks her own path, of course, with some help from others. Each part of the movie is beautifully crafted—cute, with a bashful boy playing the harmonica, the sound floating in the wind, and Julie Andrews playing the queen, teaching you what true grace is.

I truly recommend every girl to watch this movie, to fulfill that small dream hidden in your heart.

Mia was deceived, and in the face of questioning eyes, she cried in sadness. However, in front of the Queen, she gracefully accepted the criticism, then worked hard to make amends, reclaiming her friendships, love, and everyone's trust.

The marks of growth are always accompanied by tears, but in the movie, this is fleeting. When her mother holds her while crying, it's only for a few seconds. Yet, we can't know how much Mia's heart went through that night. The effort she put in afterward, and her interactions with others, helped her grow, until that final letter, which marked her leap forward. The beautiful, noble princess had truly begun to grow up.

People always grow through continuous mistakes. Mia is only sixteen, and everything comes too soon for her. A ruler must bear the weight of their nobility, requiring influence and an inner charisma. For a girl raised in an ordinary family, these qualities seem far out of reach. But after a series of events, she suddenly grew up.

The dramatic exaggeration is a technique. In real life, such a dramatic change is hard to imagine; everything comes too quickly, and the clowns seem too foolish. But that's not what the film is trying to express.

After Mia's small act of revenge on those who humiliated her, she tells Lana, "One day, I will grow up, and you will always be a horrible person." In just over an hour, we see how Mia gradually grows from a slightly rough, self-conscious girl into someone more mature, and at the same time, we witness how Lana and her gang remain rotten from start to finish. Lily once scolded Mia for not valuing the inner beauty she had always upheld, for starting to care about appearance, just like them. But with their youthful beauty, the difference between Mia and Lily becomes evident. Lily and her friends never consider the consequences, just seeking immediate pleasure, while Mia thinks about others' feelings and understands the meaning of her actions. As a result, her outward appearance exudes an air of nobility and a touch of mature elegance. Though her heart still carries some childishness, she has clearly grown.

In our growth, we will often feel insecure, fail many times, and get hurt, just like Mia being tricked. But in the film, we can see how Mia, with the grievance of being misunderstood, gracefully accepts the Queen's criticism without any defense. She still sincerely apologizes to Lily and her brother, inviting them. She doesn't get discouraged, doesn't explain the pain of kind yet hurtful criticism. Instead, she takes action to show everything through effort and tries to make up for her mistakes, rather than sinking into the shadow of failure or humiliation. This is about believing in the power of growth—believing that everything is just a way for us to grow. We should not betray everything we've gone through, even if it's hurtful. I believe that as long as we trust in the power of growth, we can overcome past mistakes and failures and start over. As long as we believe in the power of growth, we can truly achieve it. As long as we believe in the power of growth, there is nothing we can't do. And by believing in the power of growth, we will gain forgiveness and trust, which come from those around us who are worth cherishing.

A piece of wisdom Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment of something more important than fear. The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all. From now on, you will be traveling the road between who you think you are and who you can be. The key is to allow yourself to make the journey.