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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

  • 2012
  • TV-Y
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3.6K
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Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012)
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When the gracious young Princess, Tori, trades places with her favourite singer, Keira, the girls will have to work together to save the realm of Meribella. Will the Princess and the Pop Sta... Read allWhen the gracious young Princess, Tori, trades places with her favourite singer, Keira, the girls will have to work together to save the realm of Meribella. Will the Princess and the Pop Star learn to appreciate the power of uniqueness?When the gracious young Princess, Tori, trades places with her favourite singer, Keira, the girls will have to work together to save the realm of Meribella. Will the Princess and the Pop Star learn to appreciate the power of uniqueness?

  • Director
    • Ezekiel Norton
  • Writers
    • Steve Granat
    • Cydne Clark
    • Ruth Handler
  • Stars
    • Kelly Sheridan
    • Jennifer Waris
    • Ashleigh Ball
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ezekiel Norton
    • Writers
      • Steve Granat
      • Cydne Clark
      • Ruth Handler
    • Stars
      • Kelly Sheridan
      • Jennifer Waris
      • Ashleigh Ball
    • 19User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kelly Sheridan
    Kelly Sheridan
    • Princess Tori
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Waris
    • Singing Princess Tori
    • (singing voice)
    Ashleigh Ball
    Ashleigh Ball
    • Popstar Keira
    • (voice)
    Tiffany Kathryn
    • Singing Popstar Keira
    • (singing voice)
    • (as Tiffany Giardina)
    Ellie King
    Ellie King
    • Duchess Amelia
    • (voice)
    Peter Kelamis
    Peter Kelamis
    • Seymour Crider
    • (voice)
    Jonathan Holmes
    Jonathan Holmes
    • Rupert
    • (voice)
    • …
    Allison Warnyca
    • Nora
    • (voice)
    Christopher Gaze
    Christopher Gaze
    • King Frederic
    • (voice)
    • …
    Lauren Lavoie
    • Meredith
    • (voice)
    Ashlyn Drummond
    • Trevi
    • (voice)
    Adrian Petriw
    Adrian Petriw
    • Prince Liam
    • (voice)
    • …
    Leala Selina
    • Vanessa
    • (voice)
    Michael Dobson
    Michael Dobson
    • Limburger
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ezekiel Norton
    • Daniel
    • (voice)
    • (as Zeke Norton)
    Lily Snowden-Fine
    • Emily
    • (voice)
    Aislyn Watson
    Aislyn Watson
    • Charlotte
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Ezekiel Norton
    • Writers
      • Steve Granat
      • Cydne Clark
      • Ruth Handler
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    User reviews19

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    10imdbfan-0828023679

    BEST BARBIE MOVIE EVERRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!

    I have got to say honestly this movie is so so SO good. The characters are amazing, and the songs are catchy and wow! The story is great, even though it's basically a recycled version of 'Princess and the Pauper' with a modern twist. But honestly, it doesn't matter that it's recycled story because the way they presented the story feels fresh and great. In addition to this, the story of switching lives to experience something new never gets boring or dull at all. I would love to see a live action version of this movie, even though it will never happen. Overall, I'd say if you haven't watched this movie at all then you must. :)
    5oolongxinying

    "Sing amongst yourselves!" (Throws mic)

    I know, I know, there's no spoilers.

    I heard that this is one of the most unserious movies I've ever seen as of what I can see from "The Princess and the Pauper". Some parts actually made me bored and frustrated at the same time (for example: running away when someone says "hi" while laughing, throwing a microphone at the audience (especially Tori's behavior), etc.) The sidekicks actually have no sense and the only one has a good one is Vanessa. The soundtrack wise is okay, but I found some to be the laziest (for example: here's a camera, and a camera, and a camera, stretch on a golden yoga mat, tweet everyone your latest news and sitting for thousand interviews). I may want to say skip this movie if you're planning to watch your Barbie movie marathon...
    10naqiudeanmuhammad

    The Princess & The Popstar is ULTIMATE FAVORITE MOVIE EVER!!

    We love this movie is my favorite movie is the best of the best with The Princess & The Popstar full movie & all songs with Jennifer Waris & Tiffany Giardina with thanks for everyone!πŸ’—πŸ’œπŸ’―πŸ‘πŸ‘ I love this happy ending song Princess & Popstar Finale Medley is favorite song ever! Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank You Very Much!
    3TheLittleSongbird

    Not the worst Barbie movie, but a long way from the best

    I can definitely see why people- especially pre-schoolers, the main target audience- will like The Princess and the Popstar. What I'm saying here though is that it didn't work for me. And I personally like most of the Barbie movies(my top favourites being Nutcracker and Diamond Castle), none of them are among the best movies ever made but due to stereotyping mainly they do get a bad rep. The Princess and the Popstar is at least better than Fashion Fairytale and Fairy Secret, but for me it is one of the weaker ones of the franchise. I thought the backgrounds and colours were beautiful, the songs were catchy and Kelly Sheridan is back as Barbie and does a great job. However, while I liked the colours and backgrounds I wasn't crazy about the character movements which had a tendency to become awkward. This is the same with the dancing as well, some of it was cool but at other times it got repetitive from an animation and moves perspective. The dialogue is stilted this time around, and in regard to the characters Barbie is too spoilt and pampered and the villain is obnoxious. I'm not sure whether I'd go as far to say that the story is a direct rip-off of Barbie in Princess and the Pauper, but it is derivative of it. It is also incredibly predictable with nothing new or fresh and the magical items idea isn't explained and is not interwoven into the story anywhere near as successfully as Barbie as Rapunzel. The message is a good one and means well, the problem is that I've seen and heard it done so many times and much better. Apart from Sheridan, the voice actors don't make much of a distinction. Overall, when it comes to Barbie it is not the worst or the best but it was very disappointing all the same. 3/10 Bethany Cox
    10ryansouter1985

    Songs that could chart top 10

    Look, yeah it is a kids movie with a pretty basic story line but the main songs throughout the movie show that effort and money has not been spared when producing them. Not sure why the low score but uo there out of all the barbie movies.

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    Related interests

    Daveigh Chase, Rumi Hiiragi, and Mari Natsuki in Spirited Away (2001)
    Animation
    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Family
    Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music (1965)
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    • Trivia
      When Princess Tori (who at the time is Kiera in disguise) comes down the royal staircase, the instrumental music playing is "To Be A Princess" from Mattel's "Barbie in the Princess and the Pauper"
    • Goofs
      Fake Tori's eye color changes from dark blue to bright blue.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Barbie: The Pearl Princess (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Here I Am/Princesses Just Want To Have Fun
      Written by Amy Powers, Gabriel Mann, Rob Hudnut

      Published by Mattel Rhapsody (ASCAP) / Sony/ATV Tunes LLC.

      Performed by Tiffany Kathryn and Jennifer Waris

      Produced by Gabriel Mann

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Barbie: The Princess and the Popstar
    • Production companies
      • Mattel Entertainment
      • Mattel Inc.
      • Rainmaker Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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