Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012) movie poster

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012)

"True friends rock in perfect harmony!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 60%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 37% (RT: 37%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Ezekiel Norton
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America, Canada
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (630 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
37%
Cast
Kelly Sheridan as Princess Tori (speaking voice)
Jennifer Waris as Princess Tori (singing voice)
Ashleigh Ball as Keira (speaking voice)
Tiffany Giardina as Keira (singing voice)
Ellie King as Duchess Amelia (voice)
Peter Kelamis as Seymour Crider (voice)
Allison Warnyca as Nora (voice)
Christopher Gaze as King Frederic / Page (voice)
It's divisive. Only 60% of audiences liked it based on 630 votes. Critics scored it lower at 37%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Tori is a blonde princess who is bored of living her royal life, and has dreams of becoming a popstar. Keira, on the other hand, is a brunette popstar who dreams of being a princess. When the two meet, they magically trade places, but after realising it is best to be themselves. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is a 2012 family, animation film directed by Ezekiel Norton. Tori is a blonde princess who is bored of living her royal life, and has dreams of becoming a popstar. Keira, on the other hand, is a brunette popstar who dreams of being a princess.

When the two meet, they magically trade places, but after realising it is best to be themselves. The film has been rated by 630 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a family film, Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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