Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (2006)

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King Randolph sends for his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help turn his daughters, Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters, into royal material. But the Duchess strips the sisters of their fun, including their favorite pastime: dancing. When all hope may be lost, the sisters discover a secret passageway to a magical land where they can dance the night away.

Intro
"Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses" is a charming animated movie with the main character Barbie as Princess Genevieve, the 7th child among twelve princesses. Directed by Greg Richardson in 2006, the movie showcases romance, beauty, mystery and dance.

Storyline
The story of the film unfurls in a fairytale kingdom, where King Randolph resides with his twelve children. The King ends up being concerned about the royal princesses, who seem too contemporary and independent for him. As he worries about his daughters' different interests and lack of standard princess etiquette, he welcomes his cousin Duchess Rowena to assist discipline the ladies.

Duchess Rowena's Rule
The Duchess takes over the kingdom and imposes a variety of guidelines upon the princesses. She limits their dance sessions, modifications their gorgeous clothing, takes away their cherished animals, transforms their delicate meals, and forbids any sort of enjoyable. The once dynamic and vibrant castle becomes a dull and bleak place with Rowena's rigorous regulations.

Discovery of the Enchanted Dancing Land
In the midst of all these modifications, the princesses find a magical gateway in their bed room to a sensational structure in a charming land. Herein, the princesses dance happily every night. The princesses do not let Rowena's rules hamper their enjoyable as they covertly delight in their passion for dance. Unbeknownst to them though, their shoes show signs of wear and tear from their nightly experiences, causing their father, the king, to grow suspicious and concerned.

Wonderful Mystery Unfolds
King Randolph hires a detective to find out the fact about his daughters' damaged shoes. The investigator deduces they have actually been dancing - a discovery that leaves the king bewildered. Meanwhile, Rowena, in her quest to rule, attempts to toxin the King. Genevieve finds out of this plot and, with the help of Derek, her love interest, creates a plan to save their father and the kingdom.

Conclusion: Dance to Defeat the Evil
In the climax, a substantial stone soldier Emerges from a wonderful flower talented by Derek to Genevieve, released by Rowena to kill the princesses. However, the princesses combat this by dancing, which triggers the soldier to follow their motions and ultimately collapse. Finally, the princesses utilize their unity and dancing expertise to release their dad, defeat Duchess Rowena, and bring back happiness, tranquility, and pleasure to their kingdom.

Themes and Inspirations
"Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses" is not just a movie about Barbie and her siblings' dancing endeavors, however it holds numerous underlying styles like bravery, unity, love, and the significance of withstanding oppression. The film aims to teach young viewers the value of liberty, imagination, and being true to oneself. The delightful animations, paired with the gorgeous narrative, make it a movie worth watching for everyone.

Top Cast

  • Kelly Sheridan (small)
    Kelly Sheridan
    Genevieve (voice)
  • Catherine O'Hara (small)
    Catherine O'Hara
    Duchess Rowena (voice)
  • Christopher Gaze (small)
    Christopher Gaze
    King Randolph (voice)
  • Nicole Oliver (small)
    Nicole Oliver
    Ashlyn / Twyla (voice)
  • Lalainia Lindbjerg (small)
    Lalainia Lindbjerg
    Courtney (voice)
  • Kathleen Barr (small)
    Kathleen Barr
    Delia (voice)
  • Adrienne Carter (small)
    Adrienne Carter
    Fallon (voice)
  • Chantal Strand (small)
    Chantal Strand
    Lacey (voice)
  • Britt McKillip (small)
    Britt McKillip
    Janessa (voice)
  • Maddy Capozzi
    Kathleen (voice)
  • Ashleigh Ball (small)
    Ashleigh Ball
    Hadley / Ilsa (voice)