Talk:The Princess Diaries (film)/GA1

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Reviewer: Ssven2 (talk · contribs) 15:05, 13 April 2019 (UTC)

I will review this article. Thank you.  — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 15:05, 13 April 2019 (UTC)

Comments

• "the film was written by Gina Wendkos and follows Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway), a shy American teenager who learns that she is heir to the throne of a European kingdom. Under the tutelage of her estranged grandmother, the kingdom's reigning queen, Mia must decide whether to claim the throne she inherited or renounce her title permanently. In addition to Hathaway, the film stars Julie Andrews as Clarisse Renaldi, Mia's grandmother, with a supporting cast consisting of Héctor Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall and Robert Schwartzman." — You can put the cast members first followed by the plot. Something like "the film was written by Gina Wendkos and stars Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews with a supporting cast consisting of Héctor Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall and Robert Schwartzman. The film follows Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway), a shy American teenager who learns that she is heir to the throne of a European kingdom. Under the tutelage of her estranged grandmother, the kingdom's reigning queen, Mia must decide whether to claim the throne she inherited or renounce her title permanently."

Done.--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• "by whose popular girlfriend Lana Thomas she is often teased." — Can be rephrased as "and is often teased by his popular girlfriend Lana Thomas."

Done.--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• Just mention "Joe" as "Joseph" in the "Cast" section to let readers know that he is referred to by a shorter version of his name.

Makes sense. Done.--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• "a decision Marshall made because the latter is home to both himself and his granddaughters, to whom the film is dedicated." — Did Marshall make the decision to move the setting to Frisco? If not him, then do write who made the decision.

Yes, I believe the source states that Marshall himself made the decision. I'll leave as-is.--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• "To help him channel family-oriented comedies, Marshall "rubbed all my ‘Happy Days’ scripts on my face and said, ‘I remember this.'"" — This wording is a little confusing. Does Marshall help himself or someone helps him? Just make the wording a little more clearer.

I re-worked the entire sentence; "Marshall revisited his old Happy Days scripts to remind himself how to approach family-oriented comedies."--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• "The set has been described as collaborative, encouraging a family-like atmosphere and abiding by his motto "Life is more important than show business."" — Has been described by Marshall? If so, then could you state that "He found the set to be as collaborative..."

It's actually Matarazzo's quote; changed to "Matarazzo described the set as as collaborative, recalling that Marshall encouraged a family-like atmosphere abiding by his motto "Life is more important than show business."--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• "The director celebrated a birthday while filming" — Change "a" to "his" because it is his birthday.

Done.--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• "Andrews suggested that the fictional country of Genovia be famous for its pears," — Why pears? Any particular reason?

I can't find a source stating why, exactly, Andrews suggested pears; it appears to be random.--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• "Marshall worked with Miller to improvise humour moments," — You should mention that Miller is Mia's hairstylist in this sentence, which is the first instance of you mentioning him, and you've done that in the next paragraph instead. State his full name, wikilink it and state his role here and remove the mention of him in the next paragraph (The part that begins with "Both Elizondo and Larry Miller, who portrays Mia's hairstylist Paolo").

You're right. This was a more recent addition to the article; I thought I had mentioned it before. Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• Wikilink "ingenue" in case readers don't get it at first.

Done.--Changedforbetter (talk) 18:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• "Elizondo playing a hotel manager who helps transform Roberts' prostitute Vivian into a socialite" — Not really needed here unless it is relevant to the film here.

You're right. Removed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 18:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

• There are a few mentions in the "Production" section that says that the film gives Hathaway her breakthrough role and revived Andrews' acting career. Both of these would be better off in the "legacy" section.

More later, Changedforbetter.....

I think I've addressed everything thus far. Thanks!!--Changedforbetter (talk) 18:45, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

Further comments

• "The film is credited with reviving Andrews' film career and introducing her to a younger generation of fans,[50][55] rivaling her career-defining performances in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music (1965) in terms of popularity.[47]" and "The Princess Diaries is credited with establishing Hathaway's acting career,[28] similar to the way in which Pretty Woman offered Roberts' breakthrough role.[63]" — These are better off in the "legacy" section.

Sorry, forgot to address this before. Done.--Changedforbetter (talk) 15:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

• "a convincing transformation that ultimately fooled audience members" — According to whom? Please specify.

Removed second half of the sentence, after transformation.--Changedforbetter (talk) 15:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

• "the fire was intended to be extinguished once the actor placed his arm" — Who is the lucky SOB to have his burning arm doused by Anne Hathaway?

Haha, unfortunately it was a bit role in the film and I'm unable find any information officially crediting the actor XD--Changedforbetter (talk) 15:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

• Wikilink "bleachers" and "peach taffeta".

Done; linked "taffeta".--Changedforbetter (talk) 15:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

• Put the "Music" section after "Themes".

Done.--Changedforbetter (talk) 15:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

• The rest seems to be really well done. The references don't have the publishers and newspapers linked on the first instance of mentioning them. Please link all the references on first instance of mentioning them.

I've read that this isn't necessary especially if the work is referenced in the article previously, but I can work on it.--Changedforbetter (talk) 15:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

If I may be bold, where did you read it, Changedforbetter?  — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 15:57, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

Unfortunately I can't seem to find where this was, but it's no big deal; I'm working on linking the references as we speak and I'll let you know when it's done. Should I come across that information again, I can forward it you to if you'd like :-) Ssven2--Changedforbetter (talk) 17:45, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

That's about it from me, Changedforbetter. Address these comments and the article is passed.  — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 15:25, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

I think that's about it, thank you for your comments! Awaiting final verdict Ssven2.--Changedforbetter (talk) 15:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

I've linked all references. Final verdict? Ssven2--Changedforbetter (talk) 22:09, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

1. Is it reasonably well written?

   A. Prose is "clear and concise", without copyvios, or spelling and grammar errors:

   B. MoS compliance for lead, layout, words to watch, fiction, and lists:

2. Is it factually accurate and verifiable?

   A. Has an appropriate reference section:

   B. Citation to reliable sources where necessary:

   C. No original research:

3. Is it broad in its coverage?

   A. Major aspects:

   B. Focused:

4. Is it neutral?

   Fair representation without bias:

5. Is it stable?

   No edit wars, etc:

6. Does it contain images to illustrate the topic?

   A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid fair use rationales are provided for non-free content:

   B. Images are provided if possible and are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:

7. Overall: Passed, my queries were met and solved by the nominator.

   Pass or Fail:

Thank you for addressing my comments, Changedforbetter. Congratulations, the article has passed.  — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 08:01, 19 April 2019 (UTC)