It's great to see so many smart girls in a Hollywood movie!
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Washington PostDesson Thomson
Washington PostDesson Thomson
A feel-good infusion for your precious little darling (or pack of darlings) who could use an uplifting fantasy.
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The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
The Disney picture should handily score a direct hit to its targeted young female demographic as well as striking a chord with their big sisters, moms and aunts.
An unsteady empowerment film for 'tweenage girls and their moms, Ice Princess boasts more spark than sparkle.
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The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
Ice Princess will probably connect most strongly with kids who have yet to develop an awareness of sports- and family-film clichés.
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L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
Joan Cusack and Kim Cattrall bring some nice ambiguity to their thankless roles as the mothers, while pintsize Kirsten Olson and punked-out Julianna Cannarozzo, both professional skaters, leaven this Disney sugarplum with much-needed wit.
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Chicago TribuneAllison Benedikt
Chicago TribuneAllison Benedikt
I'll describe the central characters in Disney's new ice-skating flick, Ice Princess, and you guess the plot.
The cast, which includes Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City) as a coach who pushes her daughter too hard, is likable and energetic, and the film's messages are entirely reasonable.