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My Personal Favorite DCOM! (Part 1)

        Princess Protection Program Poster

        "Princess Protection Program" is a DCOM which was released in 2009, isn't the best DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) to have ever been made, but it is definitely one of my personal favorite DCOMs.
        The premise of the movie is that Princess Rosalinda Maria Montoya Fioré, soon to be queen (portrayed by Demi Lovato) of the fictional country Costa Luna has to escape her country as its being invaded, but has to leave behind her mother. Under the 'Princess Protection Program' she will be protected as long as she stays in hiding in Lousiana with Major Joe Mason (portrayed by Tom Verica) and his daughter Carter Mason (portrayed by Selena Gomez). Rosalinda is told to disguise herself as Rosie Gonzalez, a normal teen girl. 
        Tomboyish Carter, similar to Selena's other role as Alex Russo from the Disney Channel show "Wizards of Waverly Place", and girly-girl Rosie have a difficult time adjusting to one another, but eventually, become the best of friends. The confident Rosie helps the insecure Carter see her own beauty and makes her realize that anyone can be a princess. They face everyday problems like bullies and loss of identity. They act more like sisters than friends and sacrifice themselves for one another. 
        Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez were best friends at the time of this film, and so their friendship was believable, and their on-screen chemistry seemed real. Both actresses played their respectful parts impeccably. 
        I grew up watching this DCOM, so I have a sentimental connection to the film. Friendship has always been very important to me, and this film hits me right in my emotions. Rosie's monologue near the end of the film always makes me cry because having a friendship like Rosie and Carter's is so hard in reality. 
        Because this is a Disney Channel movie there are a lot of plot holes and dumb scenes, but that doesn't lessen my love for this film by much. I've already established that this isn't the best DCOM, but it is one of my favorites. 
        Another reason I love this movie is that it has two of my favorite singers in it, and it produced the iconic "One and the Same" duet between Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. 
        I recommend this movie. What are your thoughts on "Princess Protection Program"? This is one of my favorite DCOMs, what's yours?

"Princess Protection Program" Picture: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1196339/mediaviewer/rm2001732864

"Princess Protection Program" Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5fCnN3diXw

Where to Watch "Princess Protection Program": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl3EpLY_A5M

"One and the Same" (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGb0GEy_0eM


        
        
        


         

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