Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess
Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess

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Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess

2009
Movie
79 min
Portuguese

Based on the book O Fantástico Mistério de Feiurinha, the story combines real world and fantasy, dream and determination, with a surprising end, even for a fairy tale. The movie shows the fight of the fairy tale characters, now adults, who come together to recover the fable of the Little Ugly Princess, a beautiful Princess with a strange name, which only makes sense for those who know her story. The problem is that children and adults have forgotten the story of the Little Ugly Princess, which is as wonderful as other major fables for children. Cinderella brings together other fairy tale characters to meet the writer who keeps, lost in a small notebook, the Little Ugly Princess story.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Tizuka YamasakiGenres: Family, Fantasy, Musical

Plot Summary

In a magical world where fairy tales are real, the beautiful Princess Feiurinha is imprisoned in a tower, awaiting rescue. However, when Xuxa and her friends, including characters from other fairy tales, discover that Feiurinha is actually quite unpleasant, they must find a way to make her a better person before she can be freed, all while facing off against an evil sorceress.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, primarily criticized for its weak plot and predictable storyline. While Xuxa's performance and the visual effects were noted by some, it generally failed to impress critics or audiences, especially compared to Xuxa's earlier, more successful children's films.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a disjointed and uninspired narrative.

  • Xuxa's star power alone cannot salvage a weak script.

  • Visually appealing for very young children, but lacking substance for broader appeal.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with many finding the story confusing and not as engaging as expected from a Xuxa production. Some parents noted their children enjoyed the songs and colorful visuals, but the overall sentiment suggests it did not live up to expectations.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a character from Brazilian folklore and features a cast that includes Xuxa's real-life daughter, Sasha Meneghel, in a supporting role.

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