Princess Protection Program, 2009

[fembuck]

Title:  Princess Protection Program, 2009 (TV)
Starring:  Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Tom Verica, Nicholas Braun, Molly Hagan, Jaime Chung
Company: Disney Channel
Director:  Allison Liddi
Writer:  Annie DeYoung
Certification:  PG
Release Date:  June 26, 2009
Format:  .avi
Summary: When Princess Rosalinda (Demi Lovato)is threatened by an evil dictator bent on taking control of her country, she is whisked away and placed into the Princess Protection Program, a secret agency that watches over imperiled princesses around the world. Mason, an agent with the program, hides Princess Rosalinda in his own home where, with the help of his daughter Carter (Selena Gomez), she adopts the cover of an ordinary teen named Rosie. An insecure tomboy, Carter works at a local bait shop after school and dreams of going to the school dance with her crush, Donny, the school hunk. Rosie quickly becomes popular at school which Carter must learn to accept but the two also form a close bond as Carter helps Rosie transform into a normal teenager and Rosie shows Carter how to find the princess within herself.

Princess Protection Program

I'm kind of in love with this movie.  This movie is like the surprised kitten video on youtube, it just makes me happy inside.  I mean it's completely ridiculous, but it's so much fun. 

Nobody's gonna be winning any Oscars any time soon, but Demi Lovato and Selena were both perfectly charming in their as Rosie and Carter, respectively.  I'd seen Demi/Selena rpfs pop up every once and while, and now I understand why!  The two have really good chemistry together in this, and are highly enjoyable to watch on screen together.


Adorable, n'est-ce pas ?

Which naturally leads me to the gay.  And gay there was!  I mean, fuuuuuuuuu, this movie had the ending the ending that I wished Bitch Slap had.  

Carter rocked the Lil' Butchy McFabulous vibe.  Girl had swagger, and has the voice of 20s lounge singer.   [chagrined]Sex-ay[/chagrined].  Seriously, I would have crushed on Carter so hard in High School ... and do now as well.  Snark, swagga, whiskey honey voice, willingness to touch lizards and bugs and other gross things I wouldn't want to touch, plaid cut off vest, sexy pony tail, masked heroic adventures ... *swoon*.  What's not to love?  And just in case you were wondering, she also has an infectious laugh. 

What ... um ... oh yes, where was I ... ah of course, the gay!


The Oddly Perfect Couple

I loved how completely smitten Rosie was with Carter from like the first moment they met.  If I took a drink every time Rosie gazed softly and lovingly at Carter I would have had to have been taken to the hospital with alcohol poisoning.   They were just utterly and completely adorable together.  For example: 

- Carter dumping ice-cream on that dilholes head to avenge Rosie
- Bonding on the swing over Rosie's ability to burp and their understanding that they're not so different after all
- Rosie's super fun, super helpful, super gay girl bonding lessons about what it means to be a princess
- And of course the "I hate you, no not like that, 'I hate you as in you're my best friend'" scene of incredible gayosity and cuteness 

are just a few of the wonderful scenes between these two. 

Rosie's earnestness and strength of character combined with Carter's abashed affection and dashing acts of bravery made them OTP level awesome for me. 

Also, it warms my heart that in the end it wasn't a matter of neither of the girls getting boy, but of neither of the girls wanting the boy.  

Granted we were a little bit tipsy when we watched this - and still may or may not be - but this was a very pleasant film.  I might find the earnestness with which I wrote this review to be highly embarrassing come morning, but I found this movie highly enjoyable and I think you just might too *nods slowly, sagely and encouragingly*

Also, I saw the Invention of Lying earlier on today and really enjoyed it.  But seeing JGar and her crazy toned arms made me really miss Alias.  *sigh*  I've got to get my hands on some Alias episodes and revel in the nostalgia.

Comments

[lost-dreamer23.livejournal.com]

D:
I would watch this if it wasn't Selena and Demi. Sorry, babe, but they just...*cringe*

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

I would watch this if it wasn't Selena and Demi.

I was completely indifferent to both of them before seeing this, but I enjoyed them in it and the movie itself. Don't worry, I'm not gonna try and twist your arm though ;) But you're missing out on some super-cute lesbigay action ;)

[tvwizard.livejournal.com]

It's hard to deny the adorableness and gayness that is Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato.

For instance:

(http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/Jennapicz/Animations/?action=view&current=2zegr3k.gif)

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

It's hard to deny the adorableness and gayness that is Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato.


It really, really is. And I don't really know why I would even want to deny something so amazing, lol!

Also, that .gif is totally adorable. Selena's little shoulder raise and squeeze is preciousness in motion.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

They are just a gaytastic explosion of adorableness together.

They really, really are, and I love them for it!

Thanks for positing the video. That was hilarious, cute and slashtastic. Also, it cannot be denied that I find Selena's speaking voice really, really ridiculously hot.

To Selena Gomez,

Please age faster.

From,
Janine

LOL@Demi's DJing skillz.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

Guh. Her voice!

I know. It's like a physical caress. I was not expecting that voice to come out of her body, lol.

On a completely different note I love how you post about so many different things on your journal! Yay for LofS, Bitchslap and general hotness ect ect ect

Yes! I'm glad that my randomness appeals you :D

Also, you icon is one of the greatest things I've ever seen. The Denna one especially makes me LOL! Plus it's true, so true. Kahlan is flawless. *right-click-save* Who should I credit?

[bluejaybirdie.livejournal.com]

To Selena Gomez, Please age faster.

Hah! I can lust after her without guilt because we're the same age ;)

*anticipates yells of "you damn kids get off my lawn!"*

[hollywood-r-bin.livejournal.com]

*squee* Definitely gaytastically adorable!!

[missmerrimack.livejournal.com]

The fact that I'm seeing something about Princess Protection Program here kinda makes me giggle a little. Ah Disney Channel movies always bringing the fun. I've seen the trailer for this before but never got the chance to see it. I actually really enjoy Selena Gomez on Wizards of Waverly Place. The fact that I'm 20 and still occasionally watches the Disney Channel doesn't help my situation I guess. Perhaps I will take a gander at it the next time it's on.

P.S. - I finally watched Bitch Slap from the link you sent me. I really think you are now my favorite person. Like if you wanted a sandwich I would totally make you one. For real.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

The fact that I'm seeing something about Princess Protection Program here kinda makes me giggle a little.

I never thought the day would come either, but here we are and I am pleased, lol.

I've seen the trailer for this before but never got the chance to see it.

You should totally check it out. I haven't watched a Disney Channel movie in I don't know how many years, but I found it really enjoyable, and it really is so easy to slash the characters, in fact it's almost canon.

I actually really enjoy Selena Gomez on Wizards of Waverly Place. The fact that I'm 20 and still occasionally watches the Disney Channel doesn't help my situation I guess.

Do not plant ideas in my head about watching old episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place. I already feel dirty, I do not want to watch Selena in anything when she was younger, lol.

I finally watched Bitch Slap from the link you sent me.

I'm glad you liked it! I'm happy to help. And I may call in that sandwich favor one day, lol!

[missmerrimack.livejournal.com]

Oh you should watch the NEW episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place. It'll just suck you in lol.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

Goddamn you devil woman! ;)

I just downloaded the movie and I'm about to start watching it any moment now!

[missmerrimack.livejournal.com]

Oh you know you like it! Let me know how that goes lol. I suddenly have a strange urge to watch a newer episode now. Hmmm... to YouTube I go!

[craving-vintage.livejournal.com]

Do not plant ideas in my head about watching old episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place. I already feel dirty, I do not want to watch Selena in anything when she was younger, lol.

Sometimes, when I'm flipping through the channels I'll come across iCarly. And I'll sit and actually watch a few minutes of it. gulp lol

[crys-22.livejournal.com]

LOL I watched this when it first aired with my niece. Not gonna lie I thought it was cute. It was so gay even my niece thought the two girls were going to end up together.

I never thought I'd see a post about this movie here, but since there is one, I now get to use my PP.gif (that I can't believe I saved in the first place, but whatever it cracks me up).

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

OMG! Demi looks CRAZZZZZZZZZZZZZY in that picture. Like she's possessed by some demon and is going to eat Selena's face off any second! lol. I cannot stop staring at that and laughing.

I loved that scene though, and I swooned a little bit when Carter fell against Rosie laughing, and they kind of snuggled.

Not gonna lie I thought it was cute. It was so gay even my niece thought the two girls were going to end up together.

I know, right! So gay. I mean it was practically canon.

[meremortal2k5.livejournal.com]

I love this movie - but i have to admit that i use my nieces to be able to watch it over and the only reason i keep a copy on my pc is for research on the fic i was writing - yeah, i'll stick with that excuse

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

lol! I wish I had a niece to blame my watching of it on. I'll just blame it on Southern Comfort and Coke!

i keep a copy on my pc is for research

Ah, 'research' you can be used a way to explain away so much :D

[meremortal2k5.livejournal.com]

I so do not drink enough to blame it on the booze and when i do, i tend to drink with my sister, cousin's and a couple of friends. We always end up talking about sex and i seriously don't have the courage to put PPP on while drinking with them and having them giving me funny looks for watching a disney movie lol FLicking through the music channels is so much safer.

[arkeis07.livejournal.com]

Uhm, the fact that this post about this movie exists on your journal has.... kinda made my life, jsyk.

Demi/Selena rpf is like, my ~fandom. And it makes me giddy to know that one of my most favoritiest people on livejournal has seen them and acknowledges the gay that is Princess Protection Program. I just - *sigh* - I can die happy.

Now, I don't know if you've felt the slight ~tingling sensation that is the desire to read fanfiction about Rosie/Carter, but if so, I must first of all recommend In Love and Politics by hollywood_r_bin. It' s amazing in the way that it has taken the two characters, the entire universe, actually, and fleshed it out, made it real. Also, I'm a big fan of political science, so this fic pleases me to no end.

Secondly, letscall_l is our resident guru on fanfiction, so if you read only two stories in this fandom ever, they should be Pride Before for fluff and Proving Otherwise for a bit of sexy smut.

And lastly.... if you feel so inclined, I'll provide a link to my PPP work-in-progress, Venomous.

In closing, you're awesome, and please, have a wonderful day.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

Uhm, the fact that this post about this movie exists on your journal has.... kinda made my life, jsyk.

I never thought the day would come, but I am glad that it did. I'm mad with myself that I waited so long to watch this now. But at least I have now been enlightened.

Now, I don't know if you've felt the slight ~tingling sensation that is the desire to read fanfiction about Rosie/Carter, but if so, I must first of all recommend

I have felt that sensation! Thanks for the recs :D

[hollywood-r-bin.livejournal.com]

Hey, a friend of mine tipped me off to this. Thank you so much for the rec :)

[amluv.livejournal.com]

i guess i have to admit that i watched it and had the same reaction and it made me feel like a pederast...and yet, i still read PPP fanfic. :(

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

i guess i have to admit that i watched it and had the same reaction

I feel so close to you right now. And I feel better about my love of this. If you like it too, then all is right with the world.

t made me feel like a pederast...and yet, i still read PPP fanfic. :(

Oh god, I know. My love of this fandom makes me feel like Chris Hansen is going to pop out from behind the couch and then tell me to take a seat on it. I imdb'd Gomez's age hoping to make myself feel better because usually the actor/actress I'm looking up ends up being 20-21+, plus looking up Gomez's just made me feel like a a pedobear (http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:7KczwTPIxYkoJM:http://www.funnypix.ca/d/5214-1/Pedobear.jpg).

I can't help loving the movie though. It's pure guilty pleasure.

[amluv.livejournal.com]

it was on a couple of weeks ago and they gave it the "pop-up" video treatment. i was greatly enjoying learning the little tid bits and then my brother came over to hang out and i had to pretend i wasn't watching it even though i was secretly pissed off because i had to cut it off...i know sad right?? ps, that is one creepy ass bear...

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

it was on a couple of weeks ago and they gave it the "pop-up" video treatment.

Oh god! Now that's you've told me a version like this exists, I really, really want to see it.

and i had to pretend i wasn't watching it even though i was secretly pissed off because i had to cut it off...i know sad right??

I feel your pain, bb. An injustice was done to you. *snuggles amluv*

ps, that is one creepy ass bear...

Of course it is, it's a Pedobear.

Check out the pics at the bottom of the pedobear|know your meme (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/pedobear) if you wanna see some really creepy but hilarious pics of the bear.

[novak_fan]

If I took a drink every time Rosie gazed softly and lovingly at Carter I would have had to have been taken to the hospital with alcohol poisoning.

LMAO! hahaha God, I have missed you, your posts are always so hilarious and they make me happy because usually it's really good stuff.
No need to be embarrassed btw, I surprisingly enjoyed this movie as well. Not gonna lie, I had my doubts because these days you hear Disney and can't help but think on Hanna Montana and the Jonas sisters Brothers. Just errr, no thanks. But well, like you said, now I know what all this Semy thing is all about. They are seriously so gay for each other on that movie. Or in life in general.
And omg look, the posters are also gay lol Smooth producers, really smooth.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

God, I have missed you, your posts are always so hilarious and they make me happy because usually it's really good stuff.

I'm glad I didn't disappoint after the haitus, lol.

Not gonna lie, I had my doubts because these days you hear Disney and can't help but think on Hanna Montana and the Jonas sisters Brothers. Just errr, no thanks.

Word. That's exactly why I avoided this movie for so long even after hearing that it was pretty gay. Finally though the allure of the possible gayness of it reeled me in, and I'm glad that it did!

And omg look, the posters are also gay lol

I know. I honestly feel like Carter/Rosie was unspoken canon. The ending with them just screamed Super Awesome Amazing Couple With Really Great Hair and Rad Outfits.

[craving-vintage.livejournal.com]

Also, I saw the Invention of Lying earlier on today and really enjoyed it. But seeing JGar and her crazy toned arms made me really miss Alias. *sigh* I've got to get my hands on some Alias episodes and revel in the nostalgia.

I miss Alias everyday of my life. I do have all five seasons on dvd. The 1st disc on s1 became a scratched up mess and I had to throw it out though.

[coffeecommunity.livejournal.com]

Just happened upon this post randomly and I have to say, love that you watched this movie while tipsy. That...would be highly interesting, to say the least! Saw that arkeis07 gave you a few fic recs, and I just wanted to add one more: "Sweet Disposition" by meremortal2k5. It's a completed multi-chapter fic set a couple of years after the movie ends (which, btw, plays off the DVD's alternate ending in which they become PPP agents), and it is just the most amazing thing ever. Sweet, hilarious, and sexy as well.

Oh, and about Demi/Selena RPF: the way their characters interact in the movie (the gay)...just multiply that by 5 and you get how they were IRL. Seriously, baby dykes and the most clingy BFFs ever. If you think your thing for Sel and her voice is bad now, just wait until you see/hear her when she's tired or has been crying. Very reminiscent of the awesome gravely sexy voice Gabrielle Christian from "SoN."

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

love that you watched this movie while tipsy. That...would be highly interesting, to say the least!

It just gave me a tolerance for the cheese, while highlighting the already awesome other parts of it. I was pretty great, lol!

I just wanted to add one more: "Sweet Disposition" by meremortal2k5.

Thanks for the rec!

the way their characters interact in the movie (the gay)...just multiply that by 5 and you get how they were IRL. Seriously, baby dykes and the most clingy BFFs ever.

I'm so sad that I missed them in their prime! Going back and watching old gaytastic interviews will be bittersweet now.

If you think your thing for Sel and her voice is bad now, just wait until you see/hear her when she's tired or has been crying.

It sounds awful, but I really want to hear her cry (in character) now. Too bad Alex Russo is always in such a good mood!

[coffeecommunity.livejournal.com]

It sounds awful, but I really want to hear her cry (in character) now. Too bad Alex Russo is always in such a good mood! Watch the "Wizards of Waverly Place" movie. Or if you can't stomach that, watch the last 30 minutes or so. There's a scene where Alex like, legit cries and you can really see Selena's acting ability shine through, not to mention hear that voice. Oh, and thanks so much for the reply!

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

Watch the "Wizards of Waverly Place" movie. Or if you can't stomach that, watch the last 30 minutes or so.

I actually legit like Wizards of Waverly Place. It's really silly I know, but there are some good lines, and of course Alex Russo is a snarky dream. I do not need an excuse to watch it again, but Selena's raspy, crying voice is definitely motivation to watch it again nao!

[bluejaybirdie.livejournal.com]

I don't know if y'all have Target stores where ever you live, but at my local Target, they were selling boxed sets of the first two seasons of Alias (and some other shows) for $26.98. I thought it was a pretty good deal, and bought the Buffy set :)

Also, the chances of me seeing this movie are minimal as it comes from the *shudder* Disney Channel, but I'm glad to see it's bringing the girlgay!

EDIT: Holy crap, I just realized Selina Gomez looks exactly like this girl in my English class. It's uncanny.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

I don't know if y'all have Target stores where ever you live, but at my local Target, they were selling boxed sets of the first two seasons of Alias (and some other shows) for $26.98.

No Targets in Canada unfortunately. That's a good price though. If I could find them here for around that price I'd probably shell out for at least the first two seasons. Oh well, the internet can probably help me watch them!

Also, the chances of me seeing this movie are minimal as it comes from the *shudder* Disney Channel, but I'm glad to see it's bringing the girlgay!

It's really tolerable for Disney channel, but I won't push it. Being bored is and kind of drunk is the only reason I took the plunge and watched it.

Holy crap, I just realized Selina Gomez looks exactly like this girl in my English class. It's uncanny

Lucky you! lol

[hollywood-r-bin.livejournal.com]

Hey great review hehe. This is definitely an awesomely gaytastic movie! You're definitely right about Carter being Lil' Butchy McFabulous. I totally have a crush on her too.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

This is definitely an awesomely gaytastic movie!

I'm amazed and delighted by how gay it was. They really are practically canon.

You're definitely right about Carter being Lil' Butchy McFabulous. I totally have a crush on her too.

She really is!

I'm watching Wizards of Waverly Place now and I really like Selena Gomez. She has really good comedic timing and line delivery. Alex Russo isn't as Butchy McFabulous or Gay as Carter Mason though.

[hollywood-r-bin.livejournal.com]

I know Alex isn't as Butchy, but i still like her though. You're right, she's good with the delivery and timing... haven't seen that much of WOWP though... just never had the time and i keep forgetting what time it comes on on Disney Chanel.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_dangerzone911/]

Just when I thought you couldn't get any more awesome than you already are, you had to go and talk about Princess Protection Program. Like everyone else has already said, that is one homo-fabulous movie. And I absolutely believe that it would've been the perfect platform for Disney to introduce a lesbian pairing, because like you said, it was pretty much unspoken canon.

I, of course, agree 100% with what you said about Carter/Selena's voice. She and Sophia Bush could read to me from a telephone book and I would be enthralled and would probably die from the sexiness of their voices. Someone posted Demi/Selena's vlog, and at 3:58-4:01, when their singing Britney's song, and Selena's looking into the camera? My god, she looked like pure sex.

Now, I know that I'm probably not the only one (I can pretty much guarantee that I'm not the only one), whose life would be made complete, if you were to write a Carter/Rosie, Demi/Selena, or any other pairing of the character's that they've played, fic.

Oh, and I just finally finished reading The Edge (I know, really behind), but I just want to say, twas amazing, and damn I was sad when I finished it. I didn't want it to be over.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

Like everyone else has already said, that is one homo-fabulous movie.

It really, really, really is completely homo-fabulous. When Rosie was telling Carter how beautiful she was in front of the mirror I pretty much thought they were going to kiss.

And I absolutely believe that it would've been the perfect platform for Disney to introduce a lesbian pairing, because like you said, it was pretty much unspoken canon.

Disney's not that brave. I mean we just got The Princess and the Frog in 2009. It's gonna take them like another 10 years to have an out gay lead character in a film.

and Selena's looking into the camera? My god, she looked like pure sex.

Selena was pure sex throughout that whole video. OMG GOMEZ!! AGE FASTER!!!

if you were to write a Carter/Rosie,

I'm giving this a go write now!

or any other pairing of the character's that they've played, fic.

I'd love to write Alex Russo femslash too, but she and Harper just aren't gay enough together, and the other female characters Gomez has chemistry with are only on for like an episode *sigh*

Oh, and I just finally finished reading The Edge (I know, really behind), but I just want to say, twas amazing, and damn I was sad when I finished it. I didn't want it to be over.

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. That was a project the likes of which I've never taken on before. It was hard for me to end it too. I still can't believe my longest, most detailed story is Twilight based though, lol.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_dangerzone911/]

It really, really, really is completely homo-fabulous. When Rosie was telling Carter how beautiful she was in front of the mirror I pretty much thought they were going to kiss.

There were many times I thought they were going to kiss. Especially when they hug on the roof after Carter's dad goes after General Kane.

The first time I watched the movie though (before I was even in the Demi/Selena fandom as a whole), the thing that got to me the most was when Rosie tells Carter 'you may help me prepare for bed'. I think my eyes might've bugged out and I spit my tea.

Disney's not that brave. I mean we just got The Princess and the Frog in 2009. It's gonna take them like another 10 years to have an out gay lead character in a film.

*sighs* That's true. Ha, I'm trying to keep the faith though, and hope that there will be an openly gay character soon. Even more hopeful that Selena will play said character.

Selena was pure sex throughout that whole video. OMG GOMEZ!! AGE FASTER!!!

I think we're all wanting her to age faster. The only other actress I've ever wanted to age faster was Emma Watson, but even with her, it wasn't to the extent that it is with Selena. It's not fair for someone that age to be so damn hot.

I'd love to write Alex Russo femslash too, but she and Harper just aren't gay enough together, and the other female characters Gomez has chemistry with are only on for like an episode *sigh*

I love Harper, I really do, but I can't ship her and Alex. I don't know why. But I ship the hell out of Alex/Juliet. Have you seen the episodes "Tutor, My Tutor" and "Three Monsters"? Those are some pretty gaytastic episodes of Wizards.

I mostly ship Alex and Mitchie (Demi's character from Camp Rock) or Alex and Sonny (Demi's character on Sonny with a Chance). I don't know if you saw Camp Rock or watch Sonny with a Chance, but if you need to pair Alex with someone, those are some good choices.

Oh, also if you haven't already, you should watch the episode of SwaC "Battle of the Network Stars". Selena's in it and she plays herself, and Selena/Sonny have some pretty gay moments.

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. That was a project the likes of which I've never taken on before. It was hard for me to end it too. I still can't believe my longest, most detailed story is Twilight based though, lol.

It was a truly amazing fic. And, honestly, it's what got me in the fandom anyway. I had no interest in Twilight or anything before I read your fic for them and then I was just hooked, at least with Bella/Alice, anyway. Of course, I'm pretty sure you could rope me into any fandom with your fics. I've never seen an episode of Blade the Series, but my god did I love your Krista/Chase fics. Ha, and your fics in general give me the warm fuzzies as your fic "A Thin Line" for Popular popped my fanfic cherry.

[liberty-stewart.livejournal.com]

I got to admit when I saw you post this review, it really surprised me. I also got to admit that I saw this when it first debut on Family Channel.

I have younger relatives that watch Family Channel, and they're guys believe it or not. Anyways they were the ones that introduced me to Selena and Demi. I think Wizards of Waverly Place is an alright show, but I actually enjoy Demi's Sonny with a Chance. [info]_dangerzone911 is right about the episode that guested Selena, it was amusing.

As most people, when I heard of Selena and Demi, I couldn't help but notice how gay those two are together. Like many, thinking of them makes me feel dirty because they're both still young and they're Disney. When they do mature and get their sex drive however, I wonder what are the odds of them becoming gay? If it could happen to former Disney child stars like Jodie Foster and Lindsay Lohan, I wouldn't be surprised if it happened to either of them.