Customer Reviews
This is my daughters' favorite movie! 
2008-07-31
This movie is a favorite at our home. The music in it is wonderful, as is the dancing. It has been professionally choreographed. My daughters (ages 4 and 2) imitate every dance move and know the words to the songs. In one scene, their daddy plays the role of the hero and dances with them. It has actually been a bonding experience for them. It, like other Barbie movies, has a very good message about doing what is right, learning from your mistakes, and the importance of being yourself.
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
A good present 2008-07-13
I bought this for my 5 year old niece and she loved it. She loves anything about barbies, so I knew I couldn't go wrong buying it...
Good Movie 
2008-06-22
Hi there,
I've reviewed several barbie items on here from time to time and this is the most recent. I am a barbie collector and dealer and I got this so I could find out more about this line of dolls. First off.. its a good story and a good movie. The morals, Maturity, Creativity, Believeing in one's self, and loyalty to family, are all good for kids to know and are not done in such a way as to make grown ups like my self want to Heave.
I find the animation really well done, however I do have to say that the animation in the Fairytoipa line is better done, and the stories are a bit better than this to.
Still its a good way to enertain your young girls and keep them outta the summer sun or winter cold for a hour or so, and something that they will like.
The dolls are a nice addition if a Tad over done, 12 is a lot of dolls people. But the main character is a beauty and one that is worth adding to the collection, tho again its not as nice as the fairytopia dolls which I am rather partial to.
As for the mothers out there who worry that barbie will give thier little one self esteem issues, or body image problems, this one is realativly safe, the barbies in this are not over done and while still a bit skinner than normal look healthy not Super model unrealistic.
So if you little one is fond of dancing, she will like his movie and the dolls that go with.
cheers.
Best of the series 2008-05-22
This is the best of the Barbie DVDs. Charming and clean with wholesome heroines. Great for young ballerinas. Delightful.
Just what my daughter wanted 2008-05-02
I bought this for my daughters birthday. I had looked every where for it and was happy that I found it here and at a great price too. She has watched it every day for the past week, so it's safe to say she loves it.
Quick shipping and pleasent experence!
My girls like it 
2008-02-24
Princess Genevieve and her twelve sisters escape their strict cousin by dancing the night away in a magic world, returning only to save their father, the king.
Genre: Children's Video
Rating: NR
Release Date: 19-SEP-2006
Media Type: DVD
The best Barbie movie out there! 2008-02-12
This movie has a wonderful story line. It is not musical like Princess and the Pauper or Island Princess, but it remains my daughters favorites. If you are wondering about Barbie movies and want to try one, I would start with this one. I like how Barbie is portrayed as the hero in all of the films. She uses her brain, good manners, and compassion to overcome challenges and is dressed modestly. I highly recommend all of them.
Bright and fun 2008-01-07
Never having seen a Barbie video, I was very skeptical at first but then was pleasantly suprised at the quality of the animation and the plot. The music which sounds familiar, I think is from Celine Dion and fits beautifully with the story. If you have LCD, the animation is crisp, clear and brightly colored. The scenery dazzles. With all the dancing scenes and a great plot...it makes for great entertainment for any barbie fan. Be warned if your little ones don't have Barbie dolls yet, you may find yourself shopping for one after this movie.
Another great Barbie movie! 2008-01-01
Hello, I'm StoryMaker. I'm not a real fan of Barbie, but her movies and software are awesome. My sister Russian Blue Witch (RBW) got Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses on DVD for Christmas. We watched it on New Year's Eve. It's another great Barbie movie! Like most other Barbie movies, it is based on a story or fairy tale, but very loosely. (Just look at Barbie as Rapunzel. The prince doesn't even climb her hair except in a dream!) Either way, they are very high-quality in graphics, plot, lessons - you name it!
In this movie, Barbie acts out Genivieve, just one among 12 princesses. They have a very fun time, but they are often noted to be very un-ladylike and noisy. Their father, the widowed king, loves them dearly, but is concerned about their un-princess-like reputations. Finally, the king gets his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to train them to have behavior that they'll need when they become queens. However, Rowena is very strict with the princesses. She is so harsh that they become nothing but miserable and learn nothing of value. But, on Lacey's birthday (the youngest princess, acted out by Kelly), they discover a secret their mother left them before she died and enter a magical world where they can dance and dance. But when the princesses discover that Rowena is trying to take over the kingdom and kill the king, they must take action. With the help of Eric the cobbler (played by Ken), they save the kingdom - and their father. They learn that with the power of family love, they can conquer tough obstacles, and that everyone makes a difference.
This is a really great movie. As I said, great plot, great graphics, great lessons, and also great songs. It's a tiny, teensy weensy, little bit on the girly side, but honestly, it's Barbie. In fact, for Barbie, it's not even THAT girly. One little problem: they've got a few animals in this movie, but unlike the animals in Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper, they don't really have their own world, purpose or really any merit. Mostly, they're just there to exist, practically. The only big thing with the animals is the evil monkey showing Rowena the entrance to the secret world. Other than that, they're practically decorations. It's far from a big problem, though, and it doesn't really harm the movie - there's just room for improvement.
This DVD also doesn't have many special features. All it has is a Shine music video & a memory game. The Shine music video is pretty good, and the memory game is OK - it just gets annoying & boring pretty easily. It also has english captions and french & spanish language options, but those are standard in DVDs. Oh, and, I almost forgot: it has trailers (a.k.a. commercials), but only, like, 2. If you can get it for cheaper on a VHS, go for it. You won't be missing much.
Pros (good points):
This has a high quality plot. It teaches good lessons, and is a very good family movie. The graphics are fantastic & realistic. The music is also very good. It is full of family love as well. It is creative and, without a doubt, worth the money all the way.
Cons (bad points):
This DVD is not perfect. As I said, the animals lack merit and have little purpose - they are, really, just there so they can be there. And, of course, it doesn't have many bonus features. It also makes Genivieve look like a star, and the characters are aware of it - despite there being not much purpose for her to be in the characters' world. Oh, and, this is totally lame, but I like looking at the little slips with advertisements for merchandice on them. But, for this one, it's mostly just toys, with only a few coloring/activity/story books. OK, Barbie IS a toy, but...
This is a good movie, and even though I didn't buy it (my sister got it as a gift, as I said), it's worth the money. A great family movie! Try out these other Barbie movies:
Barbie in the Nutcracker (Her first!)
Barbie as Rapunzel (Interesting & nice)
Barbie in Swan Lake (The villan's kinda overpowering, but still good)
Barbie as the Princess & the Pauper (The animals have more merit here)
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (A nice movie)
And these Barbie CD-ROMs:
Barbie Pet Rescue (Gets boring eventually, but still fun. SUPER animal graphics!)
Barbie Horse Adventures Mystery Ride (Has good fun mini-games & it's fun to move around)
Barbie Explorer (Sometimes annoying, but quite fun nonetheless)
Barbie as the Princess & the Pauper (Pretty fun, but sometimes a few bugs)
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (Not perfect, but quite fun)
Overall, this is worth the money. It's a great family movie. Even Dad seemed to liked it! (Even though he got really technical about everything.) Signed, StoryMaker. "Gotta trust the kid's review!"
my christmas present 2007-12-28
it was a present for chirstmas my little niece saw it one day said she would love to have it i told her to ask santa which she did. come chrustmas day she opened it up what a suprise i think she watched it everyday since
