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DIARY OF PAULINA P., THE

I like The Diary of Paulina P. The heroine is very interesting -- I like a girl who loves fantasy but also uses it for adventure. The plot is light, fun and not too brutal, so it's great for families. My favorite scene is at the beginning when the teacher tells the students to name their hobbies; it's very cute seeing that a bunch of kids have different hobbies.

The story follows the daily life of Paulina, a third grade girl, her relationships with her friends, her relationship with her parents, and her adventures over one year.

I like the story line. The plot is not that strong and one can think of the film as a compilation of small everyday stories in the life of an elementary school girl. A lot of the plot has to do with her fantasies. For example the story of Paulina's parents' separation is something many children can relate to, but the way Paulina and her parents resolve it is much softer and less cruel. The camerawork is good; the costumes suit the story. Since Paulina's imagination runs a bit wild, some special costumes are well utilized. Also, the kids' costumes are very suitable. The sets suit the story, including some fantastical sets that Paulina imagines. Most of the sets are very brightly colored, with bright shades of yellow-orange and other colors in the background. They render a feeling of a happy childhood. The background music is quite cute and it changes as the plot changes. I really like Paulina (Katja Matkovic). This actress is so young that I am surprised by her excellent acting skills, which is very fitting for her character and has a lot of spirit. Unlike other child actors, she comes across like a real person. My favorite part is after Paulina and her friend Nikolina have a fight, Paulina gets sick and has dreams about Nikolina for a week. Her dreams start with Nikolina being unlucky, but at the end, Paulina's subconscious still loves her friend. This part of the movie that really touched me, is the innocent and lovely relationship between a little girl and her friend.

The film's message is about friendship and relationship with parents, which are portrayed in a very positive light.

I give The Diary of Paulina P. 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. By Xiangxi K., KIDS FIRST!

I like The Diary of Paulina P. The heroine is very interesting -- I like a girl who loves fantasy but also uses it for adventure. The plot is light, fun and not too brutal, so it's great for families. My favorite scene is at the beginning when the teacher tells the students to name their hobbies; it's very cute seeing that a bunch of kids have different hobbies.

The story follows the daily life of Paulina, a third grade girl, her relationships with her friends, her relationship with her parents, and her adventures over one year.

I like the story line. The plot is not that strong and one can think of the film as a compilation of small everyday stories in the life of an elementary school girl. A lot of the plot has to do with her fantasies. For example the story of Paulina's parents' separation is something many children can relate to, but the way Paulina and her parents resolve it is much softer and less cruel. The camerawork is good; the costumes suit the story. Since Paulina's imagination runs a bit wild, some special costumes are well utilized. Also, the kids' costumes are very suitable. The sets suit the story, including some fantastical sets that Paulina imagines. Most of the sets are very brightly colored, with bright shades of yellow-orange and other colors in the background. They render a feeling of a happy childhood. The background music is quite cute and it changes as the plot changes. I really like Paulina (Katja Matkovic). This actress is so young that I am surprised by her excellent acting skills, which is very fitting for her character and has a lot of spirit. Unlike other child actors, she comes across like a real person. My favorite part is after Paulina and her friend Nikolina have a fight, Paulina gets sick and has dreams about Nikolina for a week. Her dreams start with Nikolina being unlucky, but at the end, Paulina's subconscious still loves her friend. This part of the movie that really touched me, is the innocent and lovely relationship between a little girl and her friend.

The film's message is about friendship and relationship with parents, which are portrayed in a very positive light.

I give The Diary of Paulina P. 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. By Xiangxi K., KIDS FIRST!

This is a story about Paulina P. - a strong, emotional and witty protagonist of this movie and her life in which we follow her adventures in class and at home, as well as all the problems she successfully overcomes during a school year. The movie is based on Paulina's diary, and she talks about her friendship, love and family-related problems from a critical perspective and through comic situations. The plot of the movie itself is set in the real world, with a touch of "magic". From Croatia; dialouge in Croatian, English subtitles