Princess Lillifee

Princess Lillifee (Prinzessen Lillifee in German) is a 2009, German, animated, feature film based on the books of the same title by Monika Finsterbusch. Co-production was by Beta Film, Caligari Film- und Fernsehproduktions, Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft (NDF), Universum Film (UFA), Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), and WunderWerk. It was followed by the 2011 film, Princess Lillifee and The Little Unicorn and the 2012 T.V. series, Princess Lillifee.

Plot
Princess Lillifee is a kind-hearted fairy princess who rules over the kingdom of Pinkovia. Her special power is making things pink. She tries her best to be helpful to her subjects by using magic, but it often does more harm than good. One day, after causing an accident, the Farmer Pixies, the Fisher Elves, and the Mermaids threaten to move away if she can't get some other fairies to make peace with one another before they can help them. But she comes up with a plan for the other fairies to get together by way of performing in a musical, solve the problems they have, and convince them to settle their differences.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Both the art and animation have higher production values than the 2012 TV series of the shared title. While the art is sharp, the animation moves smoothly. While it's mainly traditionally animated, there's also a little use of CG as well, particularly with the pink butterflies, locusts, and fireworks.
 * 2) The writing is well-organized rather than disjointed. The conflict is settled with flawless planning.
 * 3) Many characters are great with certain ones undergoing character development or character growth. In the case of the fairies besides Princess Lillifee, they start out being mean and self-centered toward one another, but deep down, they're not that bad separately and eventually come around as they begin to become nicer towards one another. Princess Lillifee is an example of what a great ruler should be.
 * 4) The character designs are nice to look at and aren't hard on the eyes.
 * 5) All the songs are excellent, such as one the other fairies sing about involving their problems.
 * 6) The voice work in the English dub sounds well-done enough.
 * 7) Although the backgrounds are nice, the panoramic views of certain scenes are breathtaking, such as when some of the fairies are having a race through a forest. The multiplane camera is used to impressively stunning effect.
 * 8) Some laughs are provided and to be had, like the comic relief moments with Pupsi the Pig.
 * 9) The dialogue is without flaws.
 * 10) It showcases a positive message of finding a way of how differences can be overcome and everyone can learn to be in accord with one another, in spite of whatever problems they have.
 * 11) It spawned a video game for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS called Princess Lillifee: Magic Fairy Party.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Although the other fairies start out not being likable enough, they get better as the story progresses. Also, it's unfortunate they haven't appeared in anything else.
 * 2) Some may have gripes with Princess Lillifee being in a stereotypical character, in her case, a girly-girl who has an obsession with the color pink. But on the other hand, at least she's not a Mary Sue.
 * 3) The Magic Fairy Party video game is (or was) available in Europe only.
 * 4) Even though it may be an English dub, the title and credits are still in German. All of those should've been translated into English to eliminate confusion and presumption of it being the original, German dub.

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