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A brilliantly conceived work of art disguised as a light summer flick
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The genius of this movie is that there are two distinctly different ways to view its storyline and moral.The first is to see it as an example of how easy it is for people to lose their integrity when they land in a bad environment, and how wrong it is for bosses to treat their employees poorly. Which reading of the movie is "correct"? The one you choose probably has a lot to do with your life experiences and the way in which you see the world. Either could be right. Only really great texts can be read in such totally disparate ways and argued forever with no firm conclusion ever reached.
The fact that this characteristic is buried in what seems on the surface to be merely a light (and very funny) mainstream summer comedy makes its presence even more impressive.As a side note, the original novel presented only the first reading (at least unless one looks extremely intently between the lines). The people responsible for adding the second reading (Meryl Streep, the screenwriter, the director, whoever) deserve more than Oscars. A brilliant work all around.
Author: Howler256 from United States
30 March 2008
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Having seen the Devil Wears Prada many times, after each time I am still left in a profound sense of amazement. This film leaves one hanging on the edge of your seat, but because of suspense but because of anticipation of what these well structured characters will do next. Don't worry either if your not into the whole fashion scene, by the end of this film you will be.Meryl Streep, is this film for sure. Without her amazing skills this movie wouldn't even be half of what it is. By the end of this film you are actually left feeling for her character. Which I doubt anyone else could do and she does it all with a single look. For Meryl Streep's performance alone, its a must see.
So after being pleasantly surprised by Lauren's book, which, by the way, supplied the answer to that long standing question: Can a twenty something Cornell grad write really funny prose? we have the film.Oh,and what's the correct answer? The answer is this: a gasping Yesssss!!! accompanied by rolling and rocking laughter.Now the film, well the screenplay first. And what a smooth, deep- throated-humming, high-end-elegant BMW of a screenplay it is, too.Oh well. Enough about the screen play.
The Film knocked off my socks, heel boots, pinky toe ring and lucky heart ankle bracelet while leaving the toenail varnish unscratched. It was that good. Yes.You want details? Please bore someone else with your "questions." Oh yes and the actors. Well, starting at the top. M.S.'s Miranda was beyond hyperbole. I raise a finely sculpted eyebrow-line in tribute to her thespian genius. Oh, and she had actual fun too. Oh yes, we can tell. Can't we though? Am I reaching for the stars here? Not really.
And Miss Blunt. Oh my! Miss Blunt, so talented, delivers the goods in the supporting actress express lane. What WAS her first name? Oh Emily! Emily! Yes, Emily there you are. How many times do I have to scream (or shout) your name? Emily, get the name of that actress, you know the one I mean, and fax it over to Irv at the Kodak theater. And I want it done by three o'clock. Do you understand Emily? That's all.
Both Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway played their roles to perfection! This movie isn't even close to what my usual taste in a flick is. And had I not been bored out of my mind and hungover, I wouldn't have given it a second glance.Quite convincingly, Ms. Streep plays the overly-demanding, insensitive b**** of a boss. Likewise, Ms. Hathaway flawlessly portrays the new kid on the office block, stumbling and trying to find her way into a seemingly impossible job.I recommend it to anyone wanting a movie with entertainment value that doesn't get too deep into their head.
This is the most favorite movie I have ever seen.
Andrea Sachs(Anne Hathaway)was graduated from prestige college and she wants to be a journalist. Fortunately, she lands the editorial staff at Runway that is a million girls long for. She can get a position as a junior personal assistant to the editor in chief Miranda Priestly( Meryl Streep), who is well-known in the fashion world. However, Miranda takes a haughty attitude to her junior partner and many girls resigned their post before. Andrea was indifferent to fashion, but she works hard and become proud of her job.Many women works in the business world today. This movie gives hope to the working woman. If you like watching a beautiful woman wearing beautiful clothes, see this movie. I love this movie and I want to watch this movie over and over again!!
I was really impressed by "The Devil Wears Prada". I was lucky one - I watched it in August in the USA in its original version. The plot is great and of course actresses are brilliant! I think the ideas of model business and fashion are one of the most trendiest topics nowadays, so the director's choice was right and extremely successful! Especially I liked the moment when Anne Hathaway became dangerously beautiful and stylish while working at the "Runway" magazine.
However some guys I know well told me that she was beautiful enough before that. Of course it depends on person's individuality,but in my opinion she became gorgeous after Nigel's help.Meryl Streep is unforgettable too she deserves one more Oscar for actress' play. I'm sure, that she fulfilled the Miranda Priestly role at the screen. She is pretty tough and kind of cruel sometimes, but in some scenes we see, that she has feelings too, and she is not just a stone-lady. I advice you to watch this film is you hadn't seen it yet. It is brilliant!
Author: kfuston88 from United States
20 July 2006
when going to see this movie i was thinking, oh it'll just be another chick flick, but to my great surprise it wasn't. at least every girl should see this movie, but i think some guys would enjoy it too just because its obsessive over clothes, and it'll make them think about their girlfriends. besides all the jokes, it has some good value/moral points to make. in the end its not the average chick flick but actually one i think many people would enjoy. it's not a movie you cry over, but one you can really enjoy, appreciate, and possibly want to see again. out of all the movies released this year, i would say this movie is one of the very few worth spending the money to see.
Author: feis777 from United States
18 July 2006
This Movie is great! I love Ann Hathaway in it and Meryl Streep was fabulous! If you haven't seen it yet you've gotta. Ummm....I can't really say much without spoiling it but....this movie is really a great movie. One of the best I've seen all year. If you think it's just a "Chick Flick" it's not. Because there are guys in the fashion business also. Umm....It really describes the fashion world well. Before this movie I thought of fashion in a totally different way. Again, Like I said, If you haven't seen this movie you have to at least to see what I'm talking about...about the fashion world. Or just to find out if you like the movie or not.
circumstances dictated a 3 week wait to see this movie. by which time i must have read 10 pieces on it in the NYT and not read a dozen others in the same paper, or so it seemed. wow, was the film hyped! as such,i was quite prepared to be let down and boy was i ever not.....this film was had me from HELLO EMILY.......because i am a born and raised new yorker i must now admit a little concern about how perfectly the heroine wrote herself, but hey, I LOVED THIS MOVIE. if my wife was not so gorgeous, i would beg her to get that Meryl haircolordocut...she was gorgeous, and she was perfect in role, perfect. ditto Anne Hathaway, i couldn't stop thinking how beauttiful she was, and the clothes? awesome........Emily blunt was a beautiful as James Blunt and not nearly so overexposed...Stanley Tucci, perfect...i have to admit i do not get this kid from entourage, but hey, this movie was fabulous....
Author: janos-12 from United States
13 July 2006
Enjoyed the book, LOVED the movie. How can you go wrong with such a great cast? But more than that, it was brilliantly filmed and the clothes were to die for. This story is funny, poignant, touching...this is a movie many people can relate to for so many different reasons. Haven't we all had a horrible, bitchy boss? Haven't we all had identity struggles? Haven't we all had relationship turmoil? Of course, which is why we can relate to the characters in this film. I also enjoyed the complete transformation of Andrea from frump to cutting edge to centered...especially because the entire time she was still intelligent and well meaning. Fantastic!
