Reviewed 07.2006
Wow, I am impressed. This smart little comedy is brilliant. Easily one of the best films of the year!
The Devil Wears Prada is the story of a Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a naive young woman who comes to New York, fresh out of Northwestern with a journalism degree. The lucky girl scores a 'dream' job as the assistant to one of the city's biggest and demanding magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep).
Director David Frankel assembled the perfect cast to bring the characters of author Lauren Weisberger's best-selling novel to the screen. Meryl Streep is divine as the cold and calm Miranda. Without a doubt, she delivers the first Oscar-worthy performance of the year. Throughout the entire film, Streep manages to not only humanize Miranda, but maintain the perfect blend of bitch and boss. Streep is simply captivating to watch.
Anne Hathaway delivers a charming performance, providing Andy the right blend of demure and clueless. He dance with 'death' is beautiful. Scene stealer, Stanley Tucci as Andy's 'fairy godmother' is too funny, yet endearing. His witty sense of humor and fashion is worth the price of admission alone! Emily Blunt brings non-stop laughs as the first assistant. Andy's love interests played by Simon Baker and Adrien Grenier make for the perfect eye candy.
Not to be overlooked and a 'lead' in it's own right, are the clothes, shoes and accessories. If you can tell your Prada from Dolce, Chanel from Jimmy Choo than you'll certainly enjoy the 'scenery'. If you can't, come anyway.
I would hate to see people intimidated by the trailers and mere title of the film. The Devil Wears Prada is a smart comedy that deserves a watch.
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