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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: 20th Century Fox
Salesrank: 2848
Released: December 12, 2006 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A young aspiring journalist, with no knowledge of fashion, lands a job as the assistant to a demanding fashion magazine editor.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 18-SEP-2007
Media Type: DVD
Description of The Devil Wears Prada (Full Screen Edition):
This clever, funny big-screen adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's best-seller takes some of the snarky bite out of the chick lit book, but smoothes out the characters' boxy edges to make a more satisfying movie. There's no doubt The Devil Wears Prada belongs to Meryl Streep, who turns in an Oscar�-worthy (seriously!) strut as the monster editor-in-chief of Runway, an elite fashion magazine full of size-0, impossibly well-dressed plebes. This makes new second-assistant Andrea (Anne Hathaway), who's smart but an unacceptable size 6, stick out like a sore thumb. Streep has a ball sending her new slave on any whimsical errand, whether it's finding the seventh (unpublished) Harry Potter book or knowing what type she means when she wants "skirts." Though Andrea thumbs her nose at the shallow world of fashion (she's only doing the job to open doors to a position at The New Yorker someday), she finds herself dually disgusted yet seduced by the perks of the fast life. The film sends a basic message: Make work your priority, and you'll be rich and powerful... and lonely. Any other actress would have turned Miranda into a scenery-chewing Cruella, but Streep's underplayed, brilliant comic timing make her a fascinating, unapologetic character. Adding frills to the movie's fun are Stanley Tucci as Streep's second-in-command, Emily Blunt (My Summer of Love) as the overworked first assistant, Simon Baker as a sexy writer, and breathtaking couture designs any reader of Vogue would salivate over. -- Ellen A. Kim
Beyond The Devil Wears Prada
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Inintentionally depressing 
2008-07-06 - This is the heart-chilling story of an intelligent young woman with a lot of potential--if a somewhat tenuous grasp on her own identity--who, through the course of the movie, has everything that was interesting or endearing stripped from her by an unfortunate expedition into a superfluous industry.
This, in and of itself, would not be so bad except for the fact that the viewer is supposed to feel good for her by the end. This movie would have made a great tragedy. It could have been a fantastic commentary about how many young college graduates, thrust into the real world without an adequate transition period, become the prey of a business world that eschews substance in favor of form, and are forced to take on scripted roles that crush the individual potential they once had. Instead, this movie celebrates this process, and for that it is saddening.
The script, on top of its depressing advocacy of modern materialism, was banal. From watching to the ten minute mark, just about anyone will be able to predict the denouement. It is utterly uncompelling as a story, and offers no memorable insights. The one mark in its favor is that the acting is good. The two leads do an impressive job with the sub-par material from which they had to work.
Overall, however, the cringe-worthy message and the hackneyed storyline make this a downright bad movie. It was painful to watch, because I liked Hathaway's character at the beginning of the movie, and I was insulted that I was supposed to applaud the descent into shallowness and frivolity and exposed the weakness of her character.
The Devil Wears Prada 
2008-07-02 - Absolutely the best in movies! Loved the actors and the characters they played. Wish we had more of these type of movies. Excellent!
Funny, but maybe too true!
2008-06-25 - The first time I saw this movie in the theater, I felt a little sick, because I have worked for women like Mirada. I went with a friend and she agreed, but since seeing it again on HBO and leaving the Mirandas, I think it is hysterical!!! Emily Blunt is really the star of the show. She is SO funny in this. But they are all good. When you have a bad day at work, just pop in this DVD and you will feel better.
I'm feeling torn on this one.
2008-06-17 - I know, I know, it's a girl movie.
Who cares?
The acting is just amazing Meryl Streep is just EVIL!!!
I've have some bad bosses but she takes the cake.
She's like Darth Vader without the asthma.
Anne Hathaway?
Hmmmm, I liked her better before they gave her the makeover in the movie.
I loved the movie from start to finish.
However, I have to say this.
I worked in retail for many years and this movie really solidified my hatred for fashion.
The snobby, I'm better than you attitude.
Let's face it, the fashion world are freaks who live in their own little bubble where they rule and the rest of the planet NEEDS them.
A few quotes from the movie.
Nigel states, the greatest artists have roamed these halls.
What they do is better than art. Because you live your life in it.
GIVE ME A BREAK!!!
What would people do if the fashion industry didn't exist?
They'd make their own clothes like they did in the old days.
Like NASA, the fashion industry is NOT needed for the human race to survive.
The other quote I'll throw out at you is one from Emily, Anne Hathaway's evil coworker.
And this is a red flag for parents.
She states, "I'm just one stomach flu from my goal weight."
WHAT!!!!!
Can we say, EATING DISORDER!!!
Am I reading too much into this? All they do is constantly ridicule overweight people in the movie.
Constantly berate Hathaway's character until she becomes a freak like them.
Ok, I'm done ranting.
LOL
Try to take Prada for what it is.
A super catty drama that involves the fashion industry.
Parents beware, this movie is NOT appropriate for kids. Son's and daughter's are affected by eating disorders.
No appropriate for kids, but should be required viewing for adults.
Oh, and you might end up laughing a few times too.
It might be at the dialogue or it might be at the utter freakishness of the industry.
The Fashion Industry 
2008-06-05 - An excellent performance by Meryl Streepe (aka Miranda Priestly/Dragon Lady). Miranda is somebody really big in the fashion industry. She is soooo big, that everybody jumps to her every desire, including designers, writers, photographers, etc. Miranda runs a huge fashion business and fashion magazine based out of New York City. Miranda keeps 2 personal assistants and has only one (Emily) right now and Miranda is looking for a second assistant. This is the job that "a million girls would die for," as you will hear said several times. The "devil" wearing Prada does not refer to a Satan figure. It is just that Miranda is such an unapproachable person, so much so that when she comes in to work, everybody else quickly walks the other way and the workers all go into complete panic.
Enters Anne Hathaway, as Andria, a simple girl with a degree in journalism. Andria is immediately snubbed by Emily and Miranda as having no fashion sense and totally wrong for the job, but Miranda decides to hire Andria anyway, against her better judgement. Miranda is truly the boss from hell. Working for her is faster paced than Superman can fly. She is abrupt, demanding, cold, and volitile. You are also on call 24/7 and the pay is not that great. Andria is trying her best but getting frustrated fast when finally she decided to get with the program. Seeking the assistance of male co-worker and fashion coordinator for Miranda, Nigel, Andria sheds her dumpy sweaters and black school-girl tights and starts dressing in the high-fashion style from the company's supply. This begins to please Dragon Lady and Andria/Andy begins to acquire bigger and better job responsibilities. Andy also begins to take on the all-for-business personality more in-keeping with her new line of dress. Her friends and boyfriend don't really like the changes either.
The movie is about the big business of the high fashion industry, even taking you to Paris designer shows. It's about intense career committment that is above a personal life. It's also about change, what's important, wheeling and dealing in the corporate world, disappointments, and caring or not caring about people. The "Devil Wears Prada" could also be a comparison to the concept of giving your personal life over to the corporate world.
I guess you would call this a chick-flick. I don't see where most guys would be interested in it.
