Nice little Chick Flick (this from a guy)

Rating: 8/10 (27 September 2006)

Okay my girlfriend read this book and all she could talk about was the upcoming movie. Now being a guy I'd rather not pay movie fair to see a lifetime TV like movie, but also thinking like a guy I figured if I shelled out the money and took her of my own volition I might receive a few perks. And hey Anne Hathaway is good for the eyes.
All that being said I knew very little about this movie upfront, except Prada is a handbag or something. I was very surprised and delighted to see Meryll Streep in the movie, from that moment on I thought I may give it a chance. Meryll being the iconic actress she is brought a lot to the movie. She is heads and shoulders above most actresses. So there I sat ready to give this movie a chance, get a few perks and maybe along the way see a good film. And I was not disappointed, Meryll brought her usually game to this movie playing a very business minded woman who only twice in this movie showed she might have a human side. Anne brought what she brings all of her films, thus far, the doe eyed, innocent girl. Even though in one portion of the film you get the idea that this may not last forever. Her acting was good, but like I said it was standard Anne Hathaway. Now the rest of this case was very impressive. Emily Blunt's character was a typical High Brow fashion queen and she pulled this off flawlessly. She is a wonderful actresses, kudos to our cousin's across the pond for discovering this talented young lady. I must not be the only one to think so as she is a very busy girl as she will be seen in 6 upcoming works. And a big round for Stanley Tucci as well whom I best remember for his recurring role in Miami Vice (TV) and as the uptight customs boss in the terminal. For him to reach in this and give an award winning performance in my book is great. I love this guy and think he is a special actor, not a leading man, but the perfect fit to almost ant cast.
So basically I can say this was a good effort as movie and I won on every front with it. Guys see this movie with your girl she will appreciate it and you'll get to see a decent film. Think of it like this to women this book maybe like "Where the Red Fern Grows" to us, or the film is to women as "My Dog Skip" is to men. Good on all accounts and worth seeing.