if you're a New Yorker...

Rating: 5/10 (10 July 2007)

you may think this movie is great or if you are in to high fashion. Otherwise, it is difficult to relate to people who think having the latest Chanel boots or Valentino dress is of the utmost importance. I don't live in New York or go to fashion shows, so I didn't think the story was all that entertaining. Plus, I was expecting more comedy, but this movie is pretty much a straight forward drama. Plus, I don't like how they take the lead actress, Anne Hathaway, and continuously describe her as fat and hideously dressed. I mean, she is an actress, so is quite good-looking, but not skinny as a model. I think that sends a bad message to 12 year old girls who will watch this.
Streep was great as Miranda Priestly, the tough nosed editor and boss who requires her assistants to do the impossible. Any one who could survive her could handle any job. I was disappointed in that Miranda never really seemed to change to be a little kinder in the end. I kept expecting that to happen. And I didn't like how Andie basically let her boyfriend go like that and hooking up with the first guy she meets in her new circle of friends. And Andie even lets all the high fashion get to her and starts acting like it is so important. So, I guess I was expecting the lead character, Andie, to be more sympathetic, but she wasn't.
FINAL VERDICT: It was OK, but it is definitely a drama and doesn't really have comedy thrown in. I recommend it only if you like Anne Hathaway or want to see all the cool clothes people wear in this.