Fashion and the City

Rating: 7/10 (30 April 2007)

Surrounded by a certain hype months before its release, The Devil Wears Prada is actually better than one might think. It has a lot of charm, some fun and is a clever portrait of work relations. Meryl Streep, as expected, delivers a sublime performance: her Miranda Priestly never falls into stereotypes like the crazy, loud, profane boss. Miranda's poison is subtle and elegant. Her screen presence is so magnetic that is hard to point out Anne Hathaway's and Emily Blunt's merits - even though these two young actress might hold their characterizations with some dignity. There are some good twists and interesting supporting roles - with the exception of Adrian Geirner as Anne's inexpressive romantic interest. The Devil Wears Prada becomes close to banality at the very final scene, when everyone smiles and live happy forever and ever: it's a somewhat pathetic finale for a film so sharp and witty in its depiction of the fashion world.