Good, but not great

Rating: 4/10 (1 July 2006)

Yes, the acting was wonderful. Hathaway and Streep were great, and the chemistry between Andy and Emily really made you believe it. However, the end of the movie leaves you with an "eh" feeling. You don't walk out feeling happy, scared, sentimental, or anything. To be honest, the plot seemed much like Princess Diaries for awhile, and then had an ethical twist at the end. And if you haven't read the book, you sit there wondering if Nate is going to be mailing Andy grilled cheese sandwiches from Boston, as they both have jobs in different states. The biggest disappointment is the comprimising of values in that Andy does not stick to who she is, and continues to dress in overpriced clothing--and loses a dress size when she is already very healthy looking. This movie makes anyone who is a size bigger than 6 feel fat and not worthy of nice clothing. Overall, the acting was great, the morals were horrible, and the plot leaves you unfulfilled. I wish that this amazing cast would have chosen a better script.