Fun with fashion

Rating: 9/10 (1 August 2006)

I was prepared to be bored into a slow and tedious death by what I mistakenly perceived to be a real dull "chick flick". But I was happily surprised. This film is a fine example of how a subject that would seem devoid of interest can be just the opposite. And it owes a great part to the characters. Just when you begin to think, "a real person wouldn't act like that". A motivation for such behavior is revealed, and it makes sense. I found the characters to be emotionally engaging, therefore was drawn in caring about what happens. This film might be nominated for several Oscars including Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor. And Best Screenplay Adaptation from Another Source, just for the dialogue alone. The acting, the sound track, cinematography and locations are all really great. If someone is looking for a painless "Date Flick", I'd recommend this one. Any guy would come away unscathed and not feeling like they had spent a week in a darkened movie theater. And he'd score "Great Guy" points as well. spa rack up the points and see it.