Loved the movie, especially the sublimely satisfying - even if predictable - ending!

Rating: 7/10 (5 July 2006)

My husband was more than a little unenthused with my choice of movies for our first night out in a while. He assumed we were in for a typical chick flick, bubbling with clever banter, artsy characters, complicated romances, etc.,.... and he was right. BUT with its deliciously despicable Miranda Priestly, balanced by an impossibly upbeat heroine in Andrea, and an ending as perfectly satisfying as you could want -- HE enjoyed it as much as I did. Yes, it was a little predictable but who cares? Sometimes you need the outcome you expect. And I disagree with an earlier reviewer who felt this movie characterizes New Yorkers as "so wired they can't even go to the restroom because their desks must be occupied at all times". I mean, if everyone had to sell their souls (and sacrifice their bladders) to keep their jobs, what would be so uniquely challenging or movie plot-worthy about working for Miranda? And that's what we both loved about this movie. It painted a vivid (if cartoonish) picture of an unrepentant, outrageously demanding, ruthlessly calculating boss and the gradual character descent of her smart, capable, well-intentioned assistant. Although Andrea entered the fray with a bemused, above-it-all perspective, she was gradually sucked into the endless and fruitless pursuit of trying to please, at all costs, the unpleasable Miranda. So what if Miranda's character is a little over the top? I've worked for one of those crazies myself -- and some who haven't had the privilege might be shocked to know how outrageously unreasonable they CAN be. If you've ever likewise had this hair-pulling, head-pounding, character-building experience you'll find this a vicariously satisfying romp on a whole different level. Ah, but Miranda's not the only one who gets her just desserts in the end (sort of). Anyone who's ever been thrown under the bus by a groveling, self-promoting, hiney-kissing co-worker whose every breath edifies and encourages the outrageous antics of an ego-maniacal bully/boss... well, just go see this picture. I bet you'll feel a lot better when you leave! We sure did!