Cute (don't think about it!)

Rating: 4/10 (22 June 2006)

Mostly because of the brilliant moments of clarity in dialog, this is a cute movie as long as it's not taken too seriously. However, if the viewer takes a moment to wonder why the characters seem to be completely unable to communicate off-screen and thus unable to resolve what would otherwise be very minor issues, it becomes extremely stressful.
Meryl Streep is excellent, as always. She shows a range a strength and vulnerability that is both beautiful and realistic. Anne Hathaway counters with completely social chameleon behavior by a character who is set up as an independent go-getter. Who was really meant to be the devil in Prada?
Also, beware rampant "fashonista" mentality of a size six as fat!