Devil Wears Prada -The Movie

Rating: 8/10 (20 October 2006)

Although this is most definitely a "chick-flick" and very predictable, it doesn't ruin your enjoyment of the film. The laughs come from watching Andrea struggle in a world where the only things that matter are how thin you are and how expensive your clothes are (oh, yeah, nearly forgot - and how high your heels are, too!). There are moments of suspense and a sense of, "Oh no!" a few times in the film, but you are always pretty much aware of how it will all turn out. Sometimes, though, predictability can add to your enjoyment and this caters to that rather well. Anne Hathaway is perfect for the role of the naive but underneath-it-all hard working and smart Andy. The fantastic Meryl plays the Dragon Lady to utter perfection, never once raising her voice , yet is believably scary without having to do so. She makes the Iron Lady look like the Tooth Fairy. I took my thirteen year old daughter to see this and we sat riveted from start to finish, loving the gorgeous scenery shots (wow, Paris!) and the fabulous clothes. And yes, the absence of vile language and gratuitous sex was refreshing. A film you can enjoy with your offspring without once having to stick your fingers in their ears or cover their eyes during a raunchy bit. It's bright and glossy, fast paced and I never felt bored for a second. Go on girls; it's really good.Worth the money and the overpriced popcorn.