Delightful summer fun

Rating: 8/10 (5 July 2006)

This film is predictable and a bit cliché but I absolutely loved it. It's not going to change your life and it's not going to be nominated for any Oscars but if you're in the mood for a light comedy with several thigh-slapping laughs, this is the film for you. Anne Hathaway displays her range as an actress following her brilliant performance in Brokeback Mountain. The inimitable Meryl Streep is flawlessly believable as an assistant-devouring fashion shark. Stanley Tucci is divine as a modern fairy godmother who helps develop Andy into someone who can swim with those sharks. But Emily Blunt steals the show. Her long-suffering shallow character of Emily rounds out a wonderful cast of characters. All in all, a terrific summer popcorn movie.