One ought to see this movie

Rating: Null/10 (30 January 2008)

I have to disagree with the comment that this movie is mainly for the MTV generation.
My parents, both in their sixties, have sophisticated movie tastes and were both delighted, pleasantly surprised, by the story delivered. Not to say they thought it was Room With A View, but they were pleasantly surprised.
My own opinion (I'm 24): This movie would have been a complete throw-away if it wasn't for Meryl Streep. In every way, Streep makes this film what it is--interesting, modern, and sophisticated. Anne Hathaway is of course not hard on the eyes, but it perhaps could have been anyone playing her part. The fact that Hathaway is thin and beautiful does however make it particularly comical when the characters, particularly Miranda (Meryl Streep), call her the "smart, fat" hire.
Watch this movie for Meryl Streep. The way she is physically presented is artistically stunning--completely fashionable, and completely age-appropriate. She's a definite evil goddess here, and her delivery is awe-inspiring.