Meeeeee--yow. Delicious!

Rating: 9/10 (4 July 2006)

Whilst this is not a Shakespearean drama with infinite gravitas, it sure is a hell of a lot of fun. Meryl Streep plays Miranda believably without going over the top (tho Miranda is over the top!). Her performance, in a word, is impressive.
Andy Sachs plays the role of the wide-eyed Midwestern girl but the character is anything but stupid, naive and incompetent. She shows herself to be a little tiger, surmounting the obstacles heaved at her by the often unreasonable Miranda. She plays the role in a way that is engaging and sympathetic. Anyone who has had a career in a highly competitive business immediately understands the predicaments faced by Andy.
The characters in Andy's milieu all serve important roles; they come across as sincere and believable. If you appreciate the fare of Larry McMurtry that often features strong, resourceful women, you will also appreciate this flick. Go see it.