The Theme of Transformation and Bias in this movie stands out! :)

Rating: 8/10 (20 February 2019)

I love movies where the characters undergo a transformation and also have a change of wardrobe! While I didn't know a thing about the storyline of this movie, I watched it anyway because the title in itself sounded unusual.
What I loved about the movie is Meryl Streep's stark portrayal of such a strong character to whom she did complete justice!!
Anna Hathway is someone I find very beautiful to look at and to see her having a makeover made me love this movie even more. A girl who's focused on her work and least bothered about the way she looks who in fact looks down upon the fashion industry, changes her approach to fit in for some time in order to get what she wants. And she does it so gracefully.
The part of the story concerning her friends and boyfriend was outrageous. When she undergoes transformation they blame her for it and expect her to stick to the old ways rather than encourage her to find herself in the way she prefers it. The bias is too strong! A person could look down upon certain things and later actually look up to it with respect after understanding it. That does not mean one doesn't have integrity. Here that happens with Hathway and her attitude towards the fashion industry. She recognises the efforts and dedication that goes into making the industry what it is. The fact that she and Nate (the boyfriend) even consider dating each other after the breakup is insane. The reason they broke up was not a good reason enough.
But all in all I love this movie and I've watched it thrice. Would watch again :)