Brilliant, Glamorous, and Delightfully Sinful!

Rating: 9/10 (23 August 2006)

Wow, where should I start??? Normally I wouldn't go watch a movie about fashion, but after pretty much every single one of my friends told me to go watch this movie, I went and checked it out...
AND BOY AM I GLAD I DID! The movie, even though trashed by some critics as "shallow and unfulfilling", is sinfully delicious! The key ingredient to the genius and brilliance of this movie is Meryl Streep, one of the best actors in the history of film. She plays the role of the editor-in-chief of the fake fashion magazine, "Runway", so well that she makes the entire movie a joy to watch. Add that to the strong performances of Anne Hathaway and (especially) Emily Blunt, as the first assistant to Streep, this movie is delightful to sit through.
Not knowing much about women's fashion, I must say all the clothes, accessories, and style that the women in the movie wear were pretty nice (obviously I'm not a good judge of women's fashion =P). What makes the film shine is the ATTITUDE that each of the people in the fashion industry brings on screen. You'll laugh at the outrageous (and sometimes decadent) indulgences these people have in their clothes and looks, their arrogance, and their contempt for the "sad people" who do not understand or care for fashion.
All in all, the story wasn't anything deep, so just go and watch the movie for the great performances and the "high-class" laughs that it packs. I sure hope Meryl Streep gets a nomination for Best Actress Oscars come January!!