A not-to-be missed feel good viewing experience.

Rating: 10/10 (7 July 2006)

Meryl Streep's performance is flawless and her acting so compelling,that she outshines the other cast members, save Tucci who adds his unique delicious note to the goings-on.Streep's brilliance, sans makeup, in projecting the vulnerability that her character masked under a veneer of sophistication was a tour de force, on the threshold of a clever wrap-up of the plot. Kudoes to her makeup artist/hairstylist. Manhattan and Paris were artistically captured on film and both cities rang true and palpable. The tempo was upbeat and absorbing and the musical score added a bright dimension to the action. Prada never flagged and it was edited with a keen eye and discernment of fluid continuity. Were Madame Vreeland still on the scene, she would probably be delighted with this portrayal of the fashion magazine industry in general and somewhat in denial about the relentless Editor in Chief in particular. I enjoyed it thoroughly and look forward to a repeat performance.