The Devil Wears Prada

Fashionable, Chic, and a Surprising Hit for All.

written by

abe

It's pretty clear how this movie became a favorite of the public twenty years ago. It's witty, snappy, and features some amazing performances from the main cast. The film is easy to follow for someone who may not be fully interested in the fashion industry, while also doubling as an outstanding love letter to anyone involved in fashion. It was pretty great, though I did find the second act quite boring. At times, it felt redundant to keep repeating specific milestones or character moments that felt accomplished by a section of the film that had just happened prior. It's still entertaining, but will not be something I looked forward to if I ever do a rewatch. There weren't any shots that jumped out to me, which was disappointing. The editing really did carry the feature, especially with the sequence where we see Andy step up her game. It's still a great time, one that I can see many enjoying years to come. It's clear that despite how the film is dated for its "modern day" setting, its heart and its usage of specific narrative structure centered on struggling through to the top is still enjoyable to much of the audience. It's aided by just how intoxicatingly wonderful Miranda is to watch on the screen, as anything and everything she does to make Andy struggle is just so engaging. If anything, not even for the fashion, watching for the dynamic between Andy and Miranda is the reason to watch this. Just impeccable character moments between the two that somehow build to an amazing ending.