The Devil Wears Prada (DVD)

I reckon that the value of this film is NOT dependant on the way it ends, and so I have reviewed the whole film, including the last 5 minutes. Sadly that has annoyed some readers, so I have now inserted this warning to you.! **** If you prefer to read reviews of films that are truncated by witholding of important aspects of the film's purpose and message, and in particular, the way in which the script writer has constructed the closing 5 minutes, ...
...film and DVD. So essentially, the two reviews are more or less identical. The cinema experience adds a little bit over home viewing of a DVD, because there are several really witty moments in the film, that a large audience responds to en masse. Miranda ( see later in review itself ) - is trying to cover up her emotions at the death of her marriage, and is asked thoughtfully, by her assistant, Andie, if there is anything she can do for her - to ...

trevorbrock 01.10.2006 (19.10.2006) · Read full review
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...Assistant. Playing PA to the PA of the magazine editor Miranda Priestly, she finds herself dogs body to just about everybody. Miranda is one of these finger snapping softly spoken witches who expects her every whim to be catered to, huffing and berating her staff at an incredible rate. Accepting that the vain pass remarkable shallows she works with will only accept her if she has a radical make over, Andrea (Andi to her friends) employs the help ...
...the rest of the staff) to give her a Prada-style new look. Shocking everybody (with the exception of the entire audience), Miranda starts to see a different side of Andi, as she seems to become more efficient with each new stunning outfit she dons. Eventually Emily (the original PA) is discarded, with Andi only too happy to take her place and fly off to Paris with Miranda. All the while, Andi has alienated her grungy boyfriend who liked her the way ...

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The Devil wears Prada DVD/film was actually based on the 2003 book of the same name by Lauren Weisberger. It is said that the inspiration behind the book and the rather intimidating magazine editor (played by Meryl Streep) was that of American Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Due to this fact many famous designers and people in the industry shied away from having their products in the movie and there was a rumour that if anyone were to make cameo appearances ...
...say that she actually enjoyed the film and the part played by Meryl Streep. The film stars Anna Hathaway in a familiar role for her. She often plays a rather girly girly part such as in her previous films like the Princess Diaries. She plays a somewhat dowdy (although she still looks beautiful in the beginning of the film in my opinion) assistant (Andy Sachs), who is hired to work for Miranda Priestly's (Meryl Streep) at the fashion magazine. In ...

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°o.O The Plot O.o° Andy is a budding journalist, desperately seeking a job. When she is told she has got "the job a million girls would kill for", she is thrilled but has no idea what Miranda Priestly has in store for her. Miranda is the editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, who is the fashion guru of New York and whatever she says goes. Andy hates this job, she is on duty almost 24/7 and has to give up her social life to complete ridiculous and near ...
...job she wants. At the start of the film Andy is unfashionable and quite the opposite to her co-workers, but with a little help from Nigel she becomes one of them, much to her boyfriend Nate's disappointment. Her senior assistant Emily had been planning for the autumn fashion show in Paris for months, as this was one of the most important shows of the year, but Miranda cruelly tells Andy that she must go with her instead or she will lose her job. ...

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...Watching her Machiavellian act in The Devil Wears Prada is just enough to make you want to hide under the table. I absolutely loved both the book and the movie, but I personally believe that the many acclaims and positive criticism this movie received was mainly due to the stunning performances of Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly. I watched the movie first, and then read the book, and I could see some major differences between the plots. However, ...
...lands a job at Runaway, the biggest fashion magazine which is lead by the notoriously strict Miranda Priestly. Other actors, such as Emily Blunt, who plays Andy's haughty mentor in the movie also largely, contribute to the success and realism of the movie. In fact, the realistic element was what drew me to the movie in the first place (apart from Meryl Streep, that is!). I had an extremely strict Professor at University at that time and I wanted ...

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...Sacs (known as Andy in the film) who is a young woman hoping to break into journalism. She applys for a job at Runway fashion magazine as an assistant to the editor, and is interviewed by the editor-in chief herself, Miranda Priestly (the fabulous Meryl Streep). Andy gets the job on the basis that Miranda 'sees a lot of herself in the girl, and that she is different to all the other girls that were employed but failed'. Andy starts out in the job ...
...bags or clothes. Sick of the jokes and her collegues looking down thier nose at her, Andy transforms with the help of Nigel, a stylist working for the magazine. The new 'chic' Andy quickly changes her attitude, making work her life, and starting to lose life-long friendships. Can she go back to how she was, or has she worn one too many pairs of jimmy choos? CAST: Meryl Streep plays Miranda Priestly Anne Hathaway plays Andy Sachs Stanley Tucci plays ...

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...Warning: As I have reveiwed the book as well, some parts of this ( the synopsis of the story) is duplicated) Second Warning … DO NOT READ THE BOOK BEFORE YOU WATCH THE FILM! Okay I know this seems a bit silly, but it is really important that if you have any intention of watching the film that you do not ruin the experience by reading the book first. I have reviewed the book separately, so suffice it to say that if you read the book first the film ...
...The Devil Wears Prada after reading the book and with such a stellar cast, headed up by Anne Hathaway and Meryll Streep I couldn't wait to kick my partner out of the house (he had football) and curl up on the sofa. The basic premise of the story is this. Young recently graduated student desperately wants to work for a serious upscale magazine/newspaper but first needs experience. The eternal fashion geek she nevertheless gets a job with uber--editor ...

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...thought I would still give The Devil Wears Prada a go, I quickly got into the film and I really enjoyed it, I hadn’t followed any hype from this film so I hadn’t really known what to expect. I did find that the film did show me that the fashion world is amazing and actually quite interesting. Although saying that I’m not going to be attempting to join that world as the backstabbing is not for me. This film portrays the fashion world as a lifestyle ...
...from at the end of the day. The characters in this film live for runway it is their whole life. The part of the film (for some very strange reason) that stands out in my mind is when Andy is looking for a flight for Miranda, the comments on the rain made me chuckle. The basis of the story line: Andrea Sachs sets out to be a journalist, she gets sent along to an interview at Runway magazine, during this interview she finds the editor in Chief, Miranda ...

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...creates a great impression from the start up; the DVD cover which incorporates the movie's logo (seen in pic) is immensely eye-catching and the line-up including Meryl Steep and Anne Hathaway puts the expectations up high. Personally, expectations were met, mainly due to the discussed cast. Meryl Streep who plays a severe fashion magazine editor is more than oscar worthy, Anne Hathaway who ends up as her assistant is a breath of fresh air, Emily ...
...colleague Stanley Tucci. The story itself is also fresh, enjoyable and one that can be watched over and over again. Anne Hathaway who transforms to fit her new fashion assistant role brings style to the max. (The different outfits and accessories are great for anyone who has even the smallest interest in fashion.) The settings also create a great atmosphere, for instance New York and Paris. The pace moves just right and the only thing that I didn't ...

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...was a great insight to the workings of the fashion industry which I have always been very interested in. However, I did feel that "The Devil Wears Prada" points out, very clearly, that any girl with a dress size over a 4 was unacceptable as the main character, Andrea, who is rather skinny anyway, by anyones standards, was forced to slim to a size 4 from a 6! I'm a size 14 myself and this film made me want to cry! However, I found that the film contained ...
...Meryl Streep playing Miranda Priestly, the editor of fashion magazine, Runway. She is a monster, and to me, who always wanted to be a fashion journalist, it really ut me off! That isn't to say however, that the film isnt a good one, I found it particulary enjoyable to watch and no doubt it will definately be a bestseller! The Film: This film is basically all about a young girl trying to make it in the news industry. Andrea, played by Anne Hathaway, ...

kimhumphreys 12.03.2007 (13.03.2007) · Read full review
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...perhaps it is because of the work ethics that I recognise in this film (I too work silly and ridiculous hours) or perhaps it is because the film has one of the best soundtracks that fits perfectly with the theme of the film... I just don't know! Set in the heady world of high fashion it charts the rise of an assistant to a powerful fashion primadonna, who is in essence...evil! She has high expectations of staff and sets unreasonable tasks...fail ...
...told to get hold of the final Harry Potter book and her response to it...it is a brilliant part of the film. The assistant is a normal girl who wants to be recognised for her talents and not for her fashion sense (sound familiar??? It could be a feature length episode of Ugly Betty...except Anne Hathaway is beautiful!) and is determined to be a fantastic writer... will she succeed..well, you will just have to watch. i particularly enjoy films that ...

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I must have seen this film about 20 times! Personally, I love it. It follows the story of Andy, who isn't very fashion-conscious, getting a job in top fashion magazine Runway. She gets a dramatic makeover and soon slips into the life as a runway girl, but along the way has to choose between what is important to her. There are some brilliant characters in this film, who are well acted. There are some great comedic moments, but also some sadder more emotional moments Would recommend to any fan of heart-warming, easy and fun films! But not one for people who are intoaction-packed, fast-paced movies! ...

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...an aspiring Fashion Designer with the possibility of going into Fashion journalism, The Devil Wears Prada was a must-see for me so when I finally got given the DVD I watched it immediately. As it begins you see Andrea (Andy) Sachs (Anne Hathaway, The Princess Diaries, Brokeback Mountain) getting ready for her interview, at this point she doesn't know that she'll end up going to an interview for the popular fashion magazine Runway. And so it begins, ...
...have been many debates upon the size zero issue going around recently. Andy begins working for Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the boss from hell and Editor-In-Chief of Runway. Although some may say Streep's character Miranda is a power hungry beast, I sympathize with her in the fact that she lives for fashion, she lives and breathes it and she is dedicated to the magazine. Andy finds it hard to fit in with fashion and especially her colleague Emily ...

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The Devil wears Prada is a true chick flick or even guys as its not fair that i categorise it in that way. The Devil wears Prada is a film based in NewYork where a naive girl Andy played by Anne Hathaway has just graduated as a journalist decides to apply for a job as a second asisstant to one of the most powerful woman in fashion who is the editor of Newyork fashion magazine-Runway Miranda Priestly (by Meryl Streep). Andy lands the job that millions ...
...Andy receives some advice from the First asisstant Emily on Miranda's preferences on behaviour and so forth. Andy also receives further assistance from the stylist of Runway on how to dress more adequately to the environment. The job puts alot of pressure on Andy where she begins to change her attitude and it starts affecting her personal life which is her family and boyfriend Nate played by Adrian Grenier. The Devil wears Prada is a great film ...

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This is literally the Cinderella story of the year. Anne Hathaway (The Princess Diaries) lands the ultimate PA job working to Meryl Streep. Meryl plays the boss from hell (hence the devil) - demanding, pushy and rude who is so loved by the fashion magazine company she works for that she has nobody to reel her in. Anne is set a multitude of impossible tasks from Streep and is gradually cracking under the strain before a gay colleague (brilliantly ...
...the transformation from nerdy PA to wonderwoman takes place. Along the way we have the usual love interests, broken promises and a fairly predictable ending and, whilst Anne and Meryl provide really believeable performances, for me, the star of the film was Stanley Tucci. He plays the Fairy Godmother to Anne's Cinderella transforming her from dowdy young office clerk to the fashionably beautiful. The storyline remains fairly predictable throughout ...

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