An evergreen delight as wannabe serious reporter Anne Hathaway lands herself the job of second assistant to the much feared Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of one of the world’s leading fashion magazines.
Thinly veiled expose of Anna Wintour of Vogue, it’s the classic story of the boss from hell – but gorgeously wrapped in haute couture and Paris Fashion Week. Meryl Streep is a vicious delight with poor Emily Blunt (her breakout role) as first assistant tottering behind in her wake.
It’s all somewhat predictable as daggers are drawn in the cut throat business – but it’s enormously entertaining predictability with Streep and Blunt (who gets the laughs) standouts.
Nominated for 2 Oscars in 2007 – best actress (Meryl Streep) & costume design.
Rating: 78%
Director: David Frankel (Miami Rhapsody, TV’s Entourage)
Writer: Aline Brosh McKenna (Laws of Attraction, Three to Tango) based on the book by Lauren Weisberger
Main cast: Meryl Streep (Sophie’s Choice, The Post), Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables, Ocean’s 8), Emily Blunt (Irresistible, My Summer of Love)
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