I am not a big fan of movie
adaptions of a famous book. One of the few movies that I like even after having
read the book is Devil wears Prada.
Maybe it has to do with
my love for Meryl Streep or it has to do with a wonderful acting of Anne Hathaway.
But to me Devil wears Prada as a movie is a better version of the book.
The Devil wears Prada is
a story of a naive young woman comes to New York and scores a job as the
assistant to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and
cynical Miranda Priestly.
Of course you can’t see
the pencil skirts and high heels of the movie in the book, neither can you
shabby hairstyle and out of shape bag of Andy. However, the movie depicts
exactly what your mind forms when you read of the ramp, the lunch and the
meetings.
I especially love the
scene where she goes shopping selecting clothes from samples that came
from best designers. The fashion student in me goes OOOH over the labels and
designers.
To spill out a secret, I
saw this movie twice and took a note of brand names that were dropped in during
the movie. It was one of my first to hear of Alexander McQueen.
It is one of it kinds in
the category of Comedy and Drama.
It is a good 3.5/5 for
me.
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I too love Meryl Streep ! I can watch her over and over again..
ReplyDeleteRandom Thoughts Naba
I enjoyed the movie though haven't read the book. I am not high on fashion! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt isn't a famous book
DeleteI am with you in my great admiration for Meryl Streep! She is a class apart! And yes I enjoyed this movie too - despite my initial reservation :) And yes, I too watched it twice:)
ReplyDelete:) Meryl streep is legend...
DeleteOk we seriously need to meet! How can we have such similar tastes? Chumbak yesterday and Devil wears Prada today! Girl, we are long-lost sisters :D
ReplyDeleteShailaja we are not too far from meeting...
DeleteMy current read - Devil wears Prada!!!!! :) :) :) I so can put myself in Andrea's Prada Shoes ;) :P :D I have a nasty boss but he can't wear Prada so he wears Armani :P ;)
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Lol! Devil in Armani. Sounds good :)
DeleteI started reading this book yesterday!!
ReplyDeleteSwathi
It's a good book.
DeleteLet me find this in megashare and see if I can watch it this weekend. I didn't read the book, but your review made be curious.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you do :)
DeleteI have seen it 4 times...only and only for MERYL STREEP :)
ReplyDeleteOh my God! then you must watch the bridges across madison county.
DeleteI really enjoyed that movie and Meryl Streep was so good! The other actors too of course. Emily Blunt's portrayal of the skinny assistant was priceless. :)
ReplyDeleteYes certainly...
DeleteOne of the only reasons I enjoyed the movie was Meryl Streep. I loved the positive twist at the end. :)
ReplyDeleteA damn good movie, haven't read the book somehow..
ReplyDeleteRicha
The book wasnt very popular until the movie I guess.
DeleteI love Meryl Streep but I'd still go with the book.
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DeleteI had so much fun with this movie that I bought it. I haven't watched it in a long time so I think it's time to pull it out and pop it into the DVR. It's a fun story.
ReplyDelete:) A good way to relax.
DeleteI love meryl streep and I loved Anne Hathway too !
ReplyDeleteabsolutely enjoyable watch this one..
Have watched the movie several times but have never read the book. Great review by the way.
ReplyDeleteHappy A to Z. :)
I see Meryl Streep, I assume it is awesome. It always is!
ReplyDeleteThe 2 AM Writer
It is awesome!
DeleteI haven't read the book but you have now made me want to go out and get it. I love Meryl Streep but I rarely like movies more than the book they are based on.
ReplyDeleteEven me...somehow I liked this one.
DeleteIt's a good movie. Any movie with Meryl Streep is!
ReplyDeleteI love Meryl Streep, and enjoyed that movie. It was fun!
ReplyDeleteTrue :) Meryl Streep is a legend.
DeleteMeryl streep is a brilliant actress. Haven't actually seen this movie in its entirety...
ReplyDeleteWatch it when you need to de-stress. It will bring out the teenager in you...
DeleteYes! Lovely movie
ReplyDeleteNeither read nor watch the movie..should check it soon. Thanks for this, Sugandha:)
ReplyDeleteIts more of a chick-flick so am not sure...
DeleteYet to do, the book and the movie. Thanks for the review !! :)
ReplyDeleteLet us know how you found it :)
DeleteI have loved it tooo :) Meryl Streep was awesome !!
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree. This movie is the only one I have come across that does justice to the book. In fact Meryl Streep brings to life Miranda Priestly's character :)
ReplyDelete:) we are quite a Meryl streep fan club
DeleteHardly appreciated when the book turns in to a movie..!
ReplyDeleteSomehow I found this one a bit different.
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