So, is Prada a designer or a brand? Is it both? It doesn't really matter, actually, if it is either or. I certainly wouldn't now something Prada unless is was emblazoned with a big label that said Prada. But, was the point of the whole movie to be a dress-up show for Ann Hathaway?
A couple of notes on this movie:
1. The intro was an interesting piece of editing. It seemed like the women it was cross-cutting between would then converge somehow in the movie. I actually didn't see all four of them together anywhere after the intro. Did you? Maybe they were in a scene together right away. It was hard for me to tell. All models look alike. ;-)
2. Why couldn't she be evil at the end of the movie? Why did she have to give up the glamour job and go back to the boyfriend? I wanted her to be the next dragon lady. Okay, okay, I know she was supposed to go through that whole character arch and finally find herself by the end of the movie. But wouldn't it have been better if she had somehow learned something about herself other than she's really nice and sweet? That's just my humble opinion. Anyone else?
I really enjoyed this movie. I believe the point of the opening montage was to show the contrast between Anne Hathaway's character (Andi) and the "typical" woman working in the NYC fashion industry.
I didn't mind the ending of the movie except that the gorgeous boyfriend was living in Boston. I mean, it's only a couple-hour drive from NYC, but still... I hope they end up in the same city at some point. Besides, how often do you find a guy who is drop dead gorgeous, with naturally curly hair, AND who thinks you're prettier with no makeup on? No where!
That's why I really enjoyed this movie as a fantasy with little or no relation to the real world. I found it to be a good two hours worth of escapism.
I really liked how the relationship between the two assistants turned into (after a while, at least) a real friendship rather than the stereotypical women-can't-work-together portrayal. Especially, though, I loved Meryl Streep. I can't imagine anyone performing this role as well, and I honestly believe it is an Oscar-worthy performance.
I have to admit, though, that I was kind of disappointed at the end when she quit, too. I've been poor. Even if money can't buy happiness, I could sure do with a little more security! And I would really like someone to PROVE to me that it can't buy happiness. I won't believe it until I experience it for myself! ;-)
Posted by: Jill at July 21, 2006 1:20 PMI liked the end of the movie sure it`s steryotypical but i enjoyed watching her realize that her career sucked and she should chase after her real dream of becoming a journalist.
Posted by: elva at July 11, 2007 3:05 PM