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 I’m not an advocate of watching a movie based off a novel I’ve read. Let’s take one of my favorites, the Shopaholic series by Sophia Kinsella. I have a vivid picture of Becky Bloomwood, her voice, her appearance and even her walk. It would be troubling for me to see her character played out in any way other than what’s pictured in my head. I either read a book or watch the movie, not both. In the case of The Devil Wears Prada, I skipped the book and headed straight to my home cinema to catch the 2006 film that is now showing on HBO (DISH Network channels 300-309, in HD on channel 9440). Loosely based on the book by Lauren Weisberger, this cute yet smart and edgy drama takes a walk, and at many times a run, through the life of Andy Sachs. A young, inexperienced assistant to the publisher of a topnotch fashion magazine, she is struggling to inch her way up the career ladder. Played by Anne Hathaway, Andy comes to New York City in hopes of being a journalist. Instead, she ends up in the world of fashion with no fashion sense. It’s amusing because she starts out being the “ugly duckling” and with a touch of makeup, a different hairstyle and more tightly fitting, stylish clothes, becomes a fashion icon who quickly moves to first assistant. The most profound character, played by the legendary Meryl Streep, is Andy’s boss, Miranda Priestly. The editor of this high profile New York fashion magazine, fictionally titled Runway, Miranda is ruthless and cruel and makes Andy’s hopes of becoming a journalist a complete nightmare. Don’t think you’re going to get through this flick without a love story. Although it doesn’t take over the plot, Andy’s boyfriend, Nate, played by Entourage’s Adrian Grenier, is left behind as her career advances. There is also a love interest from the industry, Christian Thompson, played by Simon Baker. Andy becomes preoccupied with her image and career and in the end, has to make decisions about who she really is and where she wants to be in life. I recommend this film for its effortless humor and simplistic storyline.
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