The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

O'Hara finds the film fresh, stylish, smart and funny, despite some forced plot elements and formulaic lines. She especially praises Meryl Streep's nuanced, charismatic performance and Emily Blunt's comic work.

McCarthy finds the adaptation entertaining but uneven, with Meryl Streep’s performance elevating it. He praises Streep’s restrained, quietly cutting portrayal of Miranda, while faulting clumsy montages and irritating pop music.

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Callahan finds the film predictable and thin, though amiably made and well acted. He especially praises Meryl Streep’s restrained performance, singling out a scene where Miranda briefly reveals her regret.

The review finds the film shallow but entertaining, with Streep elevating it into a one-woman show. It praises her nuanced performance, while faulting Anne Hathaway’s comparatively pedestrian turn.

Greenwood calls it a pleasant enough rom-com whose good qualities just outweigh its flaws. He singles out Meryl Streep’s majestic comic performance as what lifts it above adequacy.

Bitel finds the film a disappointing, mixed-message morality tale rather than the biting fashion-industry satire it promises. He praises Streep’s performance and the witty lines, but criticizes the film for glamorizing fashion and failing to challenge its industry.