The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens up with lead Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) as she receives a prestigious journalism award. She's moved on since the ending of the original film where she leaves her toxic boss Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) behind. This is a sequel so there needs to be a way to reunite the two. That reunion comes in the form of Andy and her coworkers all being fired at the same time during the awards ceremony.
The film then tries to make a lot of points about the possible death of journalism. It tries to prove that journalism is an art that should continue to exist and the value should come from the truth and not online engagements.
It makes a valiant effort, but it still ends up ringing hollow at the end.
There are cameos galore, but only Lady Gaga's is worth it. Anyway, after all these years Priestly remains editor in chief of Runway Magazine and Andy is rehired by the magazine after her acceptance speech goes viral.
This is a more optimistic film than the original. To an unbelievable degree at times, but it pleases the fans.
If you liked the first one, there's a chance you'll enjoy this one.
The sequel is fine. It's just not as fun as the original.
Meryl Streep continues to be great, Stanley Tucci continues to be the guy we want in our corner and Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs entering a new era of confidence is satisfying.
The film is a little too long and there is in an underwhelming amount of Emily Blunt to be found.
The situations are highly implausible and the fashion gorgeous. So this is definitely fan service more than anything.
The original director and writer set this story in 2026's changing media landscape.
Print media is quickly disappearing. Budgets are shrinking and success is measured through online engagement.
Andy is rehired by Runway to fix their reputation after it takes a hit due to an article full of misinformation.
The film rolls along to an incredibly happy ending that's tied in a perfect bow.
Along the way there is surface level political commentary. Oh, and nepo babies in the form of BJ Novak who are set to take over a media empire they have no interest in running.
If you are a fan of the first one, there is plenty to like about this one.
Miranda Priestly is still an intimidating presence albeit having difficulties adjusting to an era where workplace abuse is no longer tolerated.
This film is not as memorable as the first one. That's okay because there are plenty of callbacks to the original to keep you entertained.
Though I did miss lines like the ones that made the first one so iconic.
This is a film for the fans. I don't think it will grow to be the cultural moment that the original one did.
It'll worm its way into the hearts of hardcore fans.
It's not memorable, but it's sufficient. Sometimes that's all a sequel needs to be.
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