Presented in 2.35:1 widescreen and 1080p/MPEG-2 video, this pristine 'The Devil Wears Prada' hits Blu-ray looking exactly like I thought it should. She turns an otherwiseįrothy, effervescent confection into a comedy that is truly inspired, sublime Nomination for her efforts, and she absolutely deserves it. Instead, Streep will likely earn a record fifteenth Oscar Of Robert Altman's 'Ready to Wear' for an example of how not That might have turned into a truly grotesqueĬaricature or offensive put-down (just witness the performances from most of the fine cast In the hands of a lesser actor, Miranda Priestly is the kind of character With such panache that she elevates the movie far above its sometimes Streep eats, chews and spits out every line To Streep - imagine Cruella De Vil by way of Sigourney Weaver in 'Working Girl,' Much of the praise for'The Devil Wears Prada' ultimately comes back Satire, but this cinderella story is so winning, we hardly care. That dilutes much of Weisberger's more damning Not like Miranda and the terrible things she does, but we do ultimately understand She really isn't the Devil - maybe just a Very Important Demon. It's tough to say no to the devil - especially whenīoth the script and Streep ultimately humanize Priestly to the point that Of a high-fashion career and return to her bohemian life with boyfriend Nate (Adrian Grenier). Sell her soul by continuing to work for Miranda, or give up the extravagances Soon Andy will struggle with a crisis of conscience. Supporting turn) and good-natured right-hand man Nigel (perfectlyĬast Stanley Tucci). Over-working poor Andy, as well as her senior assistant Emily (Emily Blunt, in a terrific ![]() ![]() Hell." Her idea of fun seems to be berating, humiliating and Job working as an assistant to Miranda Priestly (Played by Streep), who redefines the term "Boss from With big, idealistic dreams of making it as a journalist. The darkly acerbic underbelly of Weisberger's biting satire and fashions a more crowd-pleasing,īut slightly dowdy Andrea Sachs, fresh to New York and flush Vogue editor Anna Wintour, screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna nicely tones down Her fictionalized memoir after toiling for years under the tutelage of notorious Universally appealing storyline and an inspired, Oscar-ready turn by Meryl Streep -Įasily became the best date movie in years.īased on the best-selling roman a clef by Lauren Weisberger, who concocted Instead, 'Prada' easily toppled that TomĬruise would-be blockbuster and - thanks to its witty characters, sharp dialogue, Impossible III' in the next screen over, while their girlfriends sat in Kind of chick flick extraordinare that seemed destined to drive men Sleeper smash of the summer, grossing over $300 million worldwide? This is the They present by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical.How did this happen? How did 'The Devil Wears Prada' manage to become the Joining for the London bow are Alchemation and Jamie Wilson. Kevin McCollum and Rocket Entertainment's David Furnish are still attached as producers after working on the Chicago world premiere. The new musical will have an exclusive preview engagement at Theatre Royal Plymouth in July 2024, prior to opening at the Dominion. Mitchell has assembled a totally new creative team for his staging, with the West End bow set to feature scenic design by Tim Hatley, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Bruno Poet, and sound design by Gareth Owen. Casting for the West End production has not yet been announced. Shapiro, and starred Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs, respectively. The production was directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. The Devil Wears Prada had its world premiere at Chicago's James M. ![]() When she is hired as assistant to Miranda Priestly, cutthroat editor-in-chief of the fictional Runway Magazine, she discovers that breaking into the industry requires more than she expected. The musical is set to play London's Dominion Theatre with a score by Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub ( Suffs), a book by Kate Wetherhead, and direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell ( Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Hairspray).īased on the novel by Lauren Weisberger and the 2006 film adaptation, The Devil Wears Prada follows aspiring fashion journalist Andy Sachs. Prepare your very best theatregoing looks! The stage musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada will open in the West End in October 2024.
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