Film Review – The Devil Wears Prada 2

I don’t believe much was expected of “The Devil Wears Prada” when it was released in 2006. The picture was based on a successful book, but it was a mid-tier production, and positioned as summertime counterprogramming (going up against “Superman Returns”), looking to appeal to those not in a blockbuster-y mood. The fashion-minded endeavor managed to best all predictions for its success, making big money during its initial release before becoming a staple of DVD rentals and basic cable, helping to expand its fanbase. Twenty years later, such pop culture relevance is put to the test in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” with director David Frankel, screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, and stars Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt revisiting this world of style, pressure, and heartbreak, and, perhaps to the surprise of no one, the team isn’t about to offer something fresh to the faithful. If you loved “The Devil Wears Prada,” the production is happy to provide more of the same, presenting a spiritless journey inside a changing world of journalism and business. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com