THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 – Review by Susan Kamyab

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return to portray their iconic roles as Miranda Priestley and Andy Sachs. While some may have been skeptical at first, this stylish dramedy is a sequel we didn’t know we needed.

Twenty years later Andy is an awarding winning journalist, who has just been let go from her publication, along with her fellow journalism colleges. She receives a life-changing phone call to return to Runway and become the magazine’s features editor in hopes of saving the company from financial struggles and the decline of print journalism. Things have changed since the last time Andy was here. These days, the things Miranda used to say to her employees are not appropriate anymore and she even has to hang her own coat.

I am the first one to tread lightly when it comes to a sequel. Though there are some flaws the second time around, like an uninteresting romance and a few corny lines, as a whole, The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivers. Thankfully the all-star cast, including Streep, Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are back. Neither of them misses a beat, they slide back into those roles with ease and charisma. Director David Frankel captures the essence of the original, embracing the nostalgia. While I wish Andy had more character growth, there is room for that in a third film. The efforts in character development are far more apparent in Miranda and her partnership with her trusted side kick, Nigel. Still engaging, nonetheless. The fashion is elevated, the star cameos are stacked, and the soundtrack is sensational. Featuring an amazing performance by Lady Gaga.

The film may lack its predecessor’s emotional depth and fresh plot. However, the efforts made for this sequel are evident, and fans of the original will appreciate the throwbacks, the vibrant, bold runway looks, and the chemistry between cherished characters we continue to root for. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a luxurious theatrical joy.