‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ hits theaters on Friday Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Bluntand Stanley Tucci The 2006 film returned to the world of fashion that made him a pop culture favorite. Early reviews and fan reactions tell a story about the looks of its actors, designers and print media fighting for relevance in the digital age.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reviews praise the returning actor
David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that “Hathaway is effortlessly charming in the role” and said that the four main stars come back easily. As he stated, “the four protagonists return to the shoes of their characters with ease and with wonderful looks.” However, he called the film “less a workplace comedy than a clothes horse, elevated by a classy cast.”Rooney also addressed the early backlash against Andy’s assistant Jin Chao. He wrote that he objected to the “perceived stereotype” of the character by some East Asians, but added that Helen J. Shen adds appeal to the role.Rolling Stone’s David Fear focused on the film’s media issue. “For journalists, it’s a horror movie, no matter how fancy and glamorous you dress,” he wrote. He said the film treats old media values as something under threat.Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian found the sequence warm and familiar. He wrote that it revisits several beats from the first film, including Andy’s relationship with Nigel and another crisis in the fashion world with Miranda. “This is good fun and lively. It wears well,” he wrote.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ fan reactions call the sequel fun
Brian Truitt of USA Today said that the sequel works well when it focuses on Andy and Emily. He wrote that Hathaway and Blunt’s dynamic gives the film energy, even though some plots feel close to the original. She called Justin Theroux “a standout” as Emily’s awkward, adoring AI tech love interest.Beth Webb of Empire praised the lead actress and wrote that Blunt’s timing helps keep the film alive. Additionally, Streep allows the audience to “dive a little deeper into Miranda’s psyche” without losing the mystery of the character.The New Yorker’s Justin Chang wrote that “The Devil Wears Prada 2” sells “a truckload of bad stuff” but does it “remarkably well.”The reactions of the fans were also good. One viewer wrote on X: “Just finished The Devil Wears Prada 2 and CINEMA IS ALIVE AND WELL.” Another called it “the perfect summer movie,” while one fan wrote, “Not a classic like the first one, but the cast is so good it’s still fun.”The sequel follows Miranda and Andy as they try to regain Runway’s power as the print publication declines. Emily, now a luxury fashion executive, becomes the center of their plan.
