THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

There are not enough words to describe the pleasures of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. A film that was both a colossally successful piece of summer counter-programming and a delectable dive into the cutthroat world of fashion, DEVIL is told through the eyes of Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), an aspiring journalist who lands a job as the assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the notoriously-demanding and renowned editor-in-chief of the fictional fashion magazine, Runway. While notable for launching the career of Emily Blunt (a scene-stealing standout in an astonishing cast) and boosting that of Anne Hathaway, who had until then primarily performed in films for younger audiences, it is the instantly-iconic, Oscar-nominated performance of a white-haired, deliciously-dressed Meryl Streep as Priestly that, with her ice-cold one-liners and cool demeanor, once again demonstrated the power and prowess of this acting legend and proved that she could be a major summer box office draw. Further elevated by David Frankel's strong direction and a razor-sharp, perfectly-structured screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA still stands head-and-shoulders over most other studio comedies for its marriage of intelligence and pure entertainment value. That's all.

David Frankel

David Frankel is a filmmaker best known for the hit films THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, MARLEY & ME, and HOPE SPRINGS, among others. His short film, "Dear Diary" won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film, and he won an Emmy for directing the pilot episode of ENTOURAGE.