The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 comedy-drama film, a loose screen adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel of the same name. It stars Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs, a recent college graduate who goes to New York City and gets a job as a co-assistant to powerful and demanding fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep. Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci co-star in support of the two leads, as catty co-assistant Emily Charlton, and critical yet supportive Art Director Nigel, respectively. Adrian Grenier, Simon Baker and Tracie Thoms play key supporting roles. Wendy Finerman produced and David Frankel directed; the film was distributed by 20th Century Fox.

Streep's performance drew rave reviews from critics and later earned her many award nominations, including her record-setting 14th Oscar bid, as well as the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. Blunt also drew favorable notice and nominations, as did many of those involved in the film's production. While critical reaction to the film as a whole was more measured, it was well received by the public, becoming a surprise summer box-office hit following its June 30 North American release. The commercial success and critical praise for Streep's performance continued in foreign markets, with the film leading the international box office for most of October. The U.S. DVD release likewise was the top rental during December. Ultimately, it would gross over $300 million, mostly from its international run, and finish in 2006's top 20 both in the U.S. and overseas. It is also the second highest-grossing film in Streep's career (the first being Mamma Mia!) and the third highest in Hathaway's career, the first two being Alice in Wonderland and Rio.

Although the movie is set in the fashion world, most designers and other fashion notables avoided appearing as themselves for fear of displeasing U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who is widely believed to have been the inspiration for Priestly. Many designers allowed their clothes and accessories to be used in the film, making it the most expensively costumed film in history. Wintour later overcame her initial skepticism, saying she liked the film and Streep in particular.

She really made the movie, didn't she?

Yes, Miranda.

Yes the movie is predictable, so is the source material. The book and the film is more about the MIranda Pressly chracter then Andy's story. Miranda and the staff of Runway are far more interesting in both the book and hte movie then Andy, her boyfriend or Christian.

Meryl Streepw as perfect, she added depth and layers to the chracterr that weren't in the book. The looks Meryl Streep give in this film say so much. Streep makes this movie, I hope comes award time people at leat bring up her. On the heelsof hte totally different character she played in Prairie Home Companion this is yet another reminder of why Streep has been nominated so many times...she is just that good.

Exactly... on all accounts. The story is a rehash of a rehash but Streep elevates it immensely. Very memorable character, imo. And any moment inside Runway was interesting and even fresh, imo. It was Andy's personal life that dragged the story down, and like dolce mentioned, do we even get a sense of why she sacrificed a year of her life? I was disappointed with the way the story ended her character... hardly as dimensional as Streep, who doesn't need to say a single word to express a handful of emotions.

I liked the Emily character. She was the only person in that thing that was over-the-top enough to make it fun. Otherwise it would have been a drama *shudders*

By the way, the actress is Emily Blunt from My Summer of Love. Nice to see she has made a break through. She's wonderful actress. Anyone who hasn't seen My Summer of Love should, and then they will really get a feel for how versatile she is, as its the other end of the spectrum from her role in Devil Wears Prada.

By the way, the actress is Emily Blunt from My Summer of Love. Nice to see she has made a break through. She's wonderful actress. Anyone who hasn't seen My Summer of Love should, and then they will really get a feel for how versatile she is, as its the other end of the spectrum from her role in Devil Wears Prada.

Streep is, yes, really good, but I actually thought Emily Blunt was pretty dang good, too.

Anne Hathaway kind of annoyed me, though. And Adrian Grenier. And Simon Baker, too. (I thought his character could have been removed completely, come to think of it.)

It was very hit and miss.

Maybe a little more B- than B.