Overview
Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within. The duo reconnect with former assistant Emily Charlton, now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway's survival.
- always
Hahaha, that's what came to mind for some reason.
Waiting for
There are a large number of references to the first film, but at the same time relevant topics are touched upon.
And how gorgeous Meryl Streep looks at 76 ๐
The entire suspense of the first film was based on the mystery surrounding the pseudo-Anna Wintour, her taciturn doppelganger. Here, the heroine of the Strip, trying to adapt to the times, inevitably falls with clipped wings (apparently, karma, since they called Lucifer in a skirt) - and the mystery changes to sentimentality.
Andrea also turned out to be neurotically grimacing, either because Anne Hathaway pumped out botox and wanted to play with facial expressions, or because this is how the authors see a woman with a twenty-year career in investigative journalism and a pseudo-pulitzer - an extra-sensitive fifo with a Messiah complex. And it's clear that this is a fairy tale - even the music is not comedic, but a la how to become a princess, but the fairy tale is overripe. Moreover, it is a fairy tale with a subtle edifying note about the American work ethic, with the inevitable banter of the buzzers, bumps and other malice of the day.
I'm sure he'll win back his money many times - a lot of stars, a lot of jokes for his own. But, just as the sleeves of the original blue jumper were cut off, so the picture itself lacks this charged fashionable vibe of an elite magazine, which vibrated the original - here, rather, as a scroll on the subject.
I would not go to work for that arrogant madam again, why step on the same rake twice. And she took a new assistant, the same bitch as herself. Well, here's a fairy tale, like Andrea changed everyone, Miranda apologized and realized her mistakes, well wow.
It was unexpected that Emily Andrea would offer friendship!
Nigel is still the same darling.
Everyone looks great, the actors have forgotten what it's like to get old. Meryl Streep 76!
@Mayer_E:
I'm a little scared by these exclamations, especially from girls, considering that a) the job of actresses is to sell faces; b) they have the entire beauty industry at their disposal (and finances, to put it mildly, allow them to overpay), the whole LA is aimed at making their faces for minus 15 years;
It seems to me that people have somewhat inadequate expectations if they treat such "youth" without proper skepticism.
There are public people who have chosen natural aging and even at 45 they look very bad.
Well, visually it's also very good.: actresses, outfits, images and locations are beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Overall, it's a decent sequel, and if it weren't for the age of the actors, the third part would be appropriate.
Based on the results: anyone who likes the first part must watch it.
and so..
the film is clearly a long way from the cult-like nature of the first part, but the whole vibe, style and atmosphere still work quite well. and in general, everything looked easy, it was nice to see the old characters and what they became after a while. well, by the way, the world itself has also changed and influenced the same fashion.
the film may seem weaker than the first part, but still it's not a pity to spend time going to the cinema. Yes, it was too messy and chaotic somewhere, but still the characters, soundtracks and a couple of good jokes did their job.
We gave Anna Wintour a magnificent send-off from the editors-in-chief, they bent over perfectly.
"Veterans do not age in their souls," but adult ladies do not change not only externally, but also, alas, internally. "Your internal problems will remain with you even if you marry the Prince of Brunei," they once wrote in a clever article about finding yourself (what a coincidence, the article was a critical debacle of the worldview in glossy magazines).
Andy, you'll still have your inner problems, even if you win a Pulitzer. It's a fiasco, baby.
P.S. I waited for the premiere and went to the cinema dressed all in prada. Miranda was forever in my heart! Thank you Meryl Streep for being another icon among the legendary characters!
Yesterday, when I returned from the cinema, I couldn't calm down, because my emotions were raging enough! Now having cooled down a little, I will write briefly about my impressions:
- some of those viewers who watched Part 2 quarrel because of the "change" in the behavior and characters of the characters. This is a banal growing up, no one is obliged to remain the same person as 20-30 years ago. For me, everything looked organic, Andy, Miranda, Emily, Nigel โ they are the same favorite characters, but everyone changed, made bumps, drew conclusions. I think this is normal.
- the locations of Milan and other scenic sets were just the thing. Although the scenes of New York and Paris from the first film are forever in the memory and heart.
- I am very happy for the final, because in Part 1 I really wanted Andy not to leave Miranda when they had already opened up to each other. They already turned out to be a chic working tandem. But I am glad that at least in the sequel the audience saw them together, finally they got along and perceived each other as equals. Finally, Miranda saw Nigel as an equal, not just a subordinate.
- the soundtrack isn't bad, but the soundtrack to the first movie is second to none.
In general, the film is 9/10 for me, I really love this story and its continuation ;)
The kind of thing where you're fully aware of all the downsides, but you don't give a damn about them. I got almost exactly what I wanted and a great mood after watching.
If many sequels were of this level, it would be good.
On the one hand, it's visually still a feast for the eyes. The same actors, the same faces, lots of fancy costumes, fabrics, details, expensive polish. There are no problems with the style of the film at all. And he has this grown-up vibe of the first part - as if the characters really lived these 20 years, and not just put the old roles back on.
But I have a lot of questions about the script.
The main thing is why was it necessary to carry this suitcase without a handle in the form of a magazine publishing house in modern times? We have repeatedly emphasized that few people are interested in this and it is not profitable. Even Irv's son said in plain text that his father needed the magazine more as a nostalgic toy, and he wanted to get rid of it faster. The film seems to understand that the era has already ended, but it still pretends that it is not.
Of all the characters, only Emily looked from the very beginning like a person who understands how the world has changed. Retail is still alive, digital is still alive, and glossy magazines - well, camon. And I didn't like that at first they tried to make her into some kind of angry, vindictive woman who, 20 years later, still has a grudge against Miranda because of the old story. And she wasn't even fired then - she was transferred. The story of my friendship with Andy 20 years later looks as far-fetched as possible. Because in the story we see "I wanted to fuck, but it didn't work out - well, let's make friends at least now."
Miranda is no longer the same ice panther, but she still wants to stay and changes only where it can lead to some kind of sanctions, and not because she really wants it. Many of her habits have been preserved in the same form as we saw them then.
I feel sorry for Nigel. The man had to wait 20 years to finally be noticed and appreciated normally. It was really painful to watch, considering how much he dragged in the first part.
The film left a double impression - positive with a hint of bitterness, or something. It seems like the ending was good, but there is a slight sadness.
P.S. Thanks for Nate's absence))
Change is necessary, but not many people understand this.
The future rolls over us like lava on Pompeii
The film turned out to be soulful, the characters have matured and the audience, that is, me, too.
Life brings new stages, new challenges, doors are closing so that a window opens somewhere.
In fact, nothing new was shown in the film, in many ways the movie collects a good box office because of the hyped famous actresses who starred in the first part and the audience is already coming to them to find out how Andy, Emily are doing and whether Miranda is still pursing her lips.
It's great to plunge back into the world of haute couture, look behind the curtain of gloss, and immerse yourself in fashion. But everything was nice, the music with new arrangements of old themes or the new soundtrack from Gaga is also not bad, everyone is fashionable and changing Dior to Saint Laurent in the frames.
Overall, I liked everything, but I still had some questions.
Miranda is fighting for the position of deputy president of the publishing house for content
and I'm like, seriously? And that there was no one younger and more creative? With bright ideas and the ability to set trends, working with a new generation, well, that's imho.
But overall, everything is nostalgic and cool.
"More positivity!
Yeah, where would he come from..."
Gaga's appearance surprised me)
There was nothing particularly new in the plot, a purely emotional second part for those who were fans of the first one)
I'll review the first part one hundred percent many more times, but I don't know about the second one.
1. A lot of incomprehensible fuss, apparently they want to show how hard they work, but in the end everything is behind the scenes, and then the essence of their actions becomes clear...
2. I don't understand, did they put another melody on Lady Gaga's song?
3. Well, Andrea (Andy) is too sugary, she hasn't been around for 20 years, but she's tearing up and enjoying everything, as if she created it herself - deliberately
The rest is generally interesting, with notes of nostalgia and topical issues. Gorgeous images and locations.
Meryl plays superbly, as if not so many years have passed!
And this sequel seemed to put the dots on
There are disadvantages, but it's definitely worth watching, especially now that they don't make such films at all!!!
It's great that they've returned to their old lineup, and they haven't changed much in 20 years! Of the new ones, it was nice to see Ashley Simon as an assistant.
Taking into account the time, everything has already changed here, the digital magazine, social networks rule, modern problems, even the topic of abbreviations has been touched upon. It's really cool that women support each other, if there is competition, it's healthier, and Miranda herself is not as strict, but still gorgeous! I liked the references to part 1, the humor and musical accompaniment, and of course a lot of familiar faces were invited. Yes, there haven't been any drastic changes with the characters, but I don't see anything negative about it either. It's not clear why this man was assigned to Andy, there's no chemistry with him, it just exists in the background.
I also noticed Andy's blue vest at the end, and a similar sweater (the same one). it was in part 1 and apparently they redid it, a very nice detail.
Of course, there's nowhere without modern political correctness, which they even tried to play around with, but as far as I'm concerned, the film has become quite toothless.
I don't quite understand why Andy was left in the role of a flighty, always fussy and naive girl. It doesn't fit together a bit: she is already an adult woman, she has a serious background in the journalism industry, life experience, after all. Why does it feel like she's playing a girl who just recently graduated from university again? For the sake of fan nostalgia?
Well, the fact that Miranda has become so "humanized" seems to me too unrealistic. Well, I don't believe that people like that just change like that.
Ann, Emily, Meryl are all beauties!
Both the sequel and nostalgia turned out to be very cool)
A visual orgasm is guaranteed, how stunning they all are
It seems to me that this is one of the few cult comebacks in which the creators tried very hard to preserve the overall vibe of the first film, but at the same time to show that the characters have gone their own way and have already become different personalities.
The comeback was definitely a success