I’ve been lucky enough to catch two new movies this week. The first was on Opening Day of ‘ The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and next an advanced screening of new family film ‘ The Sheep Detectives’. Both were so entertaining!
I have always loved ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ film and also the books by Lauren Weisberger so I hoped the new film would live up to my expectations. It was a fine sequel with all the fashion, witty one-liners and great characters we know and love. There were also new characters and plenty of special cameos.
We begin with Andy (Anne Hathaway) who is now a respected journalist, that is until she loses her job on the very day she is receiving a prestigious award. She is hired by Runway magazine to bring some credibility after a PR disaster. Only problem is Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) has not been informed.
Enter the characters we all know and love fighting for their careers and the survival of print magazines. It’s a modern story about media and technology in today’s world and this drives the story well.
The fashion is still fabulous. Standout moments for me were Miranda’s grand entrance in a Balenciaga red gown, Emily’s head to toe black and white Dior ‘ boss’ looks and Andy’s blue Paco Rabanne cocktail dress. I loved that Dior was so prominent and the use of nods to the past, including the Valentino red stud pumps worn by Miranda and the re- emergence of that cerulean blue jumper re-imagined as a vest worn by Andy in the closing scenes.
It was fun, extravagant and beautifully acted with glamorous locations. As soon as it was finished we wanted to see it again. A worthy sequel which will please diehard fans and a new generation alike. ‘ Devil Wears Prada 2’ is in cinemas now.
‘ The Sheep Detectives’ is a cosy comedy/mystery which will appeal to children and the adult audience too. It tells the story of George Hardy (Hugh Jackman), a shepherd who looks after his well – tended flock. He even reads them crime mysteries every night. Little does he know that they understand. ( Yes, in this film sheep can talk!).
When George is found mysteriously dead his sheep are determined to solve the crime, even if it means leaving the safety of the farm and entering the perplexing world of humans. You will fall in love with the characters in the flock who are voiced by the likes of Julia Louis – Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston. I dare you not to care about the delightful winter lamb.
‘ The Sheep Detectives’ boasts a brilliant cast, wonderful scenery, cutting -edge AI and animation plus a story that will keep you guessing to the end. We laughed and cried, with our family audience giving a round of applause as the credits rolled. This sweet film bounds into cinemas Thursday, May 7. I promise you will not be baaa-ed.
Both of these films will delight audiences and this writer enjoyed them both.
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