Like most girls, I like movies that involve fashion. So movies like the Devil Wears Prada rank very highly on my favourite movie list.
I stumbled upon this movie and watched it because of Hilary Duff. I don't love her, but she's alright, and she was good in Lizzie McGuire so I thought I'd like to see her tackle this. It also stars True Blood's Michael Mcmillian, Kyle XY's Matt Dallas and The OC's Chris Carmack.
Beauty and the Briefcase collaborated with Cosmopolitan magazine to produce a story of a girl who goes undercover in the world of business to write an article about dating 'men in suits' and finding love in the business world. It's a predictably thin plot, and the chances are, you can guess the ending before you reach the end of the movie.
Warning: There may be spoilers ahead, so if you prefer to watch the movie without being spoiled, it is best that you don't continue reading.
There are a lot more minuses than plus points in this movie. I found myself not liking most characters, which makes it hard to root for any one of them. Hilary Duff's character also comes off as very unlikeable, especially when she lies and cheats her way through, and is unrepentant when her lies are found out.
Many elements of the movie are also unrealistic. While you might argue that movies can be unrealistic, this movie reaches a point of being over-unrealistic in ways that are not entertaining. The titular character manages to secure a job at an investment firm despite not having any credentials, she keeps secrets from everyone but when they invariably find out, it leads to a quick confrontation and a cliched resolution.
I think one of the only redeeming factors is the wardrobe. I enjoyed watching most of the clothes and accessories shown, especially for Jaime Pressly, who plays the Cosmo editor. The outfits are colorful and cheery, and should definitely give some inspiration to those looking for office wear that is both professional and fashionable (go easy on the tight-fitting clothes, they're not that office-appropriate).
I think that in the end, the only character that I liked was the tech-wizard guy. Especially when he finally gets to spin in that chair!
So overall, I would generally give this movie a miss. Unless you really love one of the actors in the movie, I wouldn't recommend it.
Fun Trivia: Cosmo's real editor makes a cameo appearance in a speaking role. She is the woman who says "It's a beautiful building, isn't it?" to Hilary Duff when she looks up at the Cosmo magazine building!
Beauty and the Briefcase review: 1 out of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this movie and watched it because of Hilary Duff. I don't love her, but she's alright, and she was good in Lizzie McGuire so I thought I'd like to see her tackle this. It also stars True Blood's Michael Mcmillian, Kyle XY's Matt Dallas and The OC's Chris Carmack.
Beauty and the Briefcase collaborated with Cosmopolitan magazine to produce a story of a girl who goes undercover in the world of business to write an article about dating 'men in suits' and finding love in the business world. It's a predictably thin plot, and the chances are, you can guess the ending before you reach the end of the movie.
Warning: There may be spoilers ahead, so if you prefer to watch the movie without being spoiled, it is best that you don't continue reading.
There are a lot more minuses than plus points in this movie. I found myself not liking most characters, which makes it hard to root for any one of them. Hilary Duff's character also comes off as very unlikeable, especially when she lies and cheats her way through, and is unrepentant when her lies are found out.
Many elements of the movie are also unrealistic. While you might argue that movies can be unrealistic, this movie reaches a point of being over-unrealistic in ways that are not entertaining. The titular character manages to secure a job at an investment firm despite not having any credentials, she keeps secrets from everyone but when they invariably find out, it leads to a quick confrontation and a cliched resolution.
I think one of the only redeeming factors is the wardrobe. I enjoyed watching most of the clothes and accessories shown, especially for Jaime Pressly, who plays the Cosmo editor. The outfits are colorful and cheery, and should definitely give some inspiration to those looking for office wear that is both professional and fashionable (go easy on the tight-fitting clothes, they're not that office-appropriate).
I think that in the end, the only character that I liked was the tech-wizard guy. Especially when he finally gets to spin in that chair!
So overall, I would generally give this movie a miss. Unless you really love one of the actors in the movie, I wouldn't recommend it.
Fun Trivia: Cosmo's real editor makes a cameo appearance in a speaking role. She is the woman who says "It's a beautiful building, isn't it?" to Hilary Duff when she looks up at the Cosmo magazine building!
Beauty and the Briefcase review: 1 out of 5 stars.
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