First reactions for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' are in, and critics are calling the sequel 'charming,' 'genuinely heartwarming,' and destined to be a 'massive hit.' The film, which sees Meryl Streep reprise her Oscar-nominated role as fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly, premiered to press this week.
Entertainment journalist Daniel Baptista described it as 'fun and fierce,' noting it feels 'familiar in the best way' and 'well worth the wait.' Variety's Jazz Tangcay praised the 'phenomenal' sequel, highlighting Aline Brosh McKenna's 'sharp and witty' script, the 'stunning costumes,' and the soundtrack. THR's Alex Werpin called it a 'biting media parody wrapped up in high fashion.'
The film brings back original stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, alongside director David Frankel and screenwriter McKenna. New additions include Kenneth Branagh as Miranda's husband, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and B.J. Novak. Plot details reveal Hathaway's Andy Sachs returns to Runway as features editor.
Filming in New York City proved chaotic due to fan and paparazzi attention. Streep told Harper's Bazaar she was 'unnerved' by the 'ambush of goodwill and avid attention,' requiring police barriers and crowd control. The sequel opens in theatres on May 1, kicking off the summer movie season.
