The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review - Rolling Stone Australia
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- Early critics and outlets largely frame The Devil Wears Prada 2 as a stylish, entertaining sequel that leans on the original's magic, with strong performances and fashion visuals, but some reviews note it doesn’t quite surpass the first film and leans into nostalgia.[3][7]
- Rotten Tomatoes audience and early critic coverage suggest a positive reception overall, with scores hovering in the high 60s to 70s range in initial reports, signaling favorable but not universal acclaim.[2][7]
- Several outlets highlight themes relevant to today’s media landscape—digital disruption, the evolving role of print versus online platforms—and praise the balance between fan service and new momentum, while some reviews argue the film relies more on star power than a sharp, original edge.[5][6][2]
- The return of the principal cast (Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt) is frequently noted as a major strength, contributing to a polished, crowd-pleasing experience even if some reviewers felt the script didn’t bite as sharply as the 2006 original.[7][3]
- Comparative takes vary: some outlets place the sequel slightly above the original in terms of accessibility and spectacle, while others argue it trades some bite for glossy nostalgia.[4][2]
Illustrative quotes
- “A stylish sequel that balances nostalgia with forward momentum, anchored by its star power” (summary of multiple early reviews).[2][7]
- “Remarkably polished but not as sharp as the original,” a common sentiment echoed across several outlets.[5][7]
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Citations
- Reviews and reception summaries are drawn from early coverage in Rotten Tomatoes-oriented feeds, Metacritic user reviews, and major entertainment outlets referenced in the embedded results.[6][3][7][2][5]