Far away 2006 year the picture came out on the big screens David Frenkel “The Devil Wears Prada”… Comedy melodrama with Meryl Streep, Ann Hataway and Emily Blunt fell to the liking of a wide audience and many continue to search the network for similar films in spirit. We make it easy for you and tell you about 10 excellent tapes that partly resemble the favorite comedy of millions of viewers.
According to the plot, Andrea gets a job as an assistant to the editor-in-chief in a fashion magazine. She does not understand the fashion industry at all, so she becomes the object of ridicule from her colleagues. The oppressive boss constantly tests the new subordinate for strength – Andrea ends up in real hell. However, over time, things are getting better, but personal life, on the contrary, is bursting at the seams.
Fashionable thing
Director: Sean Garrity
Genre: melodrama
Year of issue: 2014
This Canadian film is not widely known. It is a typical inspiring story with a happy ending, but still worth our attention. Here you will not see big movie stars, however, the sincere atmosphere, lightness and unobtrusiveness of the picture compensate for any of its shortcomings.
Kate dreams of getting into the fashion industry and becoming a designer. However, her dad owns a chain of retail clothing stores, so no one wants to hire her to prevent her ideas from leaking. However, Kate is full of determination, which means that the ultimate goal will certainly be achieved.
Business for love
Director: Jill Junger
Genre: romance
Year of issue: 2010
Here’s another simple yet engaging movie to help you pass your free time. The main role in the tape “Business for the sake of love” played Hillary Duff, therefore, fans of her talent will come to indescribable delight. Of course, you shouldn’t expect much from the picture – this is a typical and predictable, but insanely sweet story, which is designed to please the mass audience.
Lane – a pretty girl, though not burdened with a sharp mind. There are only two things on her list of priorities – finding a fairy-tale prince and a career as a journalist. Lane is ready for anything to make her dreams come true and her bright appearance will help her a lot in this.
Beauty for the whole head
Director: Mark Silverstein, Abby Cohn
Genre: romance
Year of issue: 2018
Painting “Beauty for the whole head” with Amy Schumer in the title role is filled to the brim with self-irony and a positive charge. The director’s tandem literally makes us begin to value ourselves and throw away stereotypes imposed by society. The disadvantages are just a few drawn-out dialogues, which sometimes turn into sermons, but humor and morality are also present.
The main heroine of the film, René, does not have a model appearance and wants to lose weight in the gym. An accidental fall changes everything – hitting her head, the girl forgets about her own complexes. The picture clearly shows that dedication and self-confidence are much more important than appearance, even if others “meet by their clothes.”
shopaholic
Director: P.J. Hogan
Genre: melodrama
Year of issue: 2009
Now the picture “Shopaholic” can be safely called a classic of the genre – the tape collected mixed reviews from critics and the audience, but left no one indifferent. The main role in the film was played by Isla Fisher and according to the assurances of people familiar with the original novel, the girl did an excellent job with her mission.
Rebecca Bloomwood dreams of working in a popular fashion magazine and would not refuse to arrange her personal life. The main problem is that the girl is obsessed with shopping and cannot pass by the thing she likes. Throughout the film, she will have to fight her addiction, which seriously threatens not only Rebecca’s wallet, but all other areas of her life.
13 to 30
Director: Gary Vinik
Genre: romance
Year of issue: 2004
And this is a more serious movie, although many will call “From 13 to 30” somewhat naive and childish picture. The star cast is striking – Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, and Andy Serkis raise interest in the tape to the limit. The picture unobtrusively shows us what true love is, cinema is moderately funny and is not replete with vulgarity, which is often the case with Hollywood scriptwriters.
Jenne Total 13 years, but you will not envy her. Her peers do not notice her, and her best friend, in love with a girl, does not attract her at all. Jenna dreams of becoming an adult as soon as possible, and her wish is fulfilled thanks to the magic dust. Now she is an accomplished woman, but it’s too early to rejoice, because the problems are just beginning.
Good morning
Director: Roger Michell
Genre: melodrama
Year of issue: 2010
If you think that the everyday life of TV people is filled with extremely positive emotions, be sure to watch the movie “Good morning”… The main roles are played by Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton – the real stars of the film industry. Critics were ambivalent about the picture, explaining that the tape is an adventure that does not touch on really important issues.
Becky entrusted to produce an entertaining morning show, and the energetic girl immediately got down to business. The only problem is that the presenters cannot find a common language with each other, and the personal life of the main character leaves much to be desired due to constant employment. Will Becky be able to fix everything and reclaim airtime for her program?
Burlesque
Director: Steve Entin
Genre: musical
Year of issue: 2010
Not without a musical in our selection, because “Burlesque” sometimes reminds the viewer of a picture “The Devil Wears Prada”… The cast can be called unexpected in many ways, since Cher and Christina Aguilera – these are, first of all, singers and only then movie stars. However, the genre of the picture is conducive to the presence of high-quality musical accompaniment, so the casting hit the nail on the head.
Young woman Ali possesses just a wonderful voice, but cannot find use for his talent. After the death of her parents, she goes to conquer Los Angeles and meets the charismatic owner of a nightclub. Tess becomes a mentor for Ali, but talented people always have envious people, so the main character cannot relax.
Offer
Director: Anne Fletcher
Genre: melodrama
Year of issue: 2009
Another picture that has become a classic and it is very similar to a comedy “The Devil Wears Prada”… In the feed “Offer” the main roles were played Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock, who made up just a fantastic duet that conquered millions of viewers. The focus is on the relationship between the boss and the subordinate, which gradually turn into an informal plane.
Margaret – executive editor at the publishing house. She is despotic, arrogant and does not miss the chance to load her assistant with current affairs, Andrew… The situation spirals out of control when Margaret begins to face deportation. A fictitious marriage is the only chance to stay in the country and keep the position. Andrew comes to the rescue, but it will not be easy for him to resist righteous revenge on the boss who has become dependent on him.
Trainee
Director: Nancy Myers
Genre: melodrama
Year of issue: 2015
Than a picture “Trainee” reminds “The Devil Wears Prada”? At least the presence in the tape Ann Hataway! But this time, the job is not for her, but for the elderly trainee performed by Roberta De Niro… Tired of a boring retirement life, he gets a job in a fashion store and faces a misunderstanding of the young staff. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film grossed an incredible box office, having paid for itself sixfold.
At first Jules sincerely does not understand how to behave with Ben… The man has absolutely no knowledge of modern technology and is far from as energetic as his young colleagues. However, it gradually becomes clear that Ben has a lot of qualities necessary for work and a lot of experience. The main characters take the company to a new level and find happiness in their personal lives.
Cruella
Director: Craig Gillespie
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year of issue: 2021
The leader of our rating is the film Cruella, which tells about the main villain from the story about 101 Dalmatians. As you know, bad people are not born – they become under the influence of unfavorable circumstances. That’s Cruella performed by Emma Stone fully reveals itself in the picture Craig Gillespie…
Estrella from childhood she was a creative and talented child, but she had an extremely complex character. Orphaned early, the main character trades in a criminal craft together with friends, but by chance she gets a job with the Baroness von Hellmann, a famous designer. One day, Estrella notices the locket of her deceased mother with the boss, which becomes a turning point in the girl’s transformation into Cruella.
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