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Updated · Haaretz · May 3
The Devil Wears Prada 2 draws review calling it an exercise in nostalgia
Updated
Updated · Haaretz · May 3

The Devil Wears Prada 2 draws review calling it an exercise in nostalgia

3 articles · Updated · Haaretz · May 3
  • The review says Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite on screen two decades after the original film's success, but the sequel offers little that feels new.
  • It argues the film gets the job done competently, likening it to a Zara sweater, while suggesting its main appeal lies in revisiting familiar characters and fashion-world dynamics.
  • The piece also places the sequel within a wider trend of reviving established properties, echoing recent stage and screen adaptations that lean heavily on audience recognition.
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