Lady Gaga’s cameo is just perfect, chef’s kiss
The only woman who could go toe to toe with Miranda Priestley was completely unbothered. We see them trade sassy one-liners backstage, with Gaga berating people around her for letting Priestley in. A perfect collision of two unstoppable egos.
Is Andy’s love interest actually non-toxic?
After the bad wrap Andy’s boyfriend from the first film, Nate, got – and certain updates to his character for the show’s musical to please fans – I was intrigued to see what they would do with our protagonist’s romantic life in the sequel. We see her meet a well-dressed contractor while looking around a luxury apartment complex that he renovated.
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We don’t really see Peter – played by Colin From Accounts star Patrick Brammall – involve himself heavily in Andy’s chaotic and definitely toxic career, lacking the judgmental disapproval we saw in Nate. The intensity of the magazine world and Andy’s place in it takes its toll, sure, but it’s nice to see a non-toxic dynamic for her.
Miranda’s reflections on society attacking working women hit deep
In a conversation with Andy towards the end of the film, Miranda opens up about the “cost” of being a working woman, as well as how much she loves it. Her words really described how so many of us feel when navigating a competitive industry as a woman, the ways in which it takes from us and the shame or conflict we may feel for loving the validation we get from it anyway. Complex stuff, perfectly executed.
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Simone Ashley’s Amari asking for affirmation that she “deserved” a promotion is haunting
We see Sex Education and Bridgerton star Simone Ashley graft as Miranda’s assistant in the sequel. In the final scenes of the film we learn that she’s been promoted. Amari appeals to Andy, wanting affirmation and validation that she truly “deserved” it, referencing everything she’d had to do to attain it. It weirdly romanticises the toxic intern culture in a way that didn’t sit right with me.
I’m so glad it’s back! Could we be in for a third instalment?
Considering the way Runway and its team are left at the end of The Devil Wears Prada 2as well as the huge amount of hype around its return, I’d say it’s definitely not off the cards. That’s all.
