I had a really good time watching The Devil Wears Prada 2. It’s fun, it’s stylish, and it pulled me right back into this world. I’d give it a 7.8 out of 10, and that feels right. It’s not perfect, but I was entertained the whole time.

The biggest reason it works is the cast. Meryl Streep slips right back into Miranda Priestly like no time has passed, though the character feels a little less intimidating this time. Emily Blunt brings a sharper energy that honestly steals a few moments, and Stanley Tucci is still effortlessly charming. Watching them together is where the movie feels the most alive. Even when scenes do not fully land, the performances carry them through. I’m actually shocked that it was Emily Blunt who had to flag in early script readings that the core four needed more scenes together. That feels like such a fundamental piece of what makes this world work that it is wild it was almost overlooked. Simone Ashley fits naturally into this world and represents that next generation, but like a lot of the new additions, she does not get quite enough space to really leave an impact.

I think how they got Andy back into Runway makes sense on paper, but it also felt a little weak. I struggled to fully buy into it. She is written as being pushed back into that world after setbacks in journalism, which lines up with the film’s media shift angle, but it still felt like the story had to bend a bit to make it happen.

The movie knows exactly why people showed up and leans into that. You’re back in this world, back with these characters, and it’s easy to get pulled into it again. I liked that.

Where it surprised me was in the themes. There is a real focus on how the industry has changed, especially with the shift away from traditional media and the pressure of staying relevant in a digital space. That gives the film more depth than I expected. The issue is that those ideas do not always connect to a strong central storyline. The plot feels thinner than it should, with conflicts that do not always carry weight.

The humor is still there, just softer. The original had more bite, especially in how it handled ambition and power. Here, that edge is toned down, which changes the overall feel more than you would think.

At the end of the day, The Devil Wears Prada 2 works because it is fun to be back with these characters. It may not hit as hard as the original, but it is an easy and enjoyable watch.