Devil Wears Prada 2 first reactions: fun, fierce and fabulous

The first reactions to The Devil Wears Prada 2 are finally out, and they are mostly very positive. The film, releasing on May 1, brings back Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci in their iconic roles, and critics say the magic is still there, as per reports.

Many reviewers have reportedly shared what they felt after watching the film. Jazz Tangcay from Variety called the movie “phenomenal” and said it is a perfect sequel that exceeded expectations. She also praised the script by Aline Brosh McKenna, saying it is sharp and witty, and added that the dialogues are so good people will remember them for years. She also mentioned the strong performances, stylish costumes, and energetic music.

Alex Werpin from The Hollywood Reporter described the film as a “biting media parody wrapped in high fashion,” adding that journalists might relate to it a lot. Christopher Gallardo also praised the film, calling it “sharp and chic.” He said the cast fits back into their roles very smoothly and that the film’s take on journalism is both funny and relevant today.

Matt Neglia shared that fans of the first movie will not be disappointed. According to him, the film is funny, emotional, and has heartwarming moments. He also said the actors bring something new to their characters while keeping the original charm.

The story continues nearly 20 years later, showing Miranda Priestly still powerful but facing challenges from the digital world. She reconnects with Andy Sachs, while Emily Charlton, now running her own brand, becomes a strong rival.

Along with the old cast, new actors like Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, B J Novak, Simone Ashley, and Pauline Chalamet have joined the film.