“The Devil Wears Prada 2” Movie Review
' 'The Devil Wears Prada' was a fairy tale with many frogs and nary a single viable Prince Charming,' Justin Chang writes. The sequel grants its protagonists some romantic redemption.
www.newyorker.comRecent reviews of The Devil Wears Prada 2 are mostly positive, but they agree the sequel is less sharp and cruel than the original.[2][5]
What critics are saying
- Several reviews call it stylish, nostalgic, and emotionally warmer than the 2006 film.[5][2]
- The New Yorker says Runway feels “kinder” and Miranda Priestly is less vicious than before.[1]
- AP News describes it as a fashion-world “Succession” with great clothes and strong performances, but not quite as seamless as the first movie.[5]
Main criticism
- The biggest complaint is that it has lost some of the original’s bite and wit.[2][5]
- Some critics say Miranda feels toned down, making the conflict less electrifying than in the first film.[6][1]
- A few reviews also note the film leans heavily into the media-industry backdrop and legacy-sequel themes.[4][6]
Overall read
The broad consensus is: good performances, strong fashion, and solid nostalgia, but not as cutting or iconic as the original.[2][5]