The Devil Wears Prada · reception & legacy
2006 · David Frankel
How The Devil Wears Prada has been received, argued over, and remembered.
The arc
A solid hit in 2006 that critics filed under 'elevated chick flick' (with an Oscar nod for Streep as the exception), it's since climbed into the modern-classic tier — a rewatch staple whose reputation has only grown as the internet re-litigates every scene.
What's debated
The eternal debate: was Miranda actually right, was Andy the real sellout, and — the internet's favourite verdict — was boyfriend Nate the true villain all along?
Its footprint
The cerulean sweater monologue is quoted like scripture, 'Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.' and 'That's all.' are permanent meme currency, and the film remains the default cultural shorthand for a terrifying boss.
Where it stands
A comfort-watch canon fixture and Letterboxd favourite — the rare mid-2000s studio comedy people genuinely treat as required viewing.