Sightlines · reception

How The Devil Wears Prada was received

2006 · David Frankel · The Devil Wears Prada on Sightlines

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 favorite 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 favorite — the rare mid-2000s studio comedy people genuinely treat as required viewing.

Did you know? Meryl Streep said she modeled Miranda's quiet, never-raised voice on Clint Eastwood — reasoning that the most powerful people in a room don't need to shout.