The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is the Try-Hard Sequel Millennials Deserve
In the first The devil wears PradaAndy accidentally catches Miranda arguing with her soon-to-be ex-husband. Stung beyond reason, Miranda demands that Andy retrieve the unpublished manuscript of the next Harry Potter book for her twin daughters, ready to fire her if she cannot accomplish this impossible task. Yet with the help of a sexy goon from publishing, Andy retrieves the book, xeroxed and bound, one copy for each girl, and coldly presents it to his boss. “Is there anything else I can do for you?” » Andy asks, a smile on his face and a curse in his eyes.
It’s the revenge of effort: overdoing it, achieving the unattainable, to be rewarded with… what exactly? If she had not given the manuscript to Miranda, she would have been fired, but because she did, another strain of misery and eroding self-esteem inevitably follows. The first prize in the pie eating contest, as you know, is more pie.
The devil wears Prada captivated its millennial audience with the story of a recent graduate, a lifelong student, still finding her way. Two decades later, these characters may still be seeking success, or even the approval of others, but at least they know why they work so hard. It’s not just Andy and Miranda, but also new characters like Andy’s art dealer friend (Tracie Thoms) or the lonely ex-wife of a billionaire (Lucy Liu) who express a keen appreciation for art and beauty. This second film is therefore not only about fashion, but also about vision, taste and craftsmanship in an era that values none of that. It is not surprising, nor a coincidence, that one of the major settings of the film takes as a backdrop Leonardo da Vinci‘wall painting The Last Supper, a testament to artistic genius that can now be rented for chic events.
