There are a few things that should just be said initially about this film. One: Obviously, the movie is never going to be as good as the book. In what case is it EVER as good? Two: It's a movie about shopping. Read: meant to be frivolous. Three: Chick flick in February. Four: Certainly not the SATC movie. Five: Poorly acted.
BUT! ASIDE from these obvious facets of the movie COAS, it was actually reasonably entertaining. To me, it did it's hour and a half job. And in a lot of ways, like the book was, the story is honestly relatable; especially for avid shoppers. For instance: On numerous occasions, the importance of good window displays in shops is highlighted. Also expressed: that nagging feeling of when you pass up some item you were on-the-fence about, then see someone else rep'n in some extraordinary way, meaning you must now, more than ever, own than once previously on-the-fence item. These seemingly small things were actual quite present, making this seemingly vapid film also really charming.
Point: do not expect your shopping life and mindset to be changed nor to feel like you wasted ten dollars. See this movie for that it is: purely entertaining.
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