Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) grew up in a household where her two parents (Joan Cusack and John Goodman) looked for bargains at every opportunity. That meant getting ugly brown shoes, as a little girl, instead of more desirable ones, for example. Now a grown-up journalist, Rebecca just can't resist shopping for what she never had, designer clothes, accessories and the like. Yet, her salary does not even begin to cover her expenditures and she winds up with a $16,000 credit card bill! Fortunately, her roommate Suze lets her delay payments on rent for their apartment. Learning of a more lucrative job at Allette, a Vogue-type magazine that Rebecca worships, the pretty young scribe heads off to the magazine's headquarters. But, the position she aspired to has just been filled by a someone else. However, a monetary journal published by the same team IS looking for someone to write columns on saving more of the green stuff. The handsome manager, Luke (Hugh Dancy) asks Rebecca for a sample of work and likes what he reads. But, is shop-till-I-drop Rebecca really suited to give others advice on how to stash some cash? This is a cute little film that will please most fans of romantic comedy. Fisher is a total delight as the spend-crazy writer while Dancy, Cusack, Goodman, and the rest of the cast members back her up nicely. Naturally, the costumes are terrific, with Rebecca and others looking great at every turn. Also, the Manhattan setting is good, as are the film's script, direction, and productions values. Therefore, all of you moviegoers who adore humorous stories of love should spring for some tickets to see this flick. Most viewers will be ready to confess that it was a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours, after any showing.
Review of Confessions of a Shopaholic
Confessions of a Shopaholic
(2009)
I am ready to confess that I liked this film, most romcom fans will, too!
18 February 2009