Movie Review Monday #35: From Prada to Nada

My sister and I watched From Prada to Nada with the goal of mocking it mercilessly. With a title like that, how could we not? Well, I'm definitely not saying that it was a good film, but there was just something not entirely mockable about it. Maybe we should have checked its rating on Rotten Tomatoes first - 21% is such an awkward rating. It needs to be 10% or below in order to be truly worthy of a bad movie night, and 50% or more to have a chance at being genuinely entertaining. Alas (for you), this was the only film I've watched since MI:4, so you'll just have to read about it. Thoughts:


1. This was based loosely on Sense and Sensibility - I suppose it could be called a modern retelling set in Los Angeles with a Mexican twist. I don't think I would have recognized the Austen connection on my own though. There were too many liberties taken with the story. For example, Wilmer Valderrama plays the Colonel Brandon role. I've always found the essence of Colonel Brandon to be his mature age and quiet strength. Actually, Wilmer did play quiet strength in this film, so maybe they got that right. Also actually, the more I'm thinking about it, the more I think they followed things rather closely. I'm so sleepy.
2. One thing was for sure: The makeup artist on this film needs to find a new career. Camilla Belle looked like a freaking Oompa Loompa. Proof:

You can't really tell from this picture, but I promise I was irritated by the makeup throughout the entire film.

3. Speaking of Camilla Belle, can someone please give her eyebrows an award? They are worthy.
4. Some of the dialogue was painful. Many of the L.A. Mexican cliches were also painful. All of the scenes (two) with the dad in them were painful. I was not sad when he died.
5. Jenna and I had Chanello's pizza while watching this. It was not in any way marred by our viewing experience. So yummy. 


In conclusion, half a claw up. I'd pass on it. I'm sure you were already planning on passing on it based on its title, but it's nice to have confirmation, isn't it? You're welcome.