Visited on May 2, 2026
🚨Possible Spoilers Ahead! 🚨
After hearing that Devil Wears Prada would be returning with the same core group of actors and actresses, my husband and I were skeptically psyched for the sequel.
The original Devil Wears Prada came out in 2006. It found great success, earning three Golden Globe and two Academy Award nominations. Meryl Streep won a Golden Globe for her iconic performance as Miranda Priestly.
The original movie follows the story of Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), an aspiring journalist living in New York City. Desperate to make a name for herself in the publication field, Andy interviews for an assistant role at Runway magazine. She hopes that working there will allow her to get her foot in the door.
Runway is a fashion magazine managed by the demanding Editor-in-Chief Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). She is unimpressed with Andy’s lack of fashion sense and knowledge. Despite this though, Miranda decides to hire Andy anyway, surprising her First Assistant Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) and Fashion Director Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci).
Andy is whisked into a world of stress and high expectations as Miranda’s demands pile up. As the story progresses, Andy and viewers are posed with the question: “How far would you go to keep your job?”
The movie is humorous, but has a meaningful message about workplace hustle culture and integrity. It’s a cult classic early 2000s movie that I adore, but its not necessarily in need of a sequel.
However, we went to see Devil Wears Prada 2 anyway, hoping that it wouldn’t be the next victim in a slew of subpar remakes and sequels. We chose to see the movie at a classic theater, reminiscent of a time when the original movie came out.
The Cameo Theatre in Weymouth Massachusetts at 14 Columbian Street is a little slice of (modernized) history. From the marquee out front to the cozy, classic interior and certainly to the fair pricing, the theater is absolutely charming.
The theater has a small concession stand with very impressive pricing. A small popcorn will only run you $5.25!
The staff scanning our tickets and working the concession stand were very friendly and welcoming.
As we watched the movie, I couldn’t help but think how wonderful this theatre is for sensory sensitive individuals.
There are few things I like less than loud environments. Recently, my left ear has been doing this fun thing where it just shuts off when an environment is too loud. When this happens, I can’t hear out of that ear and it feels like it’s underwater. Needless to say, if I didn’t like loud noises before, my disdain is even worse now.
I often find seeing movies in newer theaters that offer the IMAX experience, featuring enhanced sound and laser displays, to be bothersome. The movie is always far too loud and I often get a headache from the bright screen and motion. I actively seek out theaters that are smaller and more like the theaters I grew up seeing movies at. One of my favorites is the Patriot Cinemas in the Hingham Shipyard. Now, I can add the Cameo to that list as well!
The movie’s sound was at a perfect level. I could hear the dialogue without feeling overwhelmed by the loud surround sound. There were a couple “jump scare” loud sounds that had the whole audience jump a bit (a car horn, someone falling, etc.), but they were far and few between. I can’t even imagine how much worse the scare would have been at a newer theater with a higher volume level.
The movie screen is smaller when compared to a newer theatre, but it’s perfect in my opinion. We could see the movie just fine from our seats in the middle of the theater, and the older screen model allows for comfortable visuals.
The chairs are also super comfy. While they don’t recline, it was easy to get cozy and relax in them. They are also far more comfortable than the traditional movie theater seats I grew up with!
The theater has ceiling fans on instead of a blowing air vent. The fans are a nice touch to ensure the air isn’t too stuffy, but I was a little chilly during the movie. Next time, I’ll bring a sweater or blanket with me.
I posted a YouTube video on my experience that shows more of the layout of the theater!
Mini Review for Cameo Theater
Overall 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The pricing is very fair (the movie ticket is $9.50 in person or $11.25 online and that pricing is for a Sat night).
The atmosphere is unlike any other modern movie theater I’ve gone to. It is very reminiscent of older theaters while still being modern and clean. The customer service is fantastic.
Also, I love where its located in Weymouth as you can walk around Columbian Sq. afterwards, which certainly adds to the charm of the evening! However, parking can be difficult.
Sensory Rating 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The volume level movies in this theatre is superior for noise sensitive individuals. The screen being smaller and not enhanced with the newer laser technology seemed to make the lighting experience more pleasant as well. The fan cools the theater down, so be sure to bring a sweater. The constant movement of air prevents stuffiness in the theater, so for me it was worth being a little chilly.
Accessibility Rating 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There is plenty of space to navigate the theater on a mobility device. There is also a specific seating area for handicap folks to roll their mobility devices into. I did not see the bathroom, so this rating does not include it.
Now, it’s time for the second part of our double feature: the movie review of Devil Wear Prada 2!
The second movie catches back up with Andy Sachs and the Runway gang 20 years after the first movie concludes. The movie begins with Andy and her colleagues at an awards dinner for outstanding journalists. During the awards ceremony, they all receive a text that their publication has been shut down, leaving them unemployed. This leads to a recurring theme in this movie: the death of traditional journalism and news outlets.
As someone who holds an English degree with a focus in journalism, I could go on and on about this topic, but to save you the time: journalism and the way we get our news has gone through a tremendous shift in the past decade or so. That shift is not all positive.
With the advent of technology, information is provided to us at all times. This means that what is considered news, or even worthy of someone clicking on, has drastically changed. As a result, the art of journalism is tougher to achieve. Technology has also shifted the way we consume news and media. Gone are the days that you need to subscribe to a paper route to get your news. Now, you can just log into an app and have your news anytime, anywhere. Personally, I prefer print newspapers and magazines, but I do see the benefit of consuming news online as well. I’d be remise not to acknowledge that in addition to technology, the current political landscape has also shifted journalism. It has altered the trust in and definition of the media for many.
These themes are huge in this movie. Andy even yells “Journalism still f***ing matters!” during her awards speech, after finding out she lost her job.
The plot lines regarding Runway magazine showcase the theme too as Miranda and Nigel struggle with the fact that people don’t read magazines anymore and they now have to “create online content.” As Nigel says, “I spend my day creating content people scroll past as they pee.”
Shortly after losing her job, Andy gets a call to take a position as a features editor at Runway magazine, primarily to generate some good press for the company after a recent scandal threatens to cancel their brand.
Andy returns to Runway, reuniting with Miranda and Nigel. She meets some new faces, too. Emily, though, is no longer at Runway. We don’t catch up with her until later when Andy and Miranda meet with her to apologize to her brand, Dior, for the scandal. They also beg her not to cut advertising funding for Runway. That’s when we find out that Emily is an executive of the brand.
From there, the plot picks up considerably. I don’t want to spoil anything, so I won’t delve into it too much, but one of the things my husband and I noted was the amount of plot lines going on in this movie. There’s the scandal, Runway’s potential change of ownership, Emily’s desires and motivations, Andy’s love story, Miranda’s existential crisis, a cut throat writing opportunity that Andy is considering, and Nigel’s internal desires to lead Runway.
Some of the solutions to the plot lines are only known by the characters until almost the very end. This felt a little too long to wait for a resolution and at some points left us feeling confused as to what was happening. I don’t watch a lot of mystery movies, but I read mystery books and the ambiguity of the movie’s plot reminded me of when you are deep in a mystery novel and taking guesses at who dunnit, just with less clarity.
The second overarching theme in this movie is: “we’re all human and we all screw up sometimes.” While at first I thought it was just a nice sentiment, I think it’s meant to intertwine with and enhance the movie’s theme of AI usage in our society.
Miranda becomes concerned about the future of Runway when she hears someone talking about how eventually every publication, and all content in general, will be AI generated. This triggers somewhat of an existential crisis for her.
The future of AI and its content is a minor theme, but the larger theme of humans creating content for Runway and the emphasis on “no one being perfect” is meant to challenge those who use AI to create content or support it. However, it’s a pretty universal understanding that even though humans make errors, their authentic content is always preferred over AI’s, so this theme feels a little overdone.
Finally, I want to talk about the “nostalgia factor” of the movie. I’ve noticed with sequels that many people comment on the use of blatant nostalgia bait. There are certainly some call backs to the original movie, such as Andy saying “I used to have your job” to the first assistant, or the line “a million girls would kill for this job,” but the movie doesn’t rely heavily on nostalgia for its plot. It’s a solid movie on its own with some reminiscing sprinkled in.
I also think the new characters are great additions to the film and appreciate that they are not at the center of a new plot line for this movie while the original cast becomes background characters, as some sequels tend to do.
Overall – 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I think the movie is worth a watch for a lighthearted, good time. The plot is solid, albeit a bit busy and the acting is amazing (no surprise there given who’s in it). It is just the right amount of nostalgic, funny, and thought provoking. My favorite part of the movie is seeing Miranda try to navigate saying nasty comments from a “safe 2026 HR perspective.”
I know this double feature review was a little different, but I hope you enjoyed it! I loved writing theater and movie reviews for my college’s newspaper and thought I’d give it a try here, too!
Thank you for your support! 😊
-Jess
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