A bit overrated, but still an amazing film

The film was still a fun one that will make you laugh and have you leaving the theater feeling like you just stole something valuable and got away with it.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

The movie is wonderful and true, an act of love in all its contradictions and complexity

While I'm not a fashion fanatic, I did watch Devil Wears Prada and I was interested to find out more about the enigmatic Anna Wintour. This movie only skims the surface of life at Vogue, but given the complexity of people, places and objects involved in creating just one issue, the film makers did a pretty good job. I didn't always understand what people were saying. There were too many mumbling asides. But there were some genuine insights, such as how down to earth Anna's sidekick, stylist Grace Coddington is, yet very much an artist. You see how Vogue is not just an observer in fashion, it's a catalyst, a driver of what's coming up. There are some absorbing scenes -- the skinny model eating a cake, the cameraman roped in to a photo shoot, and the agonising debate about which cover photo to use. Wintour proved a tough nut to crack. She's naturally very stiff upper lip. Not intentionally at all, it's just her nature. She's obviously an excellent editor and well-respected. However apart from some of her comments about her family, I felt she remained a closed book.

I loved this documentary: clearly, Anna Wintour wears Prada. In the flesh. Whether or not you have any interest in fashion, this is a relevant piece that delves into the inner-workings of a POWERHOUSE of institutions...& how she runs a fashion magazine. This work is undoubtedly a labor of love, an obsession, a life, a religion, an undeniable passion that demands a sacrifice of self. Anna Wintour IS Vogue. She takes care of business like she was born to do it -- & unlike anyone else. It is awe-inspiring how much ONE PERSON can influence/change the world. Witnessing that, alone, makes this film worth the time to watch.While the movie unfolded, it was difficult to refrain from comparing Anna Wintour to the character of Miranda Priestly, for obvious reasons. Anna Wintour's Vogue turned out to be much more interesting to me than any bit of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. There was nothing condescending about Anna Wintour's countenance, comparatively. She is stoic, unwavering, steady, certain, respectful, honest, demanding, strict, serious -- yes. But not demeaning. HOW TO SAY "NO" WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY has nothing on Anna Wintour! Long live the Queen.

My fashionable daughter insisted that my wife and I watch this movie. I liked it very much even though I am not into fashion. I think the movie gave some interesting insights into Vogue magazine and the power it wields.However, my reaction to Anna Wintour, the Editor in Chief, and Grace Coddington, Vogue's Creative Director is what reinforced in me a conclusion that I became aware of years before. Anna Wintour, who most would say is very good looking, came off as very cold and distant and not especially likable. Grace Coddington on the other hand, who is eight years older and does very little to enhance her looks, especially with her hair, came off as smart, honest, thoughtful and very likable. By the conclusion of the movie, I found Grace Coddington to be by far the better looking of the two. The reason is that she had an inner beauty that shined through while, in my opinion, Anna did not.I learned at an early age that your conception of looks and beauty of a person can change greatly when you get to know that person.

I've worked in and around fashion and the entertainment industry most of my life. I really enjoyed The September Issue as it validated that a lot of work goes into promoting and sustaining the industry.I really liked how Anna Wintour was portrayed and I wholeheartedly agree with what she said about ever leaving the industry...she said she would leave if she found herself getting too mad. I also very much enjoyed Grace Coddington. I think she's probably the most real person in fashion and Vogue and Anna Wintour are lucky to have her.On the other hand, I think we all wish we could be like the character "Andrea" in The Devil Wears Prada. It would be awesome to have access to the greatest fashions in the world and stylists to show you how to wear them, hair and makeup tips and unlimited accessories. But, as we all can see, that's not really the case. Most people working in fashion, magazines, films, TV, etc. look like they've never heard of or seen fashion. Most of them show up for work without hair or makeup done and their outfits look as if they came straight off the racks...of Goodwill.That is, except for Andre Leon Talley. Have you ever seen anyone with more cliché, logo accessories? Again, he's probably a very nice guy, but does he really do anything? He appears to be little more than the office mascot as I have never seen him do any actual work. He always has the latest/greatest swag, but he just comes across as a caftan covered caricature of what a fashion editor should look like. He must really have some juicy dirt on Conde Naste. I don't think a female editor would ever be allowed to get away with not doing any actual work. He's closer to The Devil Wears Prada, LV and any other free designer labeled swag than Ann Wintour. But hey, it's a great job if you can get it! Overall, the documentary was very well done and very interesting to watch.