So, I made a pact with Beth (my best friend :) to not see Confessions of A Shopaholic until we could watch it together. We are both huge fans of the books and love the character of Rebecca Bloomwood--sadly, it is because we both can relate to her a little too well! So, last night was the big night to go out on a girly-date, sip sodas, munch popcorn, and watch this long anticipated film.......one word: BOOOOOOO!!! This movie was nothing like the book--not even a little bit. The books are so endearing because of the British charm and wit, and I can't for the life of me figure out why they used a British actress, but set the movie in New York, and made her an American!?!??! Then to boot, they didn't stick to the story lines at all! Instead of Becky getting into all sorts of funny situations and trying to manage her way out of them in hilarious lies and shenanigans, everything just magically worked out in cheesy fashion. Beth and I found ourselves cringing on several occasions rather than peeing our pants due to the hysterical antics of the book's Becky.
I would rent this one, if you really want to see it. And if you are a fan of the books, go in with really low expectations!
