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First and foremost, I would like to thank Nuffnang for the sneak preview tickets to watch the Confessions of a Shopaholic. This happens to be one of those movies that I love and the rest of my "friends" (fortunately) do not hate - High School Musical - hate.

As a living-breathing-writer myself, this movie is totally NOT realistic!

Seriously, how can one be offered a job at a prestigious fashion magazine and only be required to generate one 500 word article (column) a month? Get real! I don't see people at Prestige with such luxury.

This clearly defines how movies are merely fragments of reality with a huge amount of unrealistic content to "spice things up". When is the last time you actually see a guy in tights and a cape going around saving the world?

Now, I'm not saying that movies should be realistic - the "spice" is what makes it watch-able. I'm just saying it isn't realistic, so stop dreaming. Working at fashion magazines isn't that glamorous, but it beats dailies (newspapers).

Teddybear says the choice of the female lead, Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher), is excellent - ditsy and gorgeous! It's a good combination really. It's not easy to go gaga over the smallest things and yet still come out looking beautiful. I for one cannot do that – cute, maybe; beautiful, no way.

The male lead, Luke Brandon (Hugh Dancy), on the other hand isn't as outstanding. He is okay... But the thing about being "okay" is that anyone can accomplish it. In other words, they are more dispensable compare to the rest of the crew.

Everyone is dispensable, some are just more dispensable than others, no?

Another role that I'd like to highlight is the "best friend", Suze (Krysten Ritter). I'm sure she could have looked prettier with a different set of clothes and make-up. But for her role of a "best friend", she is perfect - acting and all!

Reminds me of my best friend. In her world, I will never outshine her. In mine, she does the same. It gets a little complicated when best friends fight for the same attention. It causes conflicts. In time, one will eventually start getting frustrated and the "friendship" somewhat gets affected.

Note: These are just my views, you don't have to agree.

Before I go into the plot of the movie, lets get something straight. I am no expert in movies. In fact, I'm no expert in anything.

We all know that reviews are done by experts (supposed to be). So, I generally do not qualify to review anything. That been said, I have come to a conclusion that I am going to review stuff on my terms. It's more like an opinion piece. You can choose to close your browser or you can read on, it's entirely up to you.

I wasn't sure what to expect of the movie but I knew I'd love it. Have been looking forward to it since I accidentally chanced upon it at Borders during a dinner date with Teddybear and the TSF - Leon only if not mistaken. Come to think of it, it was pretty late that I learned about it. Like two-three weeks ago?

I know, it's pathetic. Bite me! Hurhur. *Joke* Don't you dare!

I LOVE bimbotic movies - Legally Blonde, House Bunny... Walt Disney productions are my favourites! I like the rest too, but I would pick bimbotic over action, intellectual and etc; any day, any time. Explains my layout design, doesn't it? Lets not go into that.

The movie features Rebecca Bloomwood (aka Becky), a lovely red-head who loooves to shop. By love, I mean the total addiction kind - head over heels.

When Becky walks pass a store, it's as though the mannequins speaks to her, convincing her that their product is all she needs to make the world better. She describes shopping, during a Shopaholic-group, as though she is describing heaven.

The tone of the film is pretty comical, which makes it so enjoyable - the theatre is filled with laughter from time to time. Especially the way Becky's personal bill collector, Derek Smeath, "stalks her".

In total, she owes Mr. Smeath some 16,000 dollars. After losing her job as a journalist, she decides to apply for her dream job - fashion correspondent for the prestigious Alette magazine. Unfortunately, the position gets filled before she arrives. What's left is an opening at a sister magazine, Successful Saving.

The guy at the front desk assures her that the magazine group is a family, and once you're in, you're in. The only problem is that the magazine that ends up hiring Becky is a financial advice magazine.

Becky's boss is Luke Brandon, handsome, smart and very much wealthy.

Becky, or rather "the girl in the green scarf" is a surprise hit. She writes in a way that allows average individuals to understand the financial restraints. Things are going pretty well with her new job and her surprise romance with Luke.

She somehow manages to convince all that Mr. Smeath is an ex-boyfriend stalking her. Mr. Smeath continues to pursue with no avail. But like all lies, it soon unravels. The worst happened when the truth came to light on national TV! All goes downhill from there for Becky.

She storms into the room where the Shopaholic-group gathered. Becky shares her plans to give up her purchases to raise money and pay off her debts.

The most memorial scene is the auctioning of the green scarf, which raises 300 dollars for her. In total, she raises just about right, 16,000 dollars.

Returning the favour to Mr. Smeath, she repays her debt in bottles of coins - a full room.

The last scene shows Becky walking pass the mannequins sitting/standing at the display windows of boutiques. She resists the temptation and happily walks ahead to find Luke standing in front of her, stopping her footsteps.

She soon finds out that Luke is in fact the mystery bidder (both of them) that purchased the green scarf, which ends up back in her hands.

Verdict

With the global economic downturn, this is something refreshing. Everyone is talking about bad times. Only in movies you are able to see such joy in spending.

Some says the timing for the film couldn't be worse. I on the other hand think it couldn't be better!