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  • Actors: Isla Fisher, Krysten Ritter, Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack, John Goodman
  • Directors: P.J. Hogan
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Walt Disney Studios
  • DVD Release Date: 29 Jun 2009
  • Run Time: 100 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001QOGX50
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 90 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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It’s way past time that Isla Fisher bagged herself a leading role, after solid supporting turns in the likes of Wedding Crashers and Definitely, Maybe and finally, in Confessions Of A Shopaholic, the ex-soap star gets her chance.

She seizes it quite well, too. Based on the Sophie Kinsella book of the same name, Confessions Of A Shopaholic is a fairly conventional romantic comedy, but it’s still a very enjoyable one. It’s directed by PJ Hogan, who previously gave us the excellent double bill of Muriel’s Wedding and My Best Friend’s Wedding, and it follows Fisher’s character Rebecca as she tries to cover up her dedication to shopping, while yearning for a job on a fashion magazine.

The plot goes through the fairly standard shenanigans of the genre, but there are one or two things that lift Confessions Of A Shopaholic above the norm. Firstly, it’s breezy and very good fun. Secondly, PJ Hogan knows this genre better than most, and fashions (no pun intended) a quite tight movie. And thirdly there’s Fisher. It may not be a role that makes her an outright movie star, but there’s compelling evidence here that she’s got the talent to be a leading lady in her own right. This, her first stab at headlining such a film, works really quite well, and her charm and enthusiasm is the best thing in it. Worth taking a look at. –-Jon Foster

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmm, 7 Sep 2009
By J. Marsh (Chatham, Kent) - See all my reviews
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Being a massive fan of Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic books, I was really looking forward to this film, but unfortunately it was a big let down for me. In fact, I actually fell asleep halfway through and my other half left the room to do something else. I think Isla Fisher makes a good Becky, but there were only a few scenes that were true to the books. And why set this in America when it is truly a British story? There are very many excellent British actresses and actors that could have played the parts just as well (if not better in some cases) as the American cast. There were no real laugh out loud moments which was very disappointing. I'd recommend reading the books, they are fantastic and very funny.
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24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars When the going gets tough - the tough go shopping, 9 Mar 2009
By KAT "tatethegr8" (Kettering Northants) - See all my reviews
I've been waiting for this film to be released since I first heard it was in production - 6 months ago - and it's been a long wait! I've been chomping at the bit to go and see it since I heard it was coming out in February. I've read every book in this series and so I had high hopes for the film. I wasn't dissapointed - much! While the film was very laugh-out-loud funny for most of the time, it only stuck loosly to the theme of the book. For a start, Rebecca lives in London and the film is set in New York. There are also some very funny moments in the book that I wish would have panned out on screen. Also, books one and two are merged, the ending of two providing the finale of this film. But while I preferred the book, the film was very good, and Isla Fisher more than matched up to my image of Becky - actually I thought Isla portrayed a better Becky than the Becky we meet in the book, coming across as more endearing and innocent and you really feel sorry for her in parts.
Hugh Dancy plays Luke Brandon, and while they altered his character a lot, (For a start he's editor of Successful Saving in the film while in the book he's head honcho of his own multi-million pound firm) I think he did a very good job of playing Luke, even if in my imagination Luke Brandon was taller and more clean-cut.

All in all this film is a good watch, and I got totally lost in the plot line. And while a lot of characters have been altered for the screen I still enjoyed it. Maybe it wasn't wise to release a film about a shopoholic when people are drowning in a credit-crunch but it brings a little light relief into otherwise depressing times. All in all, Isla and Hugh did a great job in the lead roles and I would like a few sequals pan out - particularly 'Ties the Knot' and 'Baby'
For anyone going to see this film, I'd say see it first then read the book - for me having done it in the reverse kind of spoiled the film for me as it didn't quite match up to my expectations having read the book first. Nevertheless I will be buying this when it comes out. A feel-good comedy/romance that even the thriftiest person would enjoy.
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I was expecting..., 9 Jun 2009
By Andreea-Lygia Popescu (Faroe Islands) - See all my reviews
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I was thrilled when I heard about "Confessions of a Shopaholic" will become a movie. Exactly because I am a big fan of the entire book series.

And than the movie came. But it disappointed me somehow. The cast was excellent, Becky being the one I imagined reading the books, Luke the same. But there the resemblence stopped. Ok, you'll accuse me of being one of those single-minded persons who sees only one side of the medal. But...sorry, I can not! Becky is English, more English than Bridget Jones herself and to transform her in an American... Suze was supposed to meet Tarquin "on the way" and he was a plain, borring, rich, horrible (in Becky's opinion) dressed, Scottish guy, who did not even interest Suze, in the begining. And Becky...Becky was supposed to work for a television. Luke had Brandon communications from the start, he did not work for anyone. And so on....

This is always the mistake the writters do. They take a funny book (I would not use the adjective "great" because it isn't the case) and transform it in something that, they believe, would be more appealling for the larger public. For me, Becky Bloomwood died in the moment she became American.

On the other hand, it was kind of funny, well acted and I have to admit that Isla Fisher did a great job. But it lacked something, a spark, a little bit more chemistry between the main characters. Maybe Alicia Billington should have been more of a villain than a ... clown who tried so hard to be mean. But, in the end, it is a funny movie for a Sunday rainy afternoon spend with your girl-friends and a warning for what you may become if you are addicted to shopping (I've started to believe I am one...).
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4.0 out of 5 stars Okay, nothing new but enjoyable
There is nothing new or particularly intelligent about Confssions of a shopaholic, but what you do get is a nice, heartwarming chic flick. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Victoria M. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value.
I bought this for my sister as i think she is abit like the lead. Great value for money and quick dispatch.
Published 1 month ago by Tamara C. Tozer

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that impressed.
I have to admit i was a little intrigued when i heard about this movie and the trailers made the movie look quite funny so i bought it but, to be honest i was horribly... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Horsfield

5.0 out of 5 stars shopaholic movie
i watched it in cinema
it was great had a lot of laugh
and i wasn't the only one :) :)
yes the books are better
but this movie is not far behind... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bojan Jovanovic

4.0 out of 5 stars brillant!!
This film is a great girly comedy!! and great for a girly night in. Makes you want to shop tho.. for that green scarf!
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Beverley L. Spence

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and fun!
An easy and fun 'non-brainer'!

I really enjoyed it, however, on first viewing felt disappointed that it wasn't true to the book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ell

1.0 out of 5 stars not like the books at all.
I have to agree with the 1 star reviewers here. This film is not great. Even if you havent read the books, it's not great. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Firth

1.0 out of 5 stars Utter disappointment
This was such a disappointment that I felt I had to warn others not to see it! I love the Shopaholic series and whilst Becky in the books is irresponsible and flighty, she... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Freeman

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute rubbish!
I bought this DVD on a whim after a trip to New York so that I could relive the sights and shopping of Manhattan. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Janbie

3.0 out of 5 stars A film of two halves
Being honest I almost switched it off after the first half hour. Readers of the books know that Becky is ditsy but Fisher's portrayal of her was totally idiotic as was the silly... Read more
Published 5 months ago by cheekygirl

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