Confessions Of A Shopaholic

" You know that thing when you see someone cute and he
smiles, and your heart kinda goes like warm, butter sliding down hot toast,
that's what is like when I see a store. " - Rebecca Bloomwood.

Everybody, especially girls should know the story by now as this movie is based by Sophie Kinsella's best-selling books "Confessions Of A Shopaholic" and "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan". Well, for those who haven't read the book yet, go watch the movie now! or read the book -lah. You could probably figure out the story just by the title. (=

Oh, but why watch this movie?

The reason? Isla Fisher.

I loved her since watching The Wedding Crashers, and Definitely, Maybe! (the awesome love story in 2008) simply because she shines and glows in every movie, plus she makes a super great impression everytime on-screen. IMO, i think she's a little underrated, because she's really talented. Therefore, i was delighted that she finally had the chance to lead a movie! Yippee!

Isla Fisher plays Rebecca Bloowood, a journalist who is very obsessive with shopping, and finds herself entangled in many debts. This movie wouldn't be a screwball comedy without Isla Fisher. She appears to radiate a natural comedy aura, and she carries it effotlessly. She displays an excellent sense of comic timing, and of course, her beautiful cutesy smile. Watching Fisher's hilarious antics portraying Becky might be the most pleasurable and relaxing thing to do because you can't stop laughing.

She just makes you accept the ridiculous and exaggerated notions (but it must be like that, to show how obsessive Becky's character with shopping) in the movie, you just cannot dislike her and thinks that she deserves the humiliation and stuff. Yes, she brings a likable factor to her character despite being a bit bimbotic at times, though i think she's unique and quite intelligent, but she's just a crazy shopper. and Isla Fisher manages to capture all that charm and unique-ness. lol. it's just super duper funny. XD

Also, she doesn't mind "uglyfying" herself on the big screen. For example, the fan dance scene, that was absolutely, absolutely, absolutely, hilarious, everybody in the theatres was laughing (actually everybody was laughing throughout the whole movie). It's just so awesome that dance scene.

ohmy, how can i not mention the clothes. Candy, bright coloured designer clothings, just only for Becky Bloomwood. she has her own style and sense of fashion that would kinda blow you away. lol. i love the colours!!!!!!!! and Isla Fisher is so prettyyy!!! XD

.Becky finds herself in a "shoe" situation.

.some of her expressions in the movie were totally priceless.

.i love the Finnish part! *slaps* "men like you were the reason i left Finland". XD

.Krysten Ritter plays Suze, Becky's best friend.

.Hugh Dancy plays Luke Brandon, Becky's love interest. He's hot!

All in all, if you're looking for a light-hearted comedy, Shopaholic is just the right one for you. It makes you smile and laugh all the way through and feeling sad when something doesn't turn out for the better for our heroine. Does it have a moral lesson? Yes, Becky learned her lesson quite the hard way and turned over a new leaf. It has lovable characters, ohmygod, Tarkie is so cute! and Fisher's portrayal of Becky, vivacious and exuberant. It leaves you wanting for more of Becky Bloomwood's antics. Good!