Confessions of a Shopaholic

Just about the only reason to see this film is for the highly charismatic and downright adorable Isla Fisher. She plays Rebecca Bloomwoood, a writer, and the shopaholic of the title, who aspires to work for Alette, a top fashion magazine obviously modeled after Vogue. Through circumstance she ends up working for a financial magazine, and she has all the qualifications for this as Barry Bonds has to spearhead a "just say no campaign". This film takes a humorous look at what is obviously a very serious problem for many people, and there are some laughs, although not quite enough. The film is also populated by some stock characters, the evil corporate type, snooty rival, and of course the handsome and sincere love interest. There's nothing wrong with this as long as the the film has enough substance to keep your interest, and this film falls somewhat short on this account. The film could have also used a little more of a back story as to what caused Rebecca to turn to shopping for emotional comfort. I know it's a comedy so it didn't have to be too heavy but a little more of that would have served the film well. Isla Fisher though is a joy to watch and I can't wait to see her in a more worthwhile project.

Rating - 2 Stars