Ready to Wear (Pret-a-Porter)

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Esned N “Prêt-à-Porter” (1994): A Witty and Timeless Fashion Satire Robert Altman’s Prêt-à-Porter is a brilliant and entertaining satire of the fashion world, as sharp, stylish, and funny today as it was in the 90s. Set against the backdrop of Paris Fashion Week, the film weaves together chaotic yet captivating storylines that hilariously expose the quirks and absurdities of the industry. The humor is spot-on, especially the fashion jokes—they’re both biting and endearing. The narrative glides effortlessly through its ensemble cast, blending glamour and chaos in a way that keeps you fully engaged. Visually, Prêt-à-Porter is a feast. The stunning costumes and vibrant settings perfectly capture the energy of the fashion world. Altman’s signature style of overlapping dialogue and spontaneous moments adds to the film’s lively, unpredictable charm. The cast is absolutely incredible! With icons like Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Julia Roberts, Tim Robbins, and countless cameos from real-life fashion legends, the film is a masterclass in ensemble acting. Each actor brings their own unique flair, making every moment memorable. What’s truly remarkable is how well the film has aged. While it reflects the spirit of 90s fashion, its themes—image, media frenzy, and human flaws—remain universal and relevant. Altman manages to critique the industry while also celebrating its creativity, striking a perfect balance between parody and homage. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or just in the mood for a clever and stylish comedy, Prêt-à-Porter is a must-watch. A fabulous blend of wit, substance, and satire that continues to captivate audiences. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/11/24 Full Review Blu B It's clearly trying to satire the fashion industry simliar to something like Nashville. But it never makes all these subplots into a cohesive narrative, despite some decent acting. The cinematography is ok. Some elements are a lot stronger than others such as the memorable setting, lavish location/sets, costumes, and it's quite colorful and pops. The camerawork is pretty decent as well. It keeps you interested just enough probably longer than it should through the meandering and flat humor (Dog Poop is the running gag). Eventually though the subpar pacing and editing start to show by the latter half of the second act and it just feels like it starts to really drag with no payoff. There are moments where the satire breaks through. The ending is pretty decent and probably the most though provoking scene, but the rest feels dragged out, bloated, and some story arcs it's not really clear what they contribute to the satire on fashion. Robert/Robbins fling doesn't really add anything, the mogul accidental death/love triangle doesn't really add much either and feels like they could've been cut completely. Although the acting is pretty decent in those scenes so its kind of a double edged sword. This is about 30-40 minutes too long overall. And the soundtrack is kind of a mess from 80's music, generic international tracks, and others that never really forms anything unique and just feels like a mess overall. This needed to trim out some story arcs and have better satire at the end of the day. I can't really recommend this to anyone even fans of the actors because there is so many that no one actor gets that much screentime. And Altman has done much better. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Gareth v It's hard to write a satire around an industry that does a pretty job of doing it organically. Poor effort all round. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Boring and lifeless. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/22 Full Review steve d unpleasant and not amusing. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member When you have to force yourself not to daydream while watching a film, that's a huge sign of how uninteresting the film is. Pret-a-porter (Ready to wear) tries to be something and fails miserably. Thank the heavens for its excellent soundtrack. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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