Confessions of a Shopaholic

Over the weekend some of my girl friends and I finally went to see Confessions of a Shopaholic. The lighthearted film stars Isla Fisher, playing Rebecca Bloomwood, a shopaholic unable to tame her love for spending money on high fashion. Fisher is known for her role in Definitely, Maybe, Hot Rod, Wedding Crashers, and Horton Hears a Who. In the film Bloomwood’s boss turned love interest Luke Brandon played by Hugh Dancy. Dancy has been acting since about 2000 in roles that include Blood and Chocolate, The Jane Austen Book Club, Basic Instinct 2, Ella Enchanted, Black Hawk Down, and many others.

Set in New York City the film is about Rebecca Bloomwood, a twenty something girl unable to control her urge to spend money. Like many people she has numerous credit cards (12 to be exact) and alternates spending on each as to not reach their limits. Faced with losing her job and numerous bills to pay she sets out hunt for a job. Miraculously and ironically she lands a job with a finance magazine as a columnist on how to save money. Her wit and charm grab the attention of her young boss who cannot be happier to have found such a rare talent as Bloomwood.

While trying to keep her spending habits somewhat under control and continue to move up to being a fashion magazine columnist Bloomwood is encounters many issues. The film follows her as she attempts to keep balance between her passion to pursue her career, keep her best friend, date her boss, and keep her financial trouble a secret. While making a point about keeping priorities straight and doing what is best for you the movie keeps the audience entertained and laughing throughout most of the scenes. I thought it was funny and would recommend seeing it on a girl’s night out when you’re looking for a few laughs.