Confessions of a Shopaholic

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"A new job? Hopefully. A new man? Possibly. A new handbag? Absolutely!"
  • PG
  • 2009
  • 1 hr 44 min
  • 5.8  (82,799)
  • 38

Confessions of a Shopaholic is a romantic comedy film from 2009 that tells the story of a young and fashionable woman named Rebecca Bloomwood, played by Isla Fisher. She is a recent college graduate who dreams of making it big in the fashion industry as a journalist, but in the meantime, she lives in New York City and works as a financial journalist for a gardening magazine.

Despite the fact that Rebecca has a lot of outstanding debt on multiple credit cards, she still can't resist the allure of shopping for designer clothes and accessories. In fact, she's developed a serious shopping addiction and spends most of her days trying to find ways to pay off her debts while still satisfying her shopping cravings. Her life takes a turn when she meets a wealthy entrepreneur named Luke Brandon, played by Hugh Dancy, who owns a high-end fashion magazine called Alette.

Rebecca decides to try her luck and lands an interview at Alette magazine. However, when she is rejected, she decides to submit a fake column about successful money management, and due to a mix-up, her article is published under someone else's name. The column becomes a huge success and she is hired to write a regular column under the pseudonym “The Girl in the Green Scarf”.

As Rebecca's career takes off, so does her life as a shopaholic. Despite her best efforts to save money and pay off her debts, she continues to max out her credit cards and finds herself in even more financial trouble than before. Meanwhile, she begins to develop feelings for Luke, but is conflicted over how to tell him the truth about her real identity and financial situation.

As the pressure mounts, Rebecca realizes she has to confront her issues head-on, both in her personal and professional life. With the help of her friend and co-worker Suze, played by Krysten Ritter, she begins to take steps to overcome her shopping addiction and repair her relationships with those around her.

Confessions of a Shopaholic is a fun and lighthearted movie that explores the themes of addiction, financial responsibility, and self-discovery. Isla Fisher delivers a standout performance as Rebecca, bringing both humor and vulnerability to her portrayal of a woman on the cusp of a major life change. Meanwhile, Hugh Dancy provides the perfect romantic foil as the savvy and successful Luke, who gradually falls for Rebecca's charms despite her many flaws.

Krysten Ritter is also a standout as Rebecca's loyal friend Suze, providing both comedic relief and emotional depth to the story. The supporting cast includes a number of talented actors and actresses, including Joan Cusack as Rebecca's practical and loving mother, John Goodman as her supportive but somewhat hapless father, and Leslie Bibb as Luke's scheming ex-girlfriend.

Overall, Confessions of a Shopaholic is a feel-good romantic comedy that provides plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments. It tackles serious issues with a light touch, and celebrates the power of self-discovery and personal growth. Whether you're a fan of romantic comedies, fashion, or just looking for a fun and uplifting movie to watch, Confessions of a Shopaholic is well worth checking out.

Confessions of a Shopaholic is a 2009 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.8 and a MetaScore of 38.

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  • Release Date
    2009
  • MPAA Rating
    PG
  • Runtime
    1 hr 44 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.8  (82,799)
  • Metascore
    38
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