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Confessions of a Shopaholic

Directed by P.J. Hogan

PG

2009 1h 44mComedy, Romance

5.926%49%

In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping – a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can't quite get her foot in the door – until ironically, she snags a job as an advice columnist for a financial magazine published by the same company.

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Cast of Confessions of a Shopaholic

Isla FisherRebecca Bloomwood
Hugh DancyLuke Brandon
Krysten RitterSuze
Joan CusackJane Bloomwood
John GoodmanGraham Bloomwood
John LithgowEdgar West
Kristin Scott ThomasAlette Naylor
Fred ArmisenRyan Koenig
Leslie BibbAlicia Billington
Lynn RedgraveDrunken Lady at Ball
Robert StantonDerek Smeath
Julie HagertyHayley
Nick CornishTarquin
Wendie MalickMiss Korch
Clea LewisMiss Ptaszinski
Stephen GuarinoAllon
Tuomas HiltunenJani Virtanen
Yoshiro KonoRyuichi
John SalleyD. Freak
Lennon ParhamJoyce
Christine EbersoleTV Show Host
Michael PanesRussell
Kaitlin HopkinsEvent Planner
Katherine SigismundClare
Alexandra BalahoutisPrada Manager
Elisabeth RileyPrada Store Shopper
Madeleine Rockwitz8-Year-Old Rebecca
Tommy DavisJani's Colleague
Andrew SerwerMr. Lewis
Kelli BarrettGirl in Black / Talking Mannequin
Kristen ConnollyGirl in Pink
Paloma GuzmánSvelte Manhattanite #1
Ilana LevineSvelte Manhattanite #2
Lenora MaySuze's Mom
Ed CrescimanniSuze's Dad
Susan BlommaertCharity Store Orla
Jenn HarrisChristy
Matt ServittoHead Waiter
Jennifer KimDenny & George Clerk
Ginifer KingWoman Candidate
Steve GreensteinHot Dog Vendor
Bill CorsairHod Dog Stand Patron
Heidi KristofferAlette Girl
Claire LautierSample Sale Competitor
Brandi BurkhardtSample Sale Worker
Denicia Marie JeffersonSample Sale Security #1
Renée VictorBag Lady
Scott EvansChad, the Mail Clerk
Asmeret GhebremichaelAlette Receptionist
Chris P. BachmanMail Room Clerk
Peter KapetanGin and Tonic Guy
Jim HolmesComintex CEO
Claudia RocafortBusinesswoman
Molly ReganSmeath Assistant
Rose RosconiSwap Meet Vendor
Robin E. BillsonSwap Meet Vendor #2
Richard G. BatistaSwap Meet Vendor #3
Maeve YoreWedding Planner
Ptolemy SlocumBorders Assistant #1
Jenny PowersBorders Assistant #2
Vinci AlonsoPrada Salesperson
Jennifer SmithSara
Gonzalo EscuderoAlette's Date
Tim WareFund Manager
Anjali BhimaniGirl #1
Jonathan TischBank Lender
Shonn WileyGood-Looking Guy
Brad AldousAlicia's Friend at Party
Annie ChadwickEdgar West's Wife
Laurie ColeRyan Koenig's Girlfriend
Kara JacksonWoman Hit with Fish
Yadira SantanaFan Vending Lady
Charles De La RosaBarman
Jordyn Taylor WilseaLittle Girl at Borders
Harvey WaldmanAdvertising Exec
Howard SamuelsohnAdvertising Exec
Marceline HugotSaleswoman
Abby LeeBridesmaid
Caitlin McCollBridesmaid
Marie-Pierre BeausejourBridesmaid
Bea MillerShoestore Girl
Peyton ListShoestore Girl
Izzy PalmieriShoestore Girl
Ed HelmsGarret E. Barton (uncredited)
P.J. HoganDirector
Sophie KinsellaWriter
Kayla AlpertWriter
Tracey JacksonWriter
Tim FirthWriter
Jerry BruckheimerProducer

Confessions of a Shopaholic Ratings & Reviews

Manuel FrangisMarch 21, 2025
I just watched Confessions of a Shopaholic and I would give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. My teacher got me to watch this and honestly it was not bad. I was not sure what to expect but it turned out to be a fun comedy with a surprising amount of good information about finances and spending habits. The story follows Rebecca Bloomwood a journalist with a serious shopping addiction who dreams of working for a high end fashion magazine. The problem is she is drowning in debt but instead of facing it she keeps making things worse. Watching her try to balance her career friendships and nonstop impulse buying makes for a fun and sometimes stressful story. Isla Fisher is great in the lead role. She brings a ton of energy and charm to Rebecca making her likable even when she is making terrible financial decisions. Her comedic timing is perfect and she fully commits to the over the top moments while also making the more serious ones work. Even when she is making bad choices you still root for her to figure things out. The supporting cast is solid too. Hugh Dancy plays the love interest Luke Brandon and has a great balance of seriousness and humor. He is the complete opposite of Rebecca which makes their dynamic work well. Kristin Scott Thomas and Joan Cusack also bring fun performances adding to the overall charm of the movie. The humor in Confessions of a Shopaholic is a mix of slapstick comedy awkward situations and over the top shopping montages. Some jokes land really well while others feel a little predictable but overall it keeps the movie light and entertaining. It does not take itself too seriously which makes it an easy watch. One of the best things about the movie is how it actually teaches you something about spending money and debt. Even though it is a romantic comedy it highlights how easy it is to fall into bad financial habits and how hard it can be to get out. Seeing Rebecca struggle with bills credit cards and impulsive shopping actually made me think about spending in a different way. I learned a lot of useful information while still having fun watching the movie. The fashion in this movie is also a huge highlight. Every outfit Rebecca wears is bold colorful and over the top just like her personality. The way the movie showcases designer brands and shopping culture makes it clear why she is so obsessed with it all. Even if you are not into fashion the visuals make everything pop and keep it interesting. The pacing is solid but there are a few moments that feel a little dragged out. Some of the conflicts are predictable and you can see where the story is going pretty early on. The romantic subplot works but it does not feel as strong as Rebecca’s personal journey with her finances. The reason I am giving it 3.5 instead of a higher rating is that while it is fun and has a good message it does not have the same impact as other romantic comedies. Some of the humor feels a little forced and the story follows a pretty familiar formula. But even with that it is still a good movie with an entertaining story and a useful lesson. Overall Confessions of a Shopaholic is a fun lighthearted comedy with a good message about financial responsibility. I was not expecting to like it as much as I did and I actually learned a lot from it. I had a good time watching it and I would definitely recommend it if you want a mix of comedy fashion and a little bit of financial wisdom.

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