Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)

I was all prepared for an idiotic romantic comedy about a girl who bonds with a guy over their mutual hobby of shopping. What I got was a fairly clever, fairly likable romantic comedy with a serious undertone of the difficulties of shopping addiction. When Isla Fisher confesses to Hugh Dancy the reason why she shops, it is heartbreaking and rings true. Now, does it all turn out right (somewhat miraculously) at the end? Of course, but it also is fair to its characters and its audience. Much more interesting a movie than I gave it credit for. 3.5 stars.