Owning Your Mistakes (literally) - Confessions of a Shopaholic (Movie Commentary & Reaction) 

This movie was my favorite when I was a kid. It's so refreshing seeing a protagonist truly and wholeheartedly apologize for her mistakes.

My economics teacher made me and my class watch this. I've never been more scared of the responsibilities of credit cards.

I seriously believe Isla Fisher is such an underrated actress. She literally CARRIED this movie on her back, like she makes a potentially very annoying character such a loveable trainwreck. Too bad this movie didn't do too well in the box office and unfairly trashed by critics. Edit: Btw that blonde girl from the auction is from the Cabin in the Woods..

11:23 I mean, whoever thought of casting Joan Cusack and John Goodman as Rebecca’s Parents deserves more credit. They were very funny.

The reason the blonde woman in the elevator went after the main love interest is because she heard he's VERY well off (mom's last name was the clue). She's just after the money - she's not actually into him.

It's always been kinda funny to me how her love interest ends up being a really rich CEO. Nothing fixes a shopping addiction more than a rich boyfriend ❤ So inspiring❤

If I recall correctly (and it's been a good long while since I read these books) Derek Smeath wasn't a bad guy. They paint him out to be the villain, but in the end Becky realizes that he's just doing his job, and they have a nice final moment of mutual respect when she turns in the money. I thought that was a way better ending than the pettiness in the movie, as fun as it is. I love the campiness of this movie, thank you both for doing it!

Don't know if you guys noticed, but the love interest was Prince Char from Ella Enchanted!

Even though the debt guy is doing his job it's relatable to people to see him as the villain because they really are that stalkerish in real life. It's so much of an issue that here in America, that it was brought up in politics a little while back as something to reform. Paying off debts is important and this movie is a comedy but for people who aren't this frivolous and genuinely had no other choice, people see debt collectors as villainous, especially since people tend to get into debt by predatory means. I'm sure you guys know that though, just wanted to say it anyway.

The debt collector was obviously in the wrong? He harasses her at work and then continues to harass her on a public television show, how in any world would that be okay

Here in my country, debt collectors depending on the company, are very much stalkers. I get it that Derek in theory is doing his job, but we see him in the movie saying to his coworkers things like "befriend them and then blackmail them with all their debt", that's very much abusive and illegal. I think Derek totally deserved what happened in the end of the movie, he was rude even to his coworkers and we see that too.

Omg finally! After so long, I have a movie that I could write essay on. Sophie Kinsella shook the world with her books and the movie adaptation was good.

Steph's genuine enjoyment and excitement for this movie is the absolute bees knees. This channel is such a gem. Love you too Sam

It's alright, us Finns are very self-aware when it comes down to how small and insignificant we are in this large world and make up for it with our persistence to pop up in places you least expect lmao

As someone who's currently $7,000 in debt and only making about 12K a year and has spending problrms this movie speaks to me in so many ways

I love to see a man talk about shopping in the women's section and knowing about how hard it can be to pair clothes. I wish it was more common to see that. Subscribed!

I actually read the first few books in this series. Quit reading because it became too much to stomach. It’s a happy ending for the movie but she ends up back in debt several times before it finally sticks. I’m assuming it does stick as I gave up on the series before I could find out. In this way, the series does illustrate that she’s an actual addict. It’s just portrayed pretty light hearted and there is so no sense of urgency because her husband is a literal millionaire

I love this film but I hate that she couldn’t just say that the dress was a bridesmaid dress and thus couldn’t donate it and that the purple dress was a gift from her boss. Yes she has an issue but I hate that part. It’s a small part but bothers me so much that I have to skip that part. I think that it is to drive conflict and the plot, but I hate when stupid plot points drive conflict

I recently discovered your channel and have been binging your content. I just adore this duo. So wholesome, such insightful commentary, so much fun and adorable accents! Sending love from Chicago 🩷

The reaction to her calling the debt collect as her ex was gold! I have a bit of a shopping obsession but after seeing this movie thank god I haven’t reached that level. Admittedly it is primarily the fear of being hunted down by the IRS.

I love Hugh Dancy!! He is so underrated

TL;dr: Derek was breaking the law and should be in jail. He was not justified in what he was doing at any point in the movie and he is the villain. I love this movie but I wish the writers did some research on the laws surrounding debt collection. What Derek was doing is harassment and debt collectors aren’t legally allowed to do that. He can call her ONCE a day, he can even come to her house during normal hours, but he can’t literally hunt her down anywhere she goes. He REALLY isn’t allowed to show up at her work either. Derek was actually stalking her, and he didn’t have a legal right to harass her the way he was. The security escorting him out would have been valid whether she lied about him being her ex or not. Also, debt collectors can’t threaten to place a lean on someone’s house unless the house was already put up for collateral when the original debt was incurred. Derek is seriously breaking the law and it has always grated on me when I watch this otherwise fantastic movie. OH I FORGOT- He’s DEFINITELY not allowed to share her debt with anyone else, ESPECIALLY not strangers, and *ESPECIALLY* not on LIVE TV. Everything he did was wrong, and illegal. Derek should be in jail.

I personally found it really difficult going from a wealthy family to trying to make ends meet on my own. Budgeting was fine but I did find it hard and upsetting denying myself things I wanted. (I'm not talking big luxuries, I mean anything that wasn't basic food or rent). The hardest bit was when I started getting good money and really had to control the impulse to buy dumb stuff that I didn't need because once you lose control it can absolutely get away from you. It's not just about the money, it's the waste of stuff and you only have so much room and you can never find anything you actually need.. so you buy more.

I honestly think that even though Rebecca did something wrong, it never hurt anyone else but herself. Meanwhile, Smith is doing his job, okay. But his job is contantly reminding people of their debts. Publicly humiliating her like that is not okay and her giving him the sum in coins is pretty soft

As someone who has run a sample sale I can now confidently say they are as ravenous and cutthroat as in this film 💀

Omg this movie is so well cast 😮😮😮 Isla Fisher Joan Cusack JOHN GOODMAN Krysten Ritter Kristen Scott Thomas Lynn Redgrave Jonathan Lithgow Wendie Malick STUNNIN!

To be fair, debt collectors shouldn't be calling up places of work EVEN IF people aren't answering their calls.

I hated the part where the shopaholics anonymous lady makes her give her dresses away. I mean what authority does she have to literally force her to do that. I would have called her friend to confirm that it was actually her bridesmaids dress

It's the best movie about addiction I've ever seen.

The woman who looks familiar who wins the green scarf bidding war is Kristen Connolly, who plays the main character in "Cabin In the Woods." If you guys have not seen that movie, I would highly recommend. She has been in other things, but that is the main movie people recognize her from.

This was one of my favorite movies when I was younger, I'm so happy you guys did a commentary to it!!

ive never been deeply interested in fashion or shopping, and i like to think my shopping habbits are on the thriftier side but for some reason i absolutelly adore this movie (probably even go so far as to say its in my top3 fav movies of all time) i'm so glad u guys reacted to it!

I remember so vividly how everyone talked about this movie when it was released. Kind of a big deal for us finns that we were mentioned in a hollywood movie. Oh and you NEVER kiss a finn as a greeting. We hate strangers in our personal space.

This is one of my favorite movies, I’m so glad you guys watched it!

YEEEEES finally another romcom!! can't wait to watch it! I have been rewatching your reaction to The Devil Wears Prada every night basically to help my PTSD iinsomnia. Your videos are the ultimate comfort for me!

I remember LOVING the talking mannequins lol they are kinda creepy but I really like magical realism in movies! 😂

After your guy's hard reactions to the whole SA (Shopaholic Anonymous) I would really like to see you do a movie react to Blades of Glory from 2007. Tbh, I really love the friendship between Chazz and Jimmy. Also the movie never fails to make me laugh especially when Chazz says the dumbest things. "They laughed at Louis Armstrong when he said he was going to the moon. Now he's up there laughing at them."

This movie shows two different types of “shopaholic” in one person - A hoarder who indulges in all things consumerism and “gifts” has a love, like and hate language finds material things as something supernatural in significance. It’s a type of iconography. However most shopaholics are indulgers broadly - usually overeaters - they lack moderation when it comes to dopamine due to anxiety or depression. It’s a way of self-medicating.

I always say “ If I want it, I need it” lol

You don't know how much I needed this video, such a bad mental health day, lots of uni lectures, tired af and I come home and you guys have uploaded 👌👌👌

you guys really have to react to atonement, it's explodes my heart every time

Guys … she was ‘on it’ because she heard his mother’s name 😂😂😂😂😂 hence she jumped on him in the lift 😂😂😂

I adore this movie, and the book series is one of my favorite comfort reads, they're so funny.

This was one of my favourite movies groaning up. Still holds a special play in my heart. So excited to watch it again with you guy’s commentary 😊

Confessions of a Shopaholic is such a good movie. Thansk for your reaction. We appreciate it so much.

God reading the og book when I was a little kid really helped me understand money better, and also appreciate value over appearance and trends.

"Tequila doesn't have good ideas." Words to live by, really.

One of my favorites ever! i miss movies like this

Alicia was only interested in Luke when she found out who his Mother is. That’s why she’s the bad guy

4:02 dude u described that perfectly and just made me realize 😂😂 half of the women's clothes being sold rn needs a matching pair for it to work but for men they get whole suits or a shirt and underwear pack😂😂

It may have been a bit different back when this movie was made, but as of right now, debt collectors are only allowed to track you down to retrieve your address, phone number, and work info through a third party, and only with the intention of finding other ways of contacting you (collection letters and the like). They cannot physically track you down the way this guy does in this movie. They can only contact you at work if your place of work allows you to take personal phone calls. If not, they can't call your work place. They're allowed to contact friends and family as a way to try to get in contact with you, but I believe there's a limit on how often they can do so. They can threaten legal action, but only in the vein of getting lawyers involved to garnish your wages; they CANNOT threaten to have you arrested, or put a lien on your house or car or the like (unless, of course, the debt you owe is FOR your house or car, lol). That being said, I do agree that the way the movie presents it, she's not in the right for paying off her debt in that petty way, lol.

The girl you thought was Dakota Johnson was actually Kristen Connolly! You probably recognize her from Cabin in the Woods if you’ve ever seen it.

Hey! Finland came second in Eurovision this year, which a song sang in Finnish. But we actually won. We are important.

41:46 Except he has no right to show up at her work place like that.

I loved this movie when I was a kid and actually I ended up going to Finland (by coincidence) later on in life on an exchange, which makes it even more dear to my heart now xd

I personally love the pink dress, it’s so over the top and campy! Isla Fisher is brilliant in this movie, she’s so so charismatic

I need to take the time to say that I genuinely enjoy the videos that you guys upload. I love hearing your introspection into movies that a lot of guys wouldn’t really touch. It’s refreshing and even if I don’t like the movie you guys pick, I still watch and manage to get an appreciation for it. I hope that one day you can watch some horror movies that leave a lot for the imagination but anyway! Love watching you guys!

Steph! If yall want more Elle Woods content, you should watch her be her Elle Woods self in Congress in the sequel! Great reaction this was such a favorite growing up.🤍

This, the devil wears Prada and father of the bride were my comfort movies growing up!!

This movie has a special place in my heart, it's my first romcom & a very good one at that. There are ten books in the series though.

the way pre-teen me fell in love with this man….

An underrated moment is when the Dantay West Receptionist replies to “What would your mother like?” with “Sobriety.”

I know I’m too deeply invested in my childhood bond with Isla in this movie 😂 Plus it this reaction was hilarious and the first time I’ve seen somebody actually feel for Derek lmao. Did he do a number of highly illegal things? Oh, so many. But the pennies we NOT necessary lol

Sam's cringing reaction was my face the entire watching this movie when it came out. And the exact reason why I've never been able to rewatch. Love the movie but it physically hurts

Hugh Dancy is so heckin pretty 😭

Y’all would LOVE coyote ugly. John Goodman IS the heart of that movie 🤣🤣🤣

YES!!! I was meaning to comment requesting this film for you react to so thanks for the delightful surprise! If you're going for more rom-coms would you please consider 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding" or "The Holiday"? I think you would have fun with those. And if doing animation again; George of the Jungle (basically a cartoon in live action form with Brendan Fraser), Rise of the Guardians, Atlantis the Lost Empire, Rescuers Down Under (my top request) and Quest for Camelot?

OMFG I CANNOT BELIEVE YALL REACTED TO THIS ❤❤ THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES EVER 😭😭

I loved this movie since my teen years. Your friend is a little serious and is taking the movie too serious and realisti, I wish he enjoyed the comedy a little bit more. But I'm glad you're enjoying it. I love seeing reactions of others enjoying a movie that I love😅

The older guy who is the boss is the voice of lord Farquad and Churchill on the crown!!

13:46 Kristin Scott Thomas, a legend. In this movie, she’s like Miranda Priestly’s nicer sister.

great video! i don't know if anyone said it already but the blonde girl who gets the scarf is the protagonist in The Cabin in the Woods

Loved this! The reaction reminded me how much of the movie I blocked out of insane secondary embarrassment

That credit card debt ups my blood pressure 😂😂😂 I have like 200 on 3 different cards but I pay them off every two weeks to up my credit score. And having any balance at all makes me crazy 😂😂😂😂

You know, I wasn't the biggest fan of this movie when it came out because it deviated so far from the books (I LIVED for the book series as a teen) but I will always give it props because movie Luke is far superior to book Luke! And also getting rid of the incest...that was a great choice.

While I do like this movie, a much better (and less comedic) movie about addiction is "thanks for sharing". As for comedies the TV show Mom is a good sitcom revolving around addiction and is very moving at times

41:54 in the us, debt collectors can’t stalk you at work no 🤣

We watched this in my financial literacy class in high school 🤣 what a time

I relate a little too much to paying with multiple forms of payment and praying your card won’t be declined. Yes I have a problem and relate a little too much to this movie….. anyone else?

56:27 we love a The Owl House reference

Amo el grito de Sam, 22:23.

You guys should watch Uptown Girls it's a lot like this movie but like better.

58:31 I'm a woman and I love shopping (only things I really want to buy) and I agree with you guys.

OH MY GOSH!!! finally someone reacted to one of my favourite movies. love you guys♡

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! CANT WAIT FOR YOUR REACTION!!!!

Good action movies to react to is: 88 MINUTES, THE FUGITIVE, US MARSHALL (the fugitive spin off), GREENLAND, GEOSTORM, THE RECRUIT

PLEASE REACT TO MIDNIGHT SUN, 5 FEEP APART, SERENDIPITY, A SPACE BETWEEN US, AND EVERYTHING EVERYTHING

I always forget about this movie!! I've always LOVED Isla Fisher in Definitely, Maybe (my favorite rom com of all time) but she kills it in this one too. I would love to see her in more things, but I feel like a lot of actors/actresses got unfortunately sidelined when action movies took over the market.

everytime I see hugh dancy in anything that isnt Hannibal i get whiplash, lol

hugh dancy being the sane one is hilarious

This was such a sweet video. I will definitely check the channel more!

Please also react to 27 Dresses.. please.. thank you :)

LOVED the comedy in this movie 🤣🤣

33:55 Thanks to this movie, I’ve wanted ‘Rich Girl’ by Gwen Stefani as my Ringtone 😂

Okay, but like, can y’all watch some of the old Barbie movies? XD

This was actually a book series before the movie came out. I read the first five books. I couldn't stand Becky! I really think she is the most annoying character from a book ever but Isla Fisher somehow made her so much more likable.

32:31 The dancing scene is how a true chaos agent works in social settings lol

48:58 No no. He was teasing her because he heard it on the show. Remember? She uses Finland because nobody checks up on it.

Literally not seen this one since I was a kid, but damn do I remember the chokehold on society it had when it was released !!!

This is a fantastic and fun movie. Yeah, I do feel that Derek Smeaf , the debt collector, didn’t deserve that ending. He was doing his job and her character was truly crazy 😅