Lily Collins flounces around the City of Lights in this pretty and frivolous comedy from Darren Star.
Emily in Parisis an aggressively frivolous show.
Emily Cooper (Collins) is a plucky twenty-something living in Chicago.
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Never mind that Emily doesnt speak French.
Never mind that she has no experience promoting the types of luxury brands that are on Savoirs client list.
Naturally, everyone hates her.
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You have no mystery, sniffs her glamorous boss Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu).
Youre very, very obvious.
(Rough translation: Thats a basic bitch.)
(All 10 episodes were shot on location in France.)
(You think youre gonna change the entire French culture by sending back a steak?)
with her ebullient charisma.
(Not too late for a spin-off, Mr. Thats not to say that Collins has somehow failed in her role.
If Collins delivered an Emily who was likable well,thatwould be a failure.
The actress also serves as a vehicle forEmily in Paris other leading lady:Patricia Field.
I dont know if this is real fashion, but it was fascinating to watch.
it’s possible for you to never escape life.
