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The Woman Who Loves Luxury Goods 2: Why The Devil Wears Prada Title Goes Back to Basics in Vietnam
Foreign language films often have their names altered for different markets and – for the most part – improve on them. Anyone up for a watch of I Will Marry a Prostitute to Save Money?
TL;DR
- The Vietnamese title for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is 'The Woman Who Loves Luxury Goods 2', which is considered a clearer and more effective title.
- Many films have their titles changed for different international markets, and these alterations often improve upon the original.
- Examples of improved international titles include 'Santa Is a Pervert' (Czech Republic for 'Bad Santa') and 'I Will Marry a Prostitute to Save Money' (China for 'Pretty Woman').
- Some translated titles are criticized for revealing too much of the plot, such as the Mexican title for 'Thelma and Louise'.
- A persistent myth about James Bond films being known as 'Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' in some countries is debunked.
- The article also notes that title changes can go both ways, with some English titles being considered pretentious compared to their original foreign titles, like 'Blue Is the Warmest Colour' for 'La Vie d'Adèle'.