Confessions of a Shopaholic is a film that will appeal to free-spending fashionistas and conservative penny-pinchers alike because of a funny script and excellent performances by a talented ensemble cast, led perfectly by Isla Fisher.

Rebecca Bloomwood (Fisher), Confessions' heroine and admitted shopping addict, can't say 'no' to a sample sale, despite the fact she is up to her eyeballs in debt.

The film depicts New York as a playground accessible to anyone who owns a credit card. Some might say the extreme display of wealth and commercialism is wrong in this economic climate.

But no matter how bad the economy gets, there are still people who will use their rent money to buy a new dress. In this sense, Confessions of a Shopaholic is much more realistic than films such as Sex and the City, whose characters' wild spending has no repercussions.

Rebecca's spending certainly has repercussions. She takes a job at a finance magazine to make ends meet and gives budget advice to cash-strapped New Yorkers while trying to hide her debt from the public and from her gorgeous boss, Luke Brandon (Hugh Dancy).

Fisher's portrayal of Rebecca is vivacious and outspoken. In this economy, it would be easy to write off a woman who is so unable to control her spending, and in the hands of many actresses, Rebecca would be an unsympathetic character. Fisher's charm, though, makes viewers unable to stop rooting for Rebecca, no matter how many Prada shoes she insists on buying.

Fisher has a knack for physical comedy. Whether she's diving across a table at a board meeting or tackling a woman who's holding a pair of shoes she wants, Rebecca's antics are hilarious and usually not too outlandish.

The film is also visually stunning with most characters donning beautiful designer outfits. The clothing literally calls to Rebecca when mannequins come to life and beg her to buy their wares.

The chemistry between the film's leads can make or break a romantic comedy. The sparks flying between Fisher and Dancy are realistic and fun to watch. Both actors are good-looking and funny and seem like they would make a good real-life couple.

Though Fisher's character is the main focus of the film, she gets a lot of help from fantastic co-stars, including Joan Cusack and John Goodman as Rebecca's coupon-cutting parents.

Confessions of a Shopaholic is a fun, feel-good film featuring a laugh-filled script and hilarious performances by a team of talented actors.

Grade: B