Directed by P. J. Hogan, the film stars Isla Fisher as the shopaholic journalist and Hugh Dancy as her boss.

Successful Saving magazine eventually goes international, bringing much praise to Rebecca from both Suze and her workplace peers.

After being asked to participate in a TV interview, Rebecca meets with the editor of Alette to purchase a dress for the occasion.

After purchasing dresses for her interview and Suze's wedding, the new Shopaholics Anonymous group leader forces her to donate all her new clothes.

In order to generate enough revenue to repay her debts, fellow Shopaholic Anonymous members help Rebecca stage an auction for her used clothing.

She finally earns enough to pay back all her debt when she sells her green scarf for $300, giving the money to Derek entirely in pennies to make it as inconvenient for him as possible.

[4][5] To change the ending to be more sympathetic to audiences during a time of recession, re-shoots took place in New York City on November 24 and 28, 2008.

[6] Production on the film also included creating a group of faux upscale brand stores at the base of the Hearst Tower.

The site's consensus reads: "This middling romantic comedy underutilizes a talented cast and delivers muddled messages on materialism and conspicuous consumption.

[11] The film was released by Touchstone Home Entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray on June 23, 2009 in North America and in Australia on August 5, 2009, and on Disney+ on September 17, 2021.

In addition, Ric Ocasek is said to sing "Emotion in Motion" instead, and "Music of the Sun" by Rihanna has been replaced by "Calling You" by Kat DeLuna.