Just a month and a half into the new year and with movies like “Bride Wars,” “New in Town,” and “He’s Just Not That Into You,” 2009 has already seen its fair share of chick flicks. “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” the latest romantic comedy to come out on Valentine’s Day weekend, does nothing but live up to typical chick flick standards, striking fear in boyfriends across the country.

The movie stars actress Isla Fisher, most famous for her roles in comedies like “Wedding Crashers” and “Hot Rod,” who plays Rebecca Bloomwood, a lively young woman with an absolutely ridiculous addiction to shopping. After losing her job as a journalist for an outdoor magazine, Bloomwood desperately accepts a job as a financial advice columnist, a job not exactly fitting for an impulsive spender.

The romantic part of this comedy falls into place when Bloomwood finds herself falling for her new boss, Luke Brandon (Hugh Dancy), while trying to hide her crazy addiction, massive debt, real dream to work for a fashion magazine and ineligibility for her job.

The movie has a somewhat giddy atmosphere, mostly due to a main character that you just can’t help feeling sorry for.

There are also many awkward instances like when Bloomwood’s boss introduces her to his date. This causes the audience to cringe amidst their laughter. Her embarrassment is conveyed through the screen to everyone sitting in the theatre. This is the source of most of the comedy in the movie.

Overall, “Confessions of a Shopaholic” delivers a fun performance, but nothing mind blowing or awe-inspiring. It has a few good laughs and moments that make you go, “awww.” This is nothing short of what you’d expect from a chick flick, but good entertainment nonetheless.