Sex and the City: The Movie [2008]

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
As light and frothy as the Vivienne Westwood wedding gown that's an unofficial fifth star, the film version of Sex and the City is both captivatingly stylish and sweetly sentimental. Viewers who loved hanging with Carrie Bradshaw and her three pals during the series' TV run will feel as though no time has passed. Except that it has: Carrie and Big are poised to make a Big Commitment; Miranda and Steve are facing the breakup of their wonderful family; Charlotte and Harry have added to their brood; and Samantha (are we sitting down?) has been devoted to hunky Smith for five full years. Still, in all that time, the women's style, conviviality, and appetite for bons mots have only grown. When practical attorney Miranda learns that Carrie is considering moving in with Big (in possibly the coolest apartment in Manhattan), she can't help but frown in that but-you-might-lose-everything way. Carrie's retort: "For once, can't you feel what I want you to feel--jealous?!"

The cast is spot-on, as always. Sarah Jessica Parker is effortless as the angst-ridden yet practical, stylish yet vulnerable Carrie. Kim Cattrall is deliciously decadent as Samantha, but she's wiser now and knows herself and her needs for a real relationship. Kristin Davis, as Charlotte, has quietly become the most gorgeous among the beauties, her sleek presence both winsome and sophisticated. And Cynthia Nixon (Miranda) shows nuance as a woman torn between betrayal and grudging hope. Supporting roles include Candice Bergen as the Vogue editor who anoints Carrie "The Last Single Girl in New York," and Jennifer Hudson, as a starry-eyed, ambitious romantic who represents the new generation of SATC women. Through it all, New York is a benevolent cocoon that envelopes and nurtures the women and their friendships and careers. No matter that none of them appears to have any semblance of "real" family; as long as they have each other, and Manhattan, all will be right with their world. --A.T. Hurley

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Synopsis
If you’ve been yearning for all those girly chats, sassy lines, fabulous outfits and parade of Blahniks and Choos-- don't despair -- the fab four have catwalked their way into a feature film. At long last, Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha are back. They're older, wiser and wittier, but have times really changed, and importantly, will Carrie get her fairytale ending with Mr Big?

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Synopsis
The silver-screen version of SEX AND THE CITY is sure to inspire lust, though it may not be after its sexy male cast. Instead, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her friends wear enviable fashions from the industry's biggest names such as Zac Posen, Louis Vuitton, and, of course, Manolo Blahnik, and their gorgeous clothes--and accessories--threaten to steal the show. But for fans of the series' wit, drama, and sex, there's plenty to like in this romantic comedy filled with familiar characters. Though four years have passed since the events of the series, not much has changed as the film begins: Carrie and Mr. Big (Chris Noth) are happy as they search for an apartment, Charlotte (Kristin Davis) is blissful with her husband (Evan Handler) and adopted daughter, Samantha (Kim Cattrall) is still with actor Smith Jerrod (Jason Lewis), and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is trying to balance life as a mother, wife, and lawyer as she lives in Brooklyn with Steve (David Eigenberg). But Carrie and Big's apartment hunt leads them down the road to marriage, and the destination may not be quite everything Carrie hoped for.
Though the film runs nearly two and a half hours, it flies by the way a marathon of episodes would for the devoted. Even minor characters from the show--Vogue editor Enid Frick (Candice Bergen), beloved Carrie pal Stanford Blatch (Willie Garson), and hyper wedding planner Anthony Marentino (Mario Canton)--make fan-pleasing appearances. SEX AND THE CITY is full of glitz, glamour, and giggles, but be sure to have a tissue nearby. These characters have become like friends to fans, and it's tough not to tear up when things don't go exactly as they'd hoped.

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-09-03 rating:
Sex and the City
On the 6 June 1998, a show called Sex and the City debuted on the male dominated cable channel HBO. But this wasn't the smutty show most would have been expecting when they tuned in. What they got was a well-written, sassy comedy-drama, by not one, not two, but four strong females. Six years, 94 episodes and an uncountable number of boyfriends later, these four New York women had changed TV, women and sex forever.

Its fours years later and we're back with New York's favourite girls. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her `man-friend' Big (Chris Noth) are house hunting, and more importantly, still not married; Samantha (Kim Cattrall) has relocated to LA to further the career of boyfriend Smith (Jason Lewis); Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is struggling to juggle work and family life; and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and her family her about to receive a massive jolt.

With a whole two hours and twenty minutes of running time, writer/director Michael Patrick King should have been able to create a film which pays respect to all four characters and the actresses who portray them.
In its place, he has created a story which is completely centred on Carrie and her on-going `quirky' relationship with Big, and by the time the credits start to role, this has become complete tedium. Usually a storyline of this nature would have been given time to develop of a number of episodes, or even an entire season, of the TV series, but instead the other characters and their stories have been sacrificed to squeeze it all into the already overly-long film.

Samantha is shipped off to Los Angels, but this has very little effect over the story, as she appears to be able to pop-up, when ever she's needed in New York, at a moment's notice. However, the resolution of her storyline is probably closest to the true nature of the show.

Miranda's story could have been more intelligent, by exploring her struggle between the career that she loves and the family she loves just as much. But King decided to go for the shock factor, and in doing so, has given Miranda's husband Steve (David Eigenberg) a complete personality change, to squeeze in the storyline, with very little explanation or back-ground leading up to his change.

Charlotte, and more importantly Kristin Davis, comes off worst from the script. The news which rocks Charlotte and her family will resonate, not only with those who felt her pain during the TV series, but also to women to who have gone through the same experiences in their own life. But her story is just brushed over quickly, and Charlotte is reduced to squealing every so often and pooping her pants - yes, literally pooping her pants.

The good news is that, despite the poor quality of the story, King has managed to recapture everything that was great about the TV show. It's obvious that all four actresses had great fun reprising their role, and this comes across on screen, with the chemistry between them just as strong as it had been when the show ended in 2004.

The writing has been toned down slightly, but it's as smart and sassy as ever, with Kim Cattrall in particular, truly relishing being back in the role of Samantha. The characters have also successfully moved on from single, promiscuous girls, looking to get on the guest list at an exclusive club, to the girlfriends, wives and mothers which their time away from the screen has made them.

Although the lazy scripting won't gain Sex and the City any new fans, the shoes, the bags, and the return of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte won't disappoint fans - but let's be honest, what would???

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review by: celticshedevil date: 2008-09-01 rating:
If you're a fan you'll love it....
Saying that "Sex and the City: The Movie" is just for the fans is because who else except die hard fans of the show will be crazy for this movie?

Is it predictable? Yes. Is it just a longer episode of the TV show? Yes. Is it funny? Depends. If you like the show, you'll laugh; if you don't, you won't. Simple as that.

It doesn't try or pretend to be art-house material or an Oscar contender, but it's definitely good entertainment and a pleasant couple of hours with the girls. I personally thought it was a fitting end to the series.

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review by: date: 2008-08-08 rating:
SATC satisfaction guaranteed
Saw this with good friends and totally recommend it to all fans. Ticks all the boxes, lights all the lights, and culminates beautifully in a satisfying conclusion.

The girls (along with their fans) have rightfully moved along in time yet maintain their characters. So you have the perfect combination of the nostalgia value of visiting with old friends together with the freshness of an up-to-date story to sink your emotional teeth into. There is genuine plot tension, drama and tender emotion tempered with plenty of laughs and of course fabulous fashion.

Definitely one to buy and watch often!

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review by: date: 2008-08-07 rating:
SATC-LICIOUS
As a massive fan of the show, I was so, so excited to see this movie and it far exceeded my already mile high expectations!

I don't expect many people who aren't fans and worshippers of the show to love it, because if you haven't felt Carrie's happiness and pain the same way as the fans have during those seasons then you won't care about her marriage to Big and her, our, el all of our shoe/fashion love.

Put simply, this movie is brilliant and I wouldn't have it any other way. I will certainly be pre-ordering this DVD and watching it constantly, whether or not some non-fans/sarcastic critics think it is rubbish...they are WRONG.

x :) x


review by: date: 2008-07-18 rating:
So disappointed!
I was so disappointed with this film. I adored the series but felt that all the aspects that made the TV series great were sadly missing in the film. The bit where Carrie sorts out her clothes and then begins the most boring, cringeworthy fashion show was just dreadful. This film was mainly about the girls squealing at each other and fashion. Where was the character development? I'm not surprised Kim Cattral took so long to sign up because her storyline was crap, as was Charlotte's and to a lesser degree the other 2. Where also were the supporting actors that also made the TV series great? Harry, Charlottes gay italian friend Anthony and Carrie's friend Stanford. Granted, they made brief appearances but they were exactly that, way too brief. I think SJP totally forgot what made the TV series the success that it was, a classy ensemble cast with humour, fashion and fun. The film was merely self indulgent clap trap and focused far too much on fashion without giving the characters better storlines. the biggest star in this show was indeed the Vivienne westwood wedding dress. Sadly.

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