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Sex and the City 2


What it's about:

It's been two years since Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) finally married Big, Charlotte (Kristin Davisl) gave birth, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) reconciled with Steve and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) swopped sex with Smith for sex with more men. Married life, kids, work pressure and hormones are taking their toll on the girls. Samantha organises a trip for the four to Abu Dhabi where they encounter the best and worst of the 'new' Middle East, while trying to reacquaint themselves with the vivacious vixens they once were.

What we thought of it:

I just wanted to see what happens next. I'm under no illusion that this is fine filmmaking or anything more than a theatrical fashion show. But when you got to catch up with these girls week after week for six years, your curiosity gets the better of you.

That's why the first movie worked. There were unresolved issues. That's not to say that this movie didn't work, but it was more of a chapter than an ending. It proves our characters' humanity. They've grown, changed their philosophies and they're still making mistakes. It's also odd that in this installment they're out of the city and out of action. No one's having sex except Samantha, and even she's had to employ some artificial help in the form of hormones.

The Abu Dhabi setting provides many interesting challenges for the girls, especially Samantha. And of course, when Carrie runs into Aidan (John Corbett) halfway across the world, what's a girl to do when she's all hot 'n bothered? It's almost too perfectly set up.

I honestly never realised how lame and campy the jokes were until now. The lines are getting worse – on the script and their skins. The characters have aged physically and emotionally, and I'm not sure I like the older, full-of-shit Carrie. As usual, she wants everything her way, and although her conscience still makes an appearance, it's hard to take her sincerely. She can't even cry properly!

Miranda has really broken out of her shell! She's found a new lease on life and she looks better than ever. She's definitely my new favourite.

The movie depicts the obvious differences between the NY ladies' liberal ways and the conservative dress and behaviour of Arab women. Suddenly, all men want women cloaked and silenced. But there is an opportunity to explore the similarities between the women, no matter what their culture. And what do all girls love? Pretty clothes.

However, stylist Patricia Field may be losing her touch. There's always one 'oooh' dress in these movies. Last time it was Carrie's Vivienne Westwood wedding gown from the first movie. But not so much in this flick. I hate to say it girls, but at your age you can't always pull off the thigh-high slit and bulging boobs.

There's a generous helping of new-age bubblegum philosophy and 'make your own rules' relationship advice. If Carrie and Big can make it, so can we! Yeah, right.

Look out for a yummy slice of home in the hotel – you'll know what I'm talking about!

I sincerely hope this is the end of SATC. It was fun while it lasted, but unlike its stars, it hasn't aged well. This movie feels five years too late.

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