Sex And The City: The Movie - Extended Cut

I’m not embarrassed to admit that although I came late to the party, I was a regular watcher of SATC during most of its historic run on HBO (nothing wrong with getting in touch with your feminine side, right?). Women around the world gave a collective cheer when plans for a feature-length film was announced and judging by its box office success, flocked to the theaters in droves to see their fave foursome on the big screen. They got what they came for: fabulous fashion, romance, steamy sex and let’s not forget those shoes….! The plot wasn’t much – Miranda’s still with Steve, Charlotte and Harry have a perfect life, Samantha’s living on the West Coast with Smith and managing his acting career and Carrie’s living with Big and planning to marry. Shit happens, plans are ruined, relationships are strained, Jennifer Hudson makes a guest appearance and despite it all, everyone always wears fabulous clothes. Oh – and there’s a very happy ending, but what did you expect? Michael Patrick King does a serviceable job of bringing the story around full circle and makes New York look like the most wonderful place on earth, but the story was so predictable, that I felt like I had just finished a double helping of cotton candy – fluffy, sweet and full of air. If you’re a fan, you’ll go out and buy the DVD anyway (despite what I think), but all in all, SATC was a moderately pleasant way to spend two hours. Guys: if you want to score big points with your girlfriend, buy this disc and watch it with her. I practically guarantee you’ll get lucky before the evening’s over.

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