**Spoiler warning- I may give away more than you want to know if you have not seen the movie!
As most of you are/were, I was anticipating the Sex and the City 2 release with intense eagerness, high expectations and gleeful anxiety to be reunited with my favorite friends (fake friends, but still “friends”). I went Friday night with one of my girls, and after letting it sit with me over the long weekend, I hate to say it, but I was not a fan. It’s hard to even explain or put into words, but I’ll try. The essence of what I loved so much about the series and the first movie- the “OMG, I’ve so been there” closeness and bravery and humility in topic choice- seemed missing and in the place of that was a whole lotta flashiness, generally unattractive clothes and a smug detachment from the audience that made the series such a phenomenon. It felt like a big, glittery, campy SHOW, and less like a carefully woven tale of the continuing lives of these four women we’ve grown to care about so much.
Now, there were things I loved, of course. As expected, Carrie and Big’s apartment was a cool, rich, collaborative space with fun bits and pieces that delighted the designer in me (did anyone else notice the Forbes & Lomax clear toggle light switches?No? Just me? Figures.) I didn’t love all of it, but the overall feeling I got from it seemed realistic and like it was carefully curated to look like a combination of the both of the characters. And that closet? I die. But it did feel serious, dark and gave off a very somber vibe. Seeing Carrie waltz into her old renovated apartment made me long for the lively, bold Carrie of yesteryear! I believe I let out an audible “awwwwwww!”. That space continues to be a favorite of mine and in a way, it made me sad seeing it again. Perhaps that was their intent.
The fashion was up and down- Miranda looked fierce and her wardrobe was the best in my opinion- wearable yet fashion forward. Carrie had her moments (the full skirt and Dior t-shirt in the bazaar was entirely ridiculous YET beyond amazing), the dress she wore that made Aidan’s jaw drop and her Halston Heritage pieces (which left me wanting to log into Net-A-Porter immediately) all were examples of Patricia Field’s genius- but what on EARTH was she thinking with that lace crown thingy she wore in Standford’s wedding??? I could not believe my eyes! Some of Samantha’s outfits made me want to avert my gaze and I’m having a hard time recalling any of Charlotte’s clothes, which means they weren’t anything special to me. As for that karaoke scene- all I can ask is why? Painful.
Emotionally, I felt it tried very hard to touch on many woman’s issues (the difficulty of motherhood, work stress, menopause, marriage boredom) which I appreciated ,and yet it felt a bit forced. Kristin Davis did an incredible job portraying the new mother confused by the love and despair she feels with her current life and her struggle to make everything seem perfect. Yet I found the Samantha storyline to be lacking taste and depth. I would have rather seen her wrestle with and embrace her emotions regarding getting older as a single woman instead of fighting it tooth and nail while wearing desperate looking outfits. Miranda’s storyline was very unremarkable in it’s complexity, which is a shame since she’s a great actress and handled her heartbreaking role in the first movie fantastically.
As for Carrie, dear Carrie- I was most disappointed by her. I myself am “a Carrie” (according to the bevy of online quizzes I’ve taken) and I’ve always felt such a connection to her emotional complexity, confusion, creativity, weakness, strength, humor and ability to wear her heart on her sleeve. When I saw the preview included a reunion with Aidan my heart skipped a beat. As debonair and sexy as Big is, Aidan is my forever favorite for her. His passion for her was never in doubt and the fact that she screwed it up with him not once but twice broke my heart. I was happy when she found peace with Big, and seeing that she was bored by him only two years into marriage felt like a cop out for a storyline. Of course, I identified with her frustration with the repetitive predictability that can be marriage and the HORROR of receiving a gift that renders you slack jawed in shock from it’s complete lack of thoughtfulness. For example, I once got a candle shaped like a pair of flip flops and a stuffed animal (together) for my birthday and immediately started sobbing that my husband-then-boyfriend had no idea who I was. (For the record I hate cutesy candles AND stuffed animals). In both instances, it’s not about the material goods, but rather the communication that the giver understands your passions and personal interests. The other part that tickled me was the fact that in every marriage there will come a time when you have to frantically wave your arms (even while wearing lingerie) to get the the attention of your tv-zombie husband. Even when you’re Carrie Bradshaw IN lingerie. But that is where my enjoyment ended.
What I missed was Carrie and New York. Carrie and her writing. Carrie and her inner monologue! She seemed different, as lame as that sounds, and maybe it’s because she’s older and wiser, but maybe it’s because the producers didn’t try as hard this time around because they knew this was going to make money no matter what and they could simply phone it in. Her dalliance with Aidan was so brief and so anti-climactic that I was fidgeting in my seat! His admissions to her about he felt about her, even after they both got married and moved on, had my heart beating faster. But then this quick kiss, scamper off and selfish admission to Big followed by a big, fat diamond from him to remind her “not to kiss other men” felt waaaaaaaaaay too neatly tied up for me and lacking in the obvious inner turmoil that would most certainly inhabit all involved- Carrie, Aidan AND Big, who didn’t seem to care that much.
I’m interested to hear what you guys think. Perhaps I need to see it again, but I know that I’m not the only one who was let down by this film…. regardless, I actually hope they do NOT make a third and leave us to revisiting the episodes that made this series such a big part of our lives.
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I absolutely agree 100% with you. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it as well, but you explained it beautifully here. They just seemed like cartoon caricatures of themselves in this one. I remember sitting in the theatre during the first 20 minutes thinking how even the dialogue seemed strained and cliche, just sank as soon as it left their mouths. And yes, Carrie’s strange wedding tiara was definitely “moglie”. Even the way they handled the sex vs. religious/cultural theme was so cliched and glossed over, that it didn’t seem risque at all, just completely absurd. Really bad writing on this one.
Loved Carrie and Big’s new apartment.
I have mixed feelings about it, but I think my perspective is based on my current reality. I did miss Carrie’s inner monologue and writing and I was a turned off by her perpetual dissatisfaction about life. She, like us all, thought the grass was greener but gained clarity before it was too late. She was lucky to have lasting love with who she desired the most. I also loved Charlotte and Miranda’s heart to heart at the bar. I thought it was the most realistic part of the film (again, this is coming from a mother of 3 under 3 and without a NANNY!).
I could’ve done without Samantha’s corny one liners, but I suppose she was still true to character. The show tunes were great for comic relief, but again quite corny…The desert costumes were a big MISS to me as well.
If I could do it all again I still would’ve paid to see the movie just out of curiosity, but I think they should have left the series alone after the first movie.
I agrree–I was so bored. It was 2 1/2 hours, and the major plot point is that Big wanted to stay in a few nights a week and watch TV, and Carrie wanted to go out 7 nights a week. To resolve that problem, we had to sit throught 2 hours of Abu Dabi?!?
Sex and the City 2 Reviews (excepts from all the different reviews and commenters)
http://jezebel.com/5548387/satc-2-painfully-cliched-epic-eyesore
Even worse than the first:
http://www.slate.com/id/2255246
Sex and the City 2 Wardrobe:
http://www.slate.com/id/2255267
Sex and the City 2 Lookbook being made:
http://jezebel.com/5530033/sex-and-the-city-2-lookbook-takes-things-way-too-far
Could not agree more! And I was also obsessed with the Forbes and Lomax light switches. I couldn’t even focus on the last scene because a) it was stupid and b) I was staring at the switches!
I told my husband about the plot when I got home, and he said if I did that with an ex-boyfriend, I’d be kicked to the curb, not gifted with an enormous diamond ring!
First time commenter on your blog. Love it! Not the movie, your blog, of course. I’ll focus on what I loved: the apartment – the backsplash kitchen tiles, the his and her closet, that tiny blue ottoman Carrie propped herself upon when begging for Big’s forgiveness, the dining room chairs. Now for the hatorade: I’m writing Michael Patrick King a “cease and resist” letter. Dear MPK, you got our money now shame on you for phoning it in. With the exception of Miranda who embraced the Middle East culture, the others came across as “ugly Americans.” The depiction of Stanford and Anthony’s new life together as marrieds was marred when they agreed Anthony could cheat. Ummm, holy Siegfried-n-Roy, what?! (Did I misunderstand?) Finally, why did Charlotte look so matronly? Sigh.
I felt the movie was off too. Boring. I know that Stanford and Anthony would have never gotten married…Miranda would have fought for her job she worked hard to get there. Loved the Charlotte storyline…Everything else was uhh…
I agree..i was so disappointed. its like they were NOT the same characters..like they got new writers.
um, and aiden, ooh aiden. HE WOULD NEVER CHEAT. EVER. EVER. you cant go from my wife and 3 kids to making out with the ex fiance, and no liquor to enduce it. not the aident we love.
and could we have been offensive americans anymore? like samantha, you are an adult, you know their laws..lock it up. make out in your 17 room suite.
Yes, Erin, you hit the nail on the head with this one! I wanted so badly to love this movie, but thought it was just OK. Will not be watching it again when it comes out on dvd. Sometimes you just can’t go back!
Erin you nailed it. All my girlfriends did the movie but I was a bit hesitant so I figured I wait a week or two for an empty mid week theater & now after every womans review…pass. I think they should have been pleased with one instead of trying to squeeze somehting from nothing.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who didn’t love it. For as likable and relatable as Carrie has been in the series and in the last movie she totally missed the mark in this movie. I hate to be a total downer but anyone who thinks marriage is fireworks all the time is NUTS. And she the girl who writes about love should have known that. I enjoyed it, but did I really like it, no. The madcap scene at the end of the movie in the marketplace, completely lame. I knew when they all peeked their heads out of the door like Keystone Cops that this movie was offically a stinker and I was sad.
I really didn’t love the first movie (the best part of it was Miranda and Steve and that was depressing as hell), so maybe I didn’t have high expectations with this one. The show ended so perfectly for me that I’ve always been afraid they’ll screw it up. I don’t think anything can ever compare to the show, that said, I didn’t mind this movie. I liked it better than the first one. There were some super cheese one-liners and some parts (and outfits) did fall flat, but I liked it. My fave part was the Charlotte-Miranda heart-to-heart.
I think the creators have taken the position that SATC is meant to be light and fun and wrote this movie as such. Enjoyment without a huge amount of depth, but fun nonetheless.
He buys her a diamond after she kisses Aidan? NOT ok. No wonder she’s bored.
I wanted to leave when Liza was dancing and singing to Single Ladies. The whole movie was beyond awkward, schticky, and even insensitive at times. But the worst was that it wasn’t funny. I giggled a few times with some of Samantha’s more outrageous one-liners, but that was it. So long, so boring. I think Charlotte’s storyline was interesting and welcomed, since her character was pretty limited in the first movie (Miranda had her turn to just be happy this time around).
I totally agree. I had a blog post forming in my head throughout the movie and I’m glad you posted yours! I analyzed this movie after watching it and concluded Carrie was what bothered me the most. The lines felt forced. If it wasn’t for Charlotte and Miranda’s scene I don’t know if I would have laughed.
I also thought the best fashion was the headboard!
I hope we aren’t disappointed on June 30th- aka- “thank God Edward is back!” is a better movie.
I totally agree with you. I can’t say that I hated it, and if it were playing on tv, I’d probably watch it if I had nothing going on. BUT – there was NO NYC in it, which is a huge part of the appeal. They should’ve called it Sex and the City: Abu Dabe (as in Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style). At least you know it’s going to be totally out of character.
I was also disappointed that Charlotte & Miranda were made to look so dumb in this movie. It almost seemed like bad acting, but I know they’re wonderful actors… (e.g., that scene where Miranda finally gets Charlotte to talk – “drink!”)
The fashion was definitely questionable starting right in the beginning with that stupid crown. And what was the need for that karaoke scene where they sing a song that I’m pretty sure no one has ever heard before.
I’m also wondering – would Charlotte (who wears vintage white skirts to bake cupcakes…) have really let her daughters wear those t-shirts she was trying to buy at the end? Doubt it.
I guess for 2.5 hours, I feel like they could’ve given us more and less all at the same time. If there was a third, I’d still watch it, but I hope it would be better!
I couldn’t agree more if I’d written this review myself. I really wanted to like this movie despite its bad reviews but Carrie was missing her Carrieness. Her monologue was just narrating what we were seeing on the screen and there was no “I couldn’t help but wonder…” I was glad they let Miranda look great and be happy but there was hardly any of her and they didn’t give her much of a story. Charlotte’s story was the only one that was really relatable to me and the braless nanny thing made it seem silly.
There was so much forced stuff where they tried to cram everybody who’d ever been on the show in the movie. Liza singing was atrocious and Smith’s part felt random. I’m surprised Berger didn’t pop up. That Scooby-Dooish scene at the end in the Marketplace KILLED me. I was beyond done at that point. So sad.
I agree with Connie- I think it was meant to be escapist fun and nothing more.
I don’t know what everyone was expecting, but I think the premise in the previews made it pretty clear that they were leaving the hard and serious stuff behind and focusing on fluff, fashion and shtick.
Elements in the series have always been over-the-top and now they’ve just taken it to the next level
Maybe it’s because I wasn’t reading into it too much and not expecting something cerebral that I enjoyed it so much, but to me it really was just like a longer episode that was entertaining eye candy
I agree a lot with all of you! BUT I did go into the movie like I do with most books-made-movies, thinking, ok, there is no way this will be good as SATC1, and no way that it can really top the series itself. With that in mind, I enjoyed the random escape from reality. I enjoyed the fashion. I enjoyed the cute men here and there. But honestly I just enjoyed the new version of my fav gals — despite the lacking plotline :)
I definitely agree that I liked the first movie more – I just connected with it more for whatever reason. I also agree that scenes such as the karaoke one were very strange to me and seemed so forced and out of place, and the whole Aidan thing was underwhelming, and I definitely found it very shallow the way that they ended the whole thing with Big just forgiving Carrie for kissing another man – another man whom she used to love – that whole story line lacked the passion and emotion that defined Carrie, Big, and Aidan. I did however, still overall love the movie. I’m still in love with the characters and like seeing more of their lives whenever I can!
I can relate to both you and Carrie in the gift department. My now husband then boyfriend once gave me a gamecube for Christmas. Now for those of you that don’t know, it’s something you play video games with. He was ecstatic and I believe I may have cried. I also feel like I related because I am a little over a year and a half into marriage and we definitely find ourselves camped out on our couch in front of the tv a lot of nights – I guess in the real world (the real I don’t have a million dollars world) couples can’t really go out for glamorous nights in the city all the time!
Of course the fashion and the decor I loved – I didn’t always love everything Carrie wore in the show but it was always out there and risky and I always loved that!
I completely agree with you. I almost walked out. It was such a disappointment for this long time fan of the show. Abu Dabi was ridiculous to begin with. MPK and SJP always talk about New York as the fifth character in the show. Why walk away from one of your main “characters?” I love Big and I have a hard time thinking that he would a. give Carrie a flatscreen for their anniversary and b. would propose a two nights off clause in their marriage. And the fact that Carrie, in her 40′s and married, would still be passive aggressive and not just come out and talk about how the TV bugged her and that she didn’t want two days off. It was a Carrie from years past – she had evolved from there already. Why take her back and make her act like an insecure 20something? Miranda was so underutilized and served no purpose other than to spout small wikipedia-esque facts about middle eastern culture. Samantha was more over the top than usual and her behavior in the scene in the market when her bag broke and condoms went everywhere was mortifying, not funny. And even Charlotte, while the least offensive, was annoying. Most moms have a hard time sympathizing with a stay at home mom with full time help who feels “overwhelmed.” Don’t get me started on Anthony, Stanford and Liza. RIDICULOUS AND POINTLESS!!!
I agree; the movie was both banal and vulgar. All the actresses cheapened themselves by being in it.
Erin- well said. I could not agree more. When the movie started with the ‘gay wedding’ and awkward Liza Minelli performance then the weird karaoki scene followed by the ridiculous hooka scene, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was just too horrible for words. I am extremely disappointed but glad to hear I’m not the only one with this oppinion. Thanks for the spot on review!
Thanks for your review Erin. I think you were spot-on.
I agree completely with your review. I tried to lower my expectations as I knew it would be hard to follow the first movie and the series, but this movie left me completely bewildered. The wedding scenes seemed so forced and in the acting was really awful! I had the hardest time focusing during Liza’s scenes. It appeared to me that it was a man in drag. How much surgery has that woman had? The “Single Ladies” dance was soooo painful to watch!! We have all grown older but something about Samantha’s eyebrows and overall look had me distracted throughout most of the movie. The scene where she scolds the shopgirl for questioning her age made no impact at all. It fell flat. The outfits in the desert were ridiculously ugly. Overall, I loved Carrie’s looks the most but cannot remember anything about Charolette. Miranda seemed the most solid character, but I suppose after the first movie and the Steve drama, she got a pass. I have told everyone who has asked me, that the best part of the movie was Carrie and Big’s apartment. It was soo gorgeous!! I wanted to stop and rewind over and over just to take it all in. I will be buying the movie when it comes out just to look at the fabulous wallpaper. Thanks Erin for the earlier post on it. I plan to redo my powder room in one of them and am considering doing more rooms now too!
I couldn’t agree with you more! Coincidently I also have a SATC 2 post currently up. Stop by.
I felt the same way, I was uber excited to revisit the stories I’ve loved forever, but after the movie I felt jipped, It wasn’t the same “authentic” Sex and the City. I’m biased in the sense that I can say I liked it because I love all things S&C but I wasn’t thrilled, it lacked a lot for me.
You did a fabulous job describing the emotion or lack there of in SATC 2. I left the movie theater feeling cold and dissapointed and also dissapointed in myself because I love the characters so much I wanted to enjoy it more than I did. This movie was really just one big campy romp and the most fabulous part of the series (NYC) was nowhere to be found. I thik they should have cut out the middle east all together. They did a horrible job with such a touchy subject for women by glossing right over it and trying to make it funny. In the same vain I was horribly offended when Samantha had that little scene in the market after here Birkin Bag was broken. The way she threw such a fit was in very poor taste and that should never have made it to the movie. I will always love my favorite “gals” but in my mind this movie will just be a faded hangover! Thank you for your post and I love reading your blog!
I couldn’t agree more. I was lucky enough to attend the first movie’s premiere and after party in NYC – one of the best nights of my life! I thought the first movie was great and did the show justice. I was offended by the strained acting and blatant advertising in #2. I felt like I was watching one long commercial. SATC is over.
I knew it was going to be “eh” going in and I was still disappointed. I wish they’d handled Samantha’s menopause with the same grace they handled her breast cancer. Yes, there was humor, but you also saw fragility–which made it so much more interesting to watch.
I guess that’s why the only scene I really liked was the Charlotte/Miranda talking about kids scene. Sure, it was silly with all the prompts to drink, but for Charlotte who wants to be that perfect Upper East Side mom with equally perfect kids, there’s a pressure there so many women can relate to. That article Erin linked to in Oprah magazine a few weeks ago about trying to do everything for everyone–I think that scene (and Miranda’s job vs. family issues) addresses that.
Carrie’s storyline bored me. Sorry, but I couldn’t respect a man who didn’t freak out a bit if I cheated on him. He was too blase about it.
I have not seen it nor do I plan to. After finding out about the sequel, I was borderline pissed. I honestly thought no real fan would be interested in watching their beloved show become more commercialized. Watching the first one got me all excited, emotional, teary eyed and enthused about seeing these women after a long hiatus. I felt fans needed some closure and we walked away satisfied. And then a sequel comes out I felt robbed of what could’ve been an extra season. It’ll be ridiculous if they even consider making a third one.
I feel the exact same way! what a shame, it all seemed forced and fake. I will go back to the series tonight, to cure my wounds.
Thank you Erin for finally speaking out! I had low expectations and hoped the fashion and beautiful Middle East would carry the movie. I was still disappointed! There was almost no plot and they all looked ridiculous complaining about their lives. Most of us would love to have a quarter of what they have. Carrie acted like a spoiled rich wife, Samantha was a crazed middle aged women, Charlotte was whiny and Miranda was more glamourous then ever but not herself. They should’ve stayed in NYC and focused on Sex and The City. The whole Middle East plot was tacky and tasteless and almost pointless. In the future I’ll stick to the re-runs.
Spot on, Erin. Even after some bad reviews, I had to see it for myself but wish I hadn’t. It was a disappointing end to the SATC franchise, and for all the reasons you mentioned. I wasn’t into the fashion, the storyline, none of it. I was mostly bored at times, and wishing for more NYC. Middle East just didn’t translate well for these women, and the movie just didn’t work.
I completely agree with you. I was angry at how thoughtless the writers were in approaching Carrie et. al… and I was enraged by how careless they were in tackling Middle Eastern sexual mores and Muslims. Both groups deserved more nuance, neither got it. If you’re interested, I wrote about it here: http://www.okmagazine.com/2010/05/ok-review-another-go-at-sex-and-the-city-2/
Thank you for putting my thoughts into words Erin…you summed it all up way better than I ever could. I just saw it on Saturday night and was actually pretty bored halfway through and considered leaving the theatre. Why did they need to go on another big trip just like in the first movie? Didn’t we all fall in love with them IN NYC? I won’t repeat what you said, but agree with you completely.
Tricia
You are a beautiful writer. Thank you for this insight. I read similar reveiws about this movie. Like most, I am a huge fan of the storylines and characters. I will view the movie this weekend…I must see my four friends again. LOVE your blog and will visit often.
I am not hearing many positive reviews of this movie. I was a huge fan of the show and was always impressed that the friendship between the 4 always endured. I haven’t seen the movie yet, but will go and have a cosmo afterward!!
i guess the reason i loved it is because i just laughed a lot and i did really relate to it…but most of all i took the movie for what it was..just a movie…and a fun entertaining night out with my girlfriends! i thought it was lighthearted and funny. MUCH better than Big leaving Carrie at the altar in the first movie if you ask me! but you do have some really good points. i agree there were some really bad clothes (the headpiece!!), but i actually liked a lot of charlotte’s outfits…the pink suit, her long black dress at the wedding, that white dress with the folds on the chest! and i agree carrie’s purple skirt and tee were so cute. thanks for the review! i have been writing mine, but haven’t posted yet!
I have no desire to see Sex In the City Part two. The trailers are enough to turn me off. In short, they’re milking what was once a very successful tv program. Yes, the HBO seriers featured “over the top outfits” but it was also clever, very funny AND thoughtful. And there were actuallly five characters: the women AND New York City. With NYC absent it just doesn’t feel right.
oh my! you took the words write out of my mouth! I left the midnight showing completely disappointed. There were definitely some funny moments to laugh at but the story and most of the clothes were just unrealistic. I loved the first movie and I felt that was true to the show but the second one was a big disappointment! and I feel the same way about Aidan! love your blog!
OMG. I went to see this with a girlfriend (and I mean, we were practically peeing on ourselves to leave work, grab cosmos and skedaddle our asses to that movie–I was literally keeping “a watch” on the line as we sat in the restaurant drinking beforehand), and at the end of it when I said, “This wasn’t that good”, she was like, “I was thinking that, but didn’t want to say anything”. How SAD is that?! This series and the last movie left SUCH an indelible impression on the brain that it’s quite a hard thing to admit to yourself that this 2nd movie was weak and a let-down. You almost just want to go ahead and stay in denial, lol. I had even made plans to see it AGAIN with other girlfriends, but I didn’t want to bother wasting the money after my initial viewing. The leading ladies were totally OVERacting, and there was an EXTREME lack of a plot–it was damn near ridiculous. Erin, everything you said is pretty much what myself and all other fans of the series were thinking right down to whatever the hell that was on Carrie’s head at the wedding. One of my friends asked….”Was that a crown of thorns?” LMAO. I will buy the movie when it comes out on DVD (I mean, I have the boardgame, the DVDs, the books (movie and series)) but this release was so lackluster. I wonder with all the bad reviews whether or not they will even attempt a third one. If it’s this disappointing, I pray not.
Thank you for this utterly perfect review. I feel like you were hearing my exact thoughts as you wrote this. I think the only other major critique I had of the film was the lack on sensitivity in their protrayal of the Middle East. I am not one to have a knee-jerk liberal reaction, but something in their handling of the trials of both men and women in Dubai (although I think they filmed it in Moracco) made me very uncomfortable, almost as if I was watching something wrong. Seriously, the scene where all the women take oft their burqas and are wearing the newest fashions from the West… it seemed belittling. I had low hopes going in and felt that even my low bar was not met. Sigh.
Oy… I cant say that I disagree… Remember when the show was EDGY? When Carrie kissed Aiden and that was it, I was so bored. In the series Carrie had an AFFAIR with a married Big while IN LOVE with Aiden. That was so much more of a big deal than a dumb kiss.
The writers were SO LAZY. I wrote a whole review about it too…. my theory is that because the show ended the way we all wanted it to… these two movies just took us around in a circle but the producers wanted to keep us happy and keep everyone together… so they take the characters to abu dabi so that they dont have to actually work on creating and interesting plot.
I loved the NYC part of the film but could have done without the Abu Dabi fiasco. We don’t need big and splashy we want the simplicity of smart conversations, humor, and heart of the t.v. series. Next time focus on the script not the glitz and flash! I was still happy just to spend a couple of hours with “my girls” but hope they make another one with some meat to it!
I actually didn’t mind it, I quite liked it. But for me, it was very obvious that this whole movie was funded by ABU DHABI. DUH!!! Everyone is so shocked, why did the choose Abu Dhabi? They didn’t choose it! Abu Dhabi most likely approached them, paid for the film and it was a complete ploy to show off the Middle East, in particular Abu Dhabi to the US! And I think knowing that, helped me not judge it as much. Having spent time in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I think they did a wonderful job of portraying the culture, the people and the customs. The women are exactly like that, wearing Louboutains under their abayas. Also in 2012 Abu Dhabi is revealing it’s huge cultural district, with divisions of the Guggenheim and Louvre built by Frank Gehry and Jean Nouvel. So to me, this was a huge advertising pitch!
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