This movie provides no good reasons to revisit Sex and the City, except to fulfill fans' desires for one more for the road and add millions to Time Warner's coffers. Be careful what you wish for.
Sex and the City - The Movie (2008)
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Reviews Counted:173
Fresh:86
Rotten:87
Average Rating:5.5/10
Consensus: Sex and the City loses steam in the transition to the big screen, but will still thrill fans of the show.
Rated: 15 [See Full Rating] for strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language.
Runtime: 2 hrs 46 mins
Genre: Comedies
Theatrical Release:28-05-2008
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... 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. [More]
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Jennifer Hudson, Candice Bergen, Chris Noth, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, Jason Lewis, Mario Cantone
Director: Michael Patrick King
Director: Michael Patrick King
Screenwriter: Michael Patrick King
Producer: Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael Patrick King, Darren Star, John Melfi
Composer: Aaron Zigman
Studio: New Line Cinema
Reviews for Sex and the City - The Movie
Yes, you will enjoy Sex and the City -- probably more so if you call things 'fabulous' and have more pairs of shoes than you have fingers.
fans will be thrilled to catch up with the gals. Non-fans will probably be a bit confused and wonder what all the fuss was about.
Bottom line: a provocative, groundbreaking TV series that worked in 30-minute segments has been bloated and padded into nearly two and a half hours of tedium and gratuitous product placement for everything from Vuitton to a new Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Sex and the City: The Motion Picture (not the actual title) is a joyful wallow. And it’s more: In this summer of do-overs (The Incredible Hulk, a new Batman versus a new Joker), it’s what the series finale should have been.
... as comfortable and as decadent as sitting on the sofa with a big bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough.
Won't be redefining cinema as we know it, nor does it ever fully justify its existence as a feature film, but if you're a fan of the show, you probably won't care.
Sarah Jessica Parker is the pivot for this fabulous, fun frolic in which laughter and tears are shared through thick and thin, but always with glamour and style.
Some will be disappointed that it wasn't more adventurous. Some will love it because it is familiar. Some will wonder why all their friends are watching this crap.
Will give female audiences a jolt of excitement in the same way that seeing Indiana Jones back in action will thrill male audiences this summer.
Yes, it's good to see the Fab Four together again--you just wish they were in a funnier and wittier film than this indulgent and essentially middlebrow saga that feels like six TV episodes glued together, with a running time of two and a half hours!
For a series so steeped in romance, the eagerly awaited Sex and the City movie feels a trifle half-hearted.
Latest News for Sex and the City - The Movie
September 30, 2009:
Miley Cyrus Rumored for Sex and the City Sequel ![]()
Nothing has been confirmed yet, but New Line is issuing the telltale "no comment" in response to rumors that Miley Cyrus will be making a cameo in the "Sex and the City" sequel. More...
February 06, 2009:
Sex and the City Stars Sign for Sequel ![]()
Ready for a "Sex and the City" sequel? The movie's stars are -- Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis have signed on for another installment,... More...
January 07, 2009:
People's Choice Awards Winners Announced
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November 25, 2008:
Sarah Jessica Parker Targets '09 for Sex and the City Sequel ![]()
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