SEX and the PACHISLOT 3
SEX and the PACHISLOT 3

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SEX and the PACHISLOT 3

2011
Movie
74 min
Japanese

Third and last SEX and the PACHISLOT film. Haruka, Chiaki and Mariko have completely different tastes in men, but one thing they have in common is their love of pachinko slots. They seem like good friends while playing, but when a good man appears, they become rivals...

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users61%
Director: Michael Patrick KingGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Five years after their happily ever after, Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha are all navigating the complexities of marriage and life in their 40s. Carrie and Big face marital challenges, while Miranda feels stuck in her career and relationship. Charlotte struggles with her daughters' adolescence, and Samantha deals with aging and her relationship with Smith. The film follows their individual journeys and their enduring friendship as they seek fulfillment and happiness.

Critical Reception

While it brought the core cast back together, 'Sex and the City 2' was met with widespread critical disappointment, with many finding the plot contrived, the fashion over-the-top, and the humor lacking compared to the original series. Audience reception was mixed, with fans of the franchise often enjoying the escapism and character interactions, but acknowledging its flaws.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics lamented the excessive focus on fashion and product placement over substance.

  • Many reviewers found the plot to be weak and the characters' actions unbelievable.

  • The film was criticized for its perceived lack of the wit and charm that defined the original series.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the return of their favorite characters and the glamorous fashion, but a significant portion found the story nonsensical and the humor forced. Some viewers enjoyed the escapism, while others felt it was a disappointing sequel.

Fun Fact

The Abu Dhabi scenes were actually filmed in Morocco due to political sensitivities and logistical issues.

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