Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City 2

Sex and the City 2

2010Movie147 minEnglish

Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda are all married now, but they're still up for a little fun in the sun. When Samantha gets the chance to visit one of the most extravagant vacation destinations on the planet and offers to bring them all along, they surmise that a women-only retreat may be the perfect excuse to eschew their responsibilities and remember what life was like before they decided to settle down.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users52%
Director: Michael Patrick KingGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda reunite for an extravagant adventure in Abu Dhabi after Samantha's PR firm is hired to arrange a lavish wedding. Amidst the exotic backdrop, the friends navigate new romantic entanglements, career challenges, and the complexities of marriage and motherhood, all while trying to recapture the magic of their past.

Critical Reception

Sex and the City 2 was overwhelmingly panned by critics and audiences alike, widely considered a significant step down from the original film and the beloved television series. Its plot was frequently criticized as nonsensical and the fashion choices as excessive and out of touch. The film also faced backlash for its portrayal of the Middle East.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its excessive materialism and lack of substance.
  • The plot was deemed convoluted and unfocused, failing to deliver a satisfying narrative.
  • The film was often called a vanity project with an over-reliance on fashion over character development.

Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed, with many finding the movie to be too long, shallow, and focused on consumerism rather than relatable themes. While some appreciated the fashion and the camaraderie of the main characters, the majority felt it lacked the charm and wit of the original series.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actress (all four leads), and Worst Director.

Fun Fact

The film's lavish set in Abu Dhabi was actually filmed in Morocco due to concerns about political sensitivities and the cost of filming in the UAE.

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f course we've been anticipating this movie. From the success of the HBO series to the success of the first movie, we can't help but expect more from this movie. It was a big mistake. There should be no expectations. The movie all in ...