Sex and the City
Sex and the City

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Sex and the City

2008
Movie
146 min
English

A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads Mr. Big to jilt her.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users75%
Director: Michael Patrick KingGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Four best friends continue to navigate the complexities of love, life, and their careers in New York City. As Carrie Bradshaw is poised to take a major step in her relationship with Mr. Big, unforeseen circumstances threaten to derail her happiness. The film explores themes of friendship, commitment, and the enduring search for love and fulfillment amidst the glamour and challenges of city life.

Critical Reception

The film adaptation of the popular television series received a mixed to negative reception from critics, though it was a box office success. While some praised its continuation of the beloved characters and their dynamics, many found the plot contrived, overly sentimental, and lacking the wit of the original show. Audiences, however, largely embraced the film as a satisfying return to the world of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film to be a less sharp and more melodramatic continuation of the beloved TV series.

  • While the core friendships were still a highlight for some, the plot was often criticized for being predictable and overstuffed.

  • Many felt it catered more to the show's established fanbase than to critical standards.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be an enjoyable and fun continuation of the series, appreciating the return of their favorite characters and their fashion. While some noted plot elements were predictable, the overall sentiment was positive, with many seeing it as a feel-good experience.

Fun Fact

The iconic Vivienne Westwood wedding dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the film was not originally white. Westwood herself dyed it a 'champagne' color, and the studio later digitally altered it to a brighter white for the movie.

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CinemaSerf

I didn’t watch any of the television series, twenty years earlier, upon which this was based so came to this new - and for a while it’s quite enjoyable. It picks up the story of four women, all of whom are now approaching their fifties, and...