Sex and the City

“Just to clarify – this is a ring with diamonds and not a diamond ring?”

Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte deliver a 2 hour movie that feels as easy as the thirty minute programme.

I have been called the gayest straight man by a fairly good amount of people. If this label means that I unabashedly see ‘Sex and the City: The Movie’ by myself – yes, by myself – then I proudly take the label. I was always a fan of the HBO programme. However, like most movies based on programmes, I was a little nervous at first, because it is often the case that TV programmes are not meant to carry on for a full length film. I am pleased to report that the women of Sex and the City effortlessly carry on a two-hour plus movie – complete with designer labels and incredibly witty one-liners.

Because I despise giving away plot lines, I won’t go into too much detail; the one-liners are gonna be better if left to the viewer, not the review reader. But, here’s the rundown on the plot: Carrie is marrying Mr Big; Miranda is struggling with her marriage to Steve; Charlotte is oh-so-happy with her adopted Chinese baby and about to be oh-so-happier; and Samantha still likes sex, but is still in a monogamous relationship with Smith Jerrod.

Director Michael Patrick King did an excellent job of making the transition of HBO’s Sex and the City to the movie, and the movie, despite what has been said by other critics, feels no different than the HBO programme. However, non-fans of Carrie Bradshaw beware: this is not the film for you. Die-hard Sex fans will have an absolutely fabulous time. Samantha Jones, even in her fifties, is wet and wild as ever, full of her usual one liners and promiscuous ways.

I feel like this review is dry, but there’s not much to offer in terms of anything thematic. Largely, the film is no different structurally than a typical romantic-comedy. However, what this film lacks in profound wisdom it makes up for in humour, antics, and a cast the works incredibly well together. I will admit that my grade will be very biased, but, honestly, who gives a shit? I give it a B+ (and I give Kim Cattrall an A).