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Sex and the City (2008)
Better than what others are giving it credit for.
I must say that while this movie certainly was not perfect (what movie really is?) it was enjoyable and much better than what other reviews have stated.
Sex and the City lived up the story lines and characters set forth in the during the entire 6 seasons of the show. The storyline is simply asking the question: what happens once you get your ever after? The answer is simply there really isn't a set ever after for everyone and the path to ever after may have a few bumps along the way.
Carrie spends the entire movie doing what she did over a span of 6 seasons...chase after Big and deal with his flighty nature. I am surprised that people are annoyed that this is the case since so many were willing to watch this before.
Charlotte continues to live out the life that she dreamed of for herself. I know that some say Charlotte is missing in the film, but I found her to be ever present. Her story may not contain that much drama but her part never had that many dramatic moments in the t.v. show.
Miranda deals with the fact that she made a choice to change her life for Steve and that he makes a mistake by cheating. I know some people were taken aback that she was put in a bad light for not easily forgiving him. However, I think the idea behind the plot line is that sometimes we have to take the good with the bad and realize that forgiveness doesn't come with a debt.
Samantha comes to the realization that she isn't a relationship person. Samantha never was a relationship person and I think that the writers did the character justice by removing her from something that never fit right on the show.
The movie could have used some much needed editing to decrease the length of the show. Also, there was too much product placement in the movie but lets be real, there had to be some because that was something that was directly tied to the show.
There is a plot to the movie. The movie is simply an extenuation of the show which is Big and Carrie's love story and the bond of the four gal pals. Anyone expecting anything else must have not watched the show that carefully. This is not a movie for people who didn't watch the show but what else would you expect? If someone were to create a movie about "Grey's Anatomy" you wouldn't expect the movie to start from the beginning, because movies about television shows are for the fans of the show not a new audience.
Overall, I liked the film and thought it was a better and more realistic end to the series than the series finale from t.v. If you are a fan then go see it, if not stay away, but do not expect the film to be anything more than it is...which is a tale about women trying to find love and themselves in New York.
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000)
Not for those wishing to be taken on a thrill ride or a fantasy world
I know that when some people go to the movies they wish to be transported to some place where reality is suspended and everything is a fantasy world or a thrill ride. However, this film is a rare gem because it captivates your attention without any special effects or strange situations. The people in this movie for better or worse are real. If you want to see a movie about real people with real connections/relationships then this is the movie for you.
Each of the women in the movie seem to be seeking for some sort of human contact. Each woman has her foibles that lead to her loneliness or failure. By briefly looking into each woman's life we see what is causing her heartache...thus, we see the things we can tell just by looking at her, or rather, things we can see by looking into her life.
While it has been several years since I saw this movie it has always stood out in my mind. I generally enjoy Holly Hunter and Glen Close and there performances were proficient but I did not find them to be as captivating as the Christine-Lily combo and Cameron Diaz. Calista Flockheart and her counterpart present a touching couple and perhaps the most honest and heartfelt relationship in the film. Both actresses are believable and engaging. As far as Cameron Diaz goes, she totally owns this movie as the best performance. I have lived with someone who is legally blind and Cameron Diaz truly exhibited what it is like to be blind. Additionally, none of her lines were delivered in a flat way and she captured my attention for every moment she was on screen. Normally, I do not like Ms. Diaz's work but this changed my mind and I hope that one day she will have another chance to prove her acting chops like she did in this film.