Plantiana Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Bereamic Awesome Movie

ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

sussibro-92207 I love the series. Movie number one has a special place in my heart. It's the perfect heartache flick. But this one?! Oh no ... Don't do it. Don't watch it. You can never unsee it! Why would they do it? Even the acting stank at times. No. Just no!

eric262003 As a heterosexual guy I have watch my share of romantic dramas and coming to see the movie "Sex and the City" I have to say that though I don't completely hate "Sex and the City 2", then again I never had the strong feelings going to see the movie and that I never cared much for the series. I was never invested by the four leading ladies who are constantly obsessed by consuming trendy luxury while talking the talk of sexual empowerment and scoping out a rich beau. Like the series itself and the first installment, they hoped they could swing it both ways. Sadly it was bombarded with vulgar undertones and unscrupulous exhibitions that took over the concept of a serious hidden underneath it.Two years later the sequel reunites the four girls and the vulgarity has elevated to a higher degree. This the consumer-happy quartet locates themselves from their American estates to the very gorgeous, but ultra-expensive Abu Dhabi in the UAE. And though the location was pure eye-candy with the beaches and resorts, I would have felt better watching an infomercial for two and a half hours and would never have known the difference. Just don't engage in tonsil hockey within the public spectrum and make sure that you have enough dough to tip the help generously. The plot is the same crap that materialized from the series. Lawyer Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is disgruntled by her boss who constantly dismisses her. Instead of doing the sensible thing, she just calls it quits. To her it feels like a win for woman's liberation. When really it's a cop-out. Charlotte (Kristin Davis) is now married with two children wants to get away from the stress of it all even though there's help living with them. Carries (Sarah Jessica Parker) has grown over the fact that her beau is ageing and it outraged when she discovers her book was struck with negative reviews retaliates by kissing an ex-boyfriend. Her husband's reaction is priceless. And sex kitten Samantha (Kim Cattrall) wants to ward off menopause by feeding off hormones due to the restrictions of having sex in a Muslim country.And sure the film takes largely in such heavy-handed topics like menopause and culture clashes. And sure being a mother to young children can be believably overwhelming, it still feels very hokey in my mind's perspective. Sure there's some compelling jabs about declining economy and feeling heroic of child raising alone, but the fact of staying in luxurious hotels makes these ladies hypocrites especially when Carrie tips of a Hindu servant to return home to India to be with his wife.Sure I might be jabbing on the film over the characters, but in the end I'm jabbing at both of them evenly. But if I had the money like them I still wouldn't have liked the film. It just doesn't measure up in what it preaches out to be. Even the fashion looks absurd and not trendy. The women's fashion is over-the-top and scruffy. The camera-work looks jilted and very tiresome at best. Even Liza Minelli's song number looked strange like her face and body didn't match. It was quite an unorthodox experience.

Jordan Hunt Riding the popularity of the 2008 movie, 'Sex And The City 2' boldly dares to continue a story that was well and truly ended twice. The first full-length feature justified its existence with the genuinely plausible next phase of Carrie and company's lives; the sequel, bravely, came forward with the tried and tested adage that girls just really want have to fun. Where its predecessor was an often sombre affair, number two revels in enough hedonism to make up for the previous lack of it.Finally and happily married, Carrie has settled in to her life with Mr. Big as her friends have to their own commitments; Miranda and Charlotte have also settled into their unions, while Samantha is finally serving herself alone, just how she likes it. This is the sequel's main stumbling block, that the characters have faced nearly every relationship ache imaginable. Therefore, their individual conflicts they face in 'Sex And The City 2' - heavy chested nannies and irritating bosses - are so trivial that the unfolding drama sadly reverts the characters into exaggerated caricatures of their former selves.Courageously switching the main location from New York City to the Middle Eastern culture of Abu Dhabi, the film is similar to several episodes from the show that staged the girl's exploits elsewhere; New York City, however, was a major character in itself, one that isn't easily replaced by a holiday destination that offers endless opportunities for escapades which sadly, hardly ever occur.There is still plenty of heart and emotion, but long term fans unfortunately begin to feel like they can't root for their favourite characters anymore, as they are written in a manner that actually portrays them in the negative light that critics have long ascribed to them. Clashing their New York sass against the culture of the Middle East is a clever, though often uncomfortable concept as the film tackles racism like no other franchise - forever considering equal opportunities - could.There is much to enjoy about 'Sex And The City 2', such as its intricate wardrobe and lavish setting; when the most positive aspects of the movie are aesthetics, however, it is hard not to realise that the sequel is a somewhat vacant affair. It does contrast the heavy tone of the first movie well, making it an excellent companion piece, though with such shallow character conflicts, it tarnishes the resolution and conclusion of the 2008 feature. Therefore, audiences are left itching for a third and final film not to satisfy their lust for more 'Sex And The City', but to regain a sense of closure.

Danii Disaster Having read the many AWFUL reviews, and seeing the VERY low rating (4.9 at the time), I expected the worst.I was sitting there expecting to get insulted/bored/disappointed/outraged (amongst many of the awful things this movie has been called), but nothing of the sort ever happened.A lot of people seem to complain that the movie is "insulting" to the culture of the Middle East... I didn't see anything remotely insulting. Lots of movies, involving a foreign culture, will use stereotypes to portray it. This is something the viewers can understand and relate to. What's the point showing hidden traditions of a particular culture and portraying it in a different light than that known to your average viewer?? For God's sake, people, if you want an accurate/multi-dimensional portrayal of a culture, watch a DOCUMENTARY. This is fiction, and the movie has a purpose - to entertain the viewer, therefore - it's SUPPOSED to be exaggerated and stereotypical.Another popular complaint, is that these girls are not the same as in the sitcom. Hello?? And what exactly did you expect? It's been, what, OVER 1O YEARS?? Do you think these girls are going to be exactly the same as they were in the sitcom? How dumb is that? Their lives have changed (and so have their views), they have grown older, and some of them have kids -- the movie reflects these changes; it's only natural. The girls COULDN'T have remained the same!! Well, I have to say, I have never been too fond of Charlotte (not the character itself, but Kristen Davies's portrayal; more specifically: her constant OVER-acting), and she has really crossed the line in this one. Her acting was bad in the first movie, but, in this one, it's bordering on unbearable. And I didn't like that ridiculous "Irish bra-less lesbian babysitter" story, either. It was just stupid and totally over-the-top.Miranda's character was severely under-developed, and so was the story with Aidan. And, to be honest, the Carrie and Big story was a bit cheesy for my liking. I mean, fighting over the fact that a man wants to watch a little TV after work? Please! All in all, the movie was pretty well put together, and, in my opinion, the things people are complaining about, are absolutely irrelevant. The movie is FINE -- it's entertaining, there are some great clothes, and we get to see lots of familiar faces. Never a dull moment! I was not disappointed at all.