Love, labels, blink-blinks, and sex.
Yes, it’s the foursome from New York City making their glamour appearance on screens worldwide again.
“Sex And The City 2” return to hit the cinemas this summer to bring a sequel to the love lives of the four ever-sparkling women.
The story begins with a gay marriage of two men who initially hated each other, Stanford (Willie Garson) and Anthony (Mario Cantone). The highlight of the gay wedding was Liza Minnelli’s appearance as a guest singer performing Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).”
The story then moves on to describe the lives of the women being more stressful than before. All married except Samantha (Kim Cattrall) who is now 52, struggling to handle her menopause by taking more than 40 over types of creams and supplements.
Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is forced to quit her job because she was not appreciated at her workplace with her boss gesturing her to silent each time she has a voice. She finds that spending time with her son Brady is even more appropriate.
Charlotte (Kristin Davis) now faces the most headaches ever with her two little daughters. She is also worried about her husband being attracted to the bra-less nanny, Erin (Alice Eve), who was revealed at the end of the movie as a lesbian.
Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) on the other hand is experiencing what is called the “mid-wife crisis.” She was displeased by her husband, Mr. Big (Chris Noth), who is settling into a wedded bliss. Mr. Big wants to hang out on the couch more than paint the town red, leaving Carrie longing for the "sparkle" of the good-old days.
Thanks to Samantha public relation campaign for an Arab sheikh, the four girls took on a trip to Abu Dhabi, also known as the New Middle East.
The girls soon find themselves irritating the Muslim society in Abu Dhabi due to their styles and attitudes but none more than Samantha, who was charged for having sex on the beach in which later clarified as just a kiss.
Carrie met her old love Aidan (John Corbett) in the middle of a spice market and the two decided to meet for a dinner. Because of Carrie’s decision to “play with the fire,” the two accidentally kissed before they bid goodbye.
Carrie finds herself guilty after the incident and opts to call Mr. Big for apologies. Previously, in the television series, Carrie had an affair with the then-married Mr. Big while dating Aidan, ending their relationship.
Due to Samantha’s charges, the sheikh cancelled the PR meeting with her and all luxurious perks are no longer paid for. Within an hour, the four girls packed in chaotic hurry and leave for home.
When Carrie returns home, Mr. Big presented her a diamond ring as a punishment to remind her that she is married.
The story resolves with a summary on how Carrie and Mr. Big combine their common interest, Miranda finds a new firm that appreciate her voice, Charlotte every now and then take a few days off from the family for herself, and Samantha stays as she is.
Generally, this sequel may have disappointed much audience. Because the girls are on the romp in Abu Dhabi throughout the story where sex is verboten, there was very little sex, and not a lot of city. Bad move.
You may find most of the acts in this movie being exaggerated. The luxurious scenery, the local culture of Abu Dhabi and the “forbidden acts” became the center of attention whilst sex and love came second after those.
However, the value of “Sex And The City” remains with Carrie’s voiceover that fit perfectly into most scenes. The traditional girl-talk conversations added resemblance to the television series and are relevant.
The approach to the movie may have shifted, but going after the crazy lives of these four big girls still brings the same magic and excitement. Spending time with this movie is like putting on a diamonded-heel with complicated laces.
