Late May's movie theaters saw a flurry of women eagerly anxious to see the big screen’s adaptation of “Sex and the City.” The result: an astounding box office intake that proved movies don’t have to cater to the male audience—the female demographic is just as likely to pull in the big bucks. Hopefully Hollywood insiders will take note of the many women who flocked to the cinema—films don’t always need explosions and violence to lure in moviegoers.
Why "SATC" Deserves Accolades
“Sex and the City” could have alienated faithful watchers of the original HBO series that aired for six seasons. However, the main characters fans fell in love with are still present in this version. Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda are all back in the continued story of their triumphs and troubles, all while wearing Manolos in Manhatten. The film briefly updates the audience on what the characters have done since fans had last seen them—marriages, engagements, relocations and adoptions all took place. But instead of dwelling on the past, the movie deftly speeds up to show the women in their current states. This way, the movie feels like one more bonus episode of the television series, a seamless continuation of the character’s lives.
The Fashion World Represented
Regardless if you were a fan of the series or not, this movie has enough positive aspects to warrant your ticket price. The art direction and design of the film is breathtaking—ranging from New York’s bustling streets to the women’s refreshing array of design couture and colorful shoes; the movie in general is just plain eye candy. Fergie’s new song for the movie puts an updated spin on the montages of Vivienne Westwood, Caroline Herrara, and Vera Wang outfits. This movie is worth seeing for the tastes of designer fashion alone.
"SATC" Should Have Stayed with Original Cast
The only downside to this fun film is the addition of the character Louise, played by Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson. Carrie decides to hire an assistant later on in the film, introducing Hudson’s role to the rest of the cast. Surprisingly, this previously capable actress brings the movie to a grinding stop. From what is an otherwise seamless film, this new character feels forced and awkward. Also, Hudson won an Academy Award but can’t successfully deliver most of her lines? This movie would have been perfectly fine with just the original cast to satisfy the plotlines.
Overall, “Sex and the City” is a hit. For diehard fans of the show, the classy ladies are back in full force. How about for audience members that aren’t familiar with the witty one-liners and fashion asides “City” is known for? Let’s just say they’ll be putting on their Jimmy Choo’s and sipping Cosmopolitans in no time.
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