I managed to avoid this title during its cinematic release as I was hearing a lot of negative reviews from friends and critics alike. I was a huge fan of the television series, but the first film was a bit of a let down, not only for its predictable storyline but also for the new roles they'd written in, such as Jennifer Hudson's pointless and overly sugared character, or the wasted celluloid hours spent on admiring Carrie's wardrobe and dropping in as many designer names as possible. The sequel however, avoids all these errors and for me watching it was just as enjoyable as my SATC boxset marathons.
A lot of the criticism levied at the film revolved around the fact that (nearly) all of the four main characters are now happily married and who would be interested in hearing their stories? Well, actually a fair few I imagine. What DOES happen when the initial sizzle goes out of a marriage and all you do is sit around at home watching TV and settle in to the routine of middle age? Seeing Carrie and Big interact as husband and wife and work that out, whilst also seeing Carrie struggle with the normality of marriage was a great extension to the series.
I never thought I'd say this but I'm actually hoping for a third. Although as I did with this one, I will definitely wait for the DVD.
A lot of the criticism levied at the film revolved around the fact that (nearly) all of the four main characters are now happily married and who would be interested in hearing their stories? Well, actually a fair few I imagine. What DOES happen when the initial sizzle goes out of a marriage and all you do is sit around at home watching TV and settle in to the routine of middle age? Seeing Carrie and Big interact as husband and wife and work that out, whilst also seeing Carrie struggle with the normality of marriage was a great extension to the series.
I never thought I'd say this but I'm actually hoping for a third. Although as I did with this one, I will definitely wait for the DVD.