By Jennie
Sex and the City 2 was released this past Friday, and has apparently taken the second spot at the weekend box office, after Shrek Forever After. I’m glad SATC2 has been released, if only because maybe now I won’t have to hear about it any more. I confess I don’t get the hype over a (reported) crappy sequel to a (reportedly) crappy movie based on a cable television show that was pretty much played out by the end of its run.
Don’t get me wrong; I was once a fan of the HBO series. Not a “best show evah!” kind of a fan, but I caught most episodes and enjoyed them at the time. By the last season or two of the show, I was pretty sick of Carrie; Sarah Jessica Parker’s characterization seemed to have devolved into “Aren’t I cute?” mugging much of the time, and her navel-gazing was in my opinion, less fitting and appealing once she passed 40 (not to be ageist, but come on, we do expect people to grow up at some point, right?). By the time Carrie reunited with Big, I felt that the show and characters had said all that they really had to say, and that was fine.
But then came the movie. And for some reason it was a big deal. I mean, I already think 99.9% of movies based on television shows are evidence of the dearth of new ideas in the film industry. I think the last TV-show-based-movie I saw was Starsky and Hutch, at least five years ago, and that had the advantage of being a silly but affectionate parody of 70s cop shows. I really don’t understand the point of movies based on television shows that haven’t even been off of the air for five years. Nevertheless, there was lots of buzz when the first movie came out: Cosmos, shoes, girls’ night out at the theater blah blah blah. Okay, I know I sound cranky, but the whole thing did make me a bit so, the way cultural phenomena that I Just Don’t Get are wont to do. (Especially cultural phenomena that I’m supposed to get by dint of being female.) Then the second movie went into production, and I swear we had movie stills every other day of Charlotte or Samantha in character in some fabulous outfit. I don’t know when I’ve seen a movie in production get so much continuous coverage. So I’m just hoping that now that the movie’s out I won’t have to hear any more about it (at least until they start shooting the next one).
How about you? Do you plan to see SATC2? Are you a fan of the series, of movies based on television shows, and of sequels? Share!
I was not a fan of the series but came in late to the game and watched re-runs. I did like the series but I would not be upset if I had missed it.
I saw the first movie on Netflix. I enjoyed it for what it was. I really enjoy Chris Noth so I enjoyed seeing him in this movie ( I love seeing him in The Good Wife.)
I will watch this movie. Probably in the fall when I can get it on Netflix. By myself because my husband will not watch it. 😉
I’ve seen it.
I also came into the series late. I liked it. I think I’ve seen them all but not in order. I thought the first movie was good. I was suprised by that because usually I don’t think movies based on TV shows are as good as the series.
I didn’t think this second movie was as good as the first. I thought the story (Carrie’s anyway) followed along with the series but maybe not executed as well. I thought it was too Carrie-centric and not enough of the other ladies and their relationships.
Some funny moments but pretty blah.
Pam, I can’t believe Jeff is not dying to sit down and watch SATC2 w/you. 🙂
I was surprised there was a first movie made and that it did so well. I do think this second one may have suffered from over exposure.
From what I have seen of the series and heard of the first movie, I don’t know that there was a lot of story left to tell. I understand fans become invested in the characters, however, and people like seeing them on the big screen. If there was a “Sopranos” movie made, I would so be there — even though I know it probably wouldn’t be as good as the series….
I am kind of bleh about summer movies anyway. I will probably see ‘Toy Story 3″ with my daughter. She is really excited. Beyond that, there isn’t much that interests me.
I watched the series from time to time. I seens the first movie with girlfriends and cosmos. I seen Sex and the City 2. You know, I really like the concepts of them all but I don’t think I needed to see the porno parts to get the drift. Other than that….Loved it!!
I have never watched. I saw a couple when the tv was left on but didn’t care for it. For some reason, I am annoyed at the commercials and when I see the pics in the tabs. Prob because I am so disinterested in all of the actresses and the hoopla. The first movie was a big deal.
Oops, Anya I meant to add that we will be seeing Toy Story 3. I am fan and so is my little one.