Sex & The City - The Film

Last weekend, we arranged a girls-only weekend in Notting Hill. It was a perfect opportunity to go see Sex & The City, the movie - 7 childhood girlfriends (friends for 20 years!), all busy working girls, some with kids and husbands, others single and on the look-out for a man......but united by our friendship that has seen us through the highs and lows of life.

Sex & The City, the TV series, was a programme that we had all identified with, enjoyed immensely, and for which we all still have a special affection. So it was with great excitement that we all tootled (or was that tottered??) down to the cinema on a saturday afternoon.

The first few minutes of the film had me wondering if some things are best left alone. I thought the acting was very wooden, and the actresses seemed unconfortable in their characters. Kirsten Davies seemed to be pulling some very 'over the top' facial expressions! However, i think they maybe needed to warm up, as things did improve (slightly) as the film progressed.

The plot was quite unbelievable in parts, and almost 'cartoon-like'. Unfortunately, the quality of the storyline was nowhere near as good as it was in the old tv series.

However, for all its faults, i couldn't help but enjoy the film, and I also felt quite emotional throughout. I felt emotional for what the show represents for me - the trials and tribulations of being a modern woman, and the value of female friendship. It was also very easy viewing, 'bubblegum for the eyes', with some humourous bits.

I do think that the SATC characters have had their day, so i hope they won't be wheeling everyone out for another movie....please no!! I would like to keep the happy tv memories i have, and continue to occasionally pull out the old dvds and have a girly night in. The tv programmes are something i can watch over and over again, and still enjoy.