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xiayun
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:41 pm Posts: 25109 Location: San Mateo, CA
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Sex and the City
Sex and the CityQuote: Sex and the City is a 2008 American romantic comedy/blue comedy film adaptation of the HBO comedy series of the same name (itself based on the novel of the same name by Candace Bushnell) about four female friends: Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis), and Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), dealing with their lives as 40-something year olds in New York City. The series often portrayed frank discussions about romance and sexuality.
The world premiere took place at Leicester Square, London on May 12, 2008, and premiered on May 28, 2008 in the United Kingdom and May 30, 2008 in the United States.
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Wed May 28, 2008 6:33 pm |
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Riggs
We had our time together
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2004 4:36 am Posts: 13270 Location: Vienna
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Re: Sex and the City
My sister saw this with a bunch of her girlfriends yesterday and liked it. She wasn't amazed by it but overall satisfied.
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Thu May 29, 2008 4:21 am |
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JURiNG
ef star star kay
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:45 pm Posts: 3016 Location: Cairo, Egypt
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Re: Sex and the City
I HATED WB!!!!!!!!!!!!! Speed Racer hasn't been released yet! and now, we don't get this in the time when everyone gets it! Arghhhhhhh
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am Posts: 14544 Location: LA / NYC
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Re: Sex and the City
Seeing this tonight!
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Thu May 29, 2008 10:35 am |
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am Posts: 14544 Location: LA / NYC
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Re: Sex and the City
I'll post my thoughts later, but simply put, if you loved the show, you'll love the movie.
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Fri May 30, 2008 3:10 am |
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_axiom
The Wall
Joined: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:50 am Posts: 16163 Location: Croatia
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Re: Sex and the City
JURiNG wrote: I HATED WB!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hate your local distributor, not WB... Most of the time local distributor make bad deals or eff up everything.
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Fri May 30, 2008 4:15 am |
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The Mr Pink
What would Jesus *not* do?
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:55 am Posts: 829 Location: Going Up the Down Escalator
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Re: Sex and the City
Had I not have gotten paid to watch this I most definitely would've stayed far far away from this movie. I guess if your a fan of the series then you'll probably enjoy this. Myself having never seen a single episode and being utterly repulsed by the horse faced tranny SJP, didn't. My biggest problem with the film, besides the over emphasis on the frightenly ugly SJP, is that they shot this as a TV show. It was photographed and paced like five twenty-two minute episodes instead one continous movie, they even left in the fade-out/fade-in between episodes. The story arc, if it had one, was predictable, boring and downight offensive. The whole movie felt like one big man bashing fest. The guys in this very long tv show seem fairly decent and treat the gals like royalty. I know dozens of women and a few guys who'd love hook up with the type of guy portrayed in the movie. But our four self-centered, egotistical, cold, heartless, self-absorbed bitches treat the guys like shit and then wonder what happened when they get cheated on, left at the alter, or left waiting naked alone at home. The only one of the group happy with her man is Charlotte and thats because she married a pussyfied man who's just befuddled that he landed such a hot babe and doesn't want to scew it up so he constantly kisses her ass. Like I said earlier if you're a fan of the show you'll most likely love this, if you're not then its a crap shoot at best.
Grade D-
WTF is up with SJP? She has to be one of the ugliest 'alleged' women on the planet and yet people treat her as if she's a beauty queen, why? I'm all for ugly people getting love and respect, but SJP is pushing it just a little to far.
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Fri May 30, 2008 5:56 pm |
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Diesel
Motherfuckin' sexual
Joined: Wed May 10, 2006 4:38 pm Posts: 1830 Location: Orange County, CA
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Re: Sex and the City
^ Uh, SJP is the star of the show. They are going to push her the most.
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Fri May 30, 2008 7:57 pm |
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snack
Extraordinary
Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:18 pm Posts: 12159
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Re: Sex and the City
Ugh. I sort of loved it. Way more than I thought I would. Best blockbuster of the summer so far by far.
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Fri May 30, 2008 11:26 pm |
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zennier
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Joined: Sun Oct 23, 2005 2:38 pm Posts: 10316 Location: berkeley
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Re: Sex and the City
snack wrote: Ugh. I sort of loved it. Way more than I thought I would. Best blockbuster of the summer so far by far. yeah, sorta. it's a testament to the charm of this group that i, as a pretty damn critical person, can sit for two and a half hours (wtf, right?!) and really enjoy myself.
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Sat May 31, 2008 2:48 am |
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Mr. Reynolds
Confessing on a Dance Floor
Joined: Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:46 am Posts: 5567 Location: Celebratin' in Chitown
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Re: Sex and the City
the movie was pretty awesome actually. the first hour was riveting, full of glam, drama, and comedy. I wasn't a huge fan of the cheesy ending; they could have done something a little more fabulous. I think SJP did an awesome job and it's def her movie. dare I say it? she deserves at the very least a Golden Globe for this movie, if not an oscar nom. (yeah loved her THAT much)
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Sat May 31, 2008 2:48 am |
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Chippy
KJ's Leading Pundit
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:45 pm Posts: 63026 Location: Tonight... YOU!
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Re: Sex and the City
The Perfect Ending To A Marvelous Show. It was SUPERB! 9.5/10 A
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Sat May 31, 2008 3:42 am |
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Snrub
Vagina Qwertyuiop
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:14 pm Posts: 8767 Location: Great Living Standards
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Re: Sex and the City
So who dies?
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Sat May 31, 2008 9:22 am |
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Christian
Team Kris
Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 5:02 pm Posts: 27584 Location: The Damage Control Table
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Re: Sex and the City
Are the costumes and songs worthy of being pushed for Oscar consideration?
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Sat May 31, 2008 10:18 am |
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Chippy
KJ's Leading Pundit
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:45 pm Posts: 63026 Location: Tonight... YOU!
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Re: Sex and the City
Christian wrote: Are the costumes and songs worthy of being pushed for Oscar consideration? The costumes, yes. The songs, maybe.
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Sat May 31, 2008 12:32 pm |
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am Posts: 14544 Location: LA / NYC
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Re: Sex and the City
Yeah, this is definitely getting a Best Costume Design nomination.
"All Dressed In Love" could do it, since the Oscars obviously love Jennifer Hudson.
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Sat May 31, 2008 1:31 pm |
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Raffiki
Forum General
Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:14 am Posts: 9966
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Re: Sex and the City
I didn't like it, unfortunately. It was not only predictable but there were no surprises, we basically knew everything from the trailer. I hate how the Big storyline consumed the ENTIRE movie and most of the supporting storylines were pretty bad themselves. I also how they treated Charlotte as nothing more than comedic relief. I don't know, the writing was just pretty darn bad. But truth be told, I wasn't expecting to be wowed. I was all giddy and excited but I knew deep down as I told my best friend before we went in, I was expecting to be disappointed. I don't know what to rate it yet but the highest it will get is a B- from me. They could have done something really fabulous with it.
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am Posts: 14544 Location: LA / NYC
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Re: Sex and the City
Four years after the sensational series came to a close, HBO's "Sex and the City" finally makes the jump to the big screen. Thankfully, it does not disappoint. This is sure to satisfy any fan of the television series. It's hilarious, smart, incredibly entertaining, heartfelt and just plain fun. Sarah Jessica Parker is fantastic here, proving why she made Carrie Bradshaw such an unforgettable character. Also great are Kristin Davis, who is charming as Charlotte, and Kim Cattrall, who is laugh-out-loud hysterical as Samantha. Cynthia Nixon was very good as well, but she has always been my least favorite character and the same held true in the feature adaptation. I did love many scenes with her though, namely the New Years' sequence (which was incredibly touching). All four of the actresses bring out the best in one another and share an undeniable chemistry. On the supporting front, newcomer Jennifer Hudson delivers a fun, understated performance as Carrie's lovelorn assistant, and returning cast members such as Chris Noth and Evan Handler are solid in their roles as well. I wouldn't recommend this film to those who are unfamiliar with the series, but to those who are prepare for one of the summer's biggest delights. This is a fantastic feature adaptation that I instantly fell in love with. And any true fan of the series will love it as well. A
My #2 of the year behind Cloverfield.
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Sat May 31, 2008 8:33 pm |
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Cotton
Some days I'm a super bitch
Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2004 7:22 pm Posts: 6645
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Re: Sex and the City
loyalfromlondon wrote: Miranda continues to be the heart of the foursome, Samantha's storyline was pretty weak, and I never liked Charlotte. Carrie was grand, and I hated Big, oh how I hated Big.
I agree, although I thought Charlotte was much more enjoyable here than in the series. I was disapointed with Samantha's story, but she made every scene she was in work. I liked it overall: B+
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am Posts: 14544 Location: LA / NYC
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Re: Sex and the City
Charlotte has always been one of my favorites. I love all four, but Miranda is definitely my least favorite.
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Sat May 31, 2008 11:47 pm |
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snack
Extraordinary
Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:18 pm Posts: 12159
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Re: Sex and the City
Yeah, who likes Miranda?
And Samantha should have fucked Dante before she went back to New York.
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Sat May 31, 2008 11:55 pm |
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zennier
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Joined: Sun Oct 23, 2005 2:38 pm Posts: 10316 Location: berkeley
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Re: Sex and the City
Samantha, all the way - though I really love the entire group. KC really, really made her bit work, even when she wasn't given the most to work with. Kudos to her.
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Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:58 am |
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Mr. Reynolds
Confessing on a Dance Floor
Joined: Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:46 am Posts: 5567 Location: Celebratin' in Chitown
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Re: Sex and the City
Miranda is my favorite!
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Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:02 am |
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Jeff
Christian's #1 Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 8:25 pm Posts: 28110 Location: Awaiting my fate
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Re: Sex and the City
Oh.my.god.
Wow. That was sooo worth the wait. Every second of it. Love, love, loved the movie. Never boring, and, to be a bit gay, always fabulous. Everything, the costumes, the music, and yeah, even the writing, were perfect. I don't know how you could fault the writing, it was easily as good as that from the show. Nothing to deep which is what made the show so great. This isn't Children of Men people, don't expect a diatribe on the meaning of life!
Yeah. Loved it.
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Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:59 pm |
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Jeff
Christian's #1 Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 8:25 pm Posts: 28110 Location: Awaiting my fate
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Re: Sex and the City
Sam wrote: Miranda is my favorite! It's a tie between her and Charlotte.
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