"It wasn't logic, it was love."

Sex and the City

2008; USA; 148 min. 

Director: Michael Patrick King

Screenplay: Michael Patrick King, Candace Bushnell, Darren Star

Music: Aaron Zigman

Cast:

Carrie Bradshaw - Sarah Jessica Parker

Samantha Jones - Kim Cattrall

Charlotte York - Kristin Davis

Miranda Hobbes - Cynthia Nixon

John James 'Mr. Big' Preston - Chris Noth

Enid Frick - Candice Bergen

Louise - Jennifer Hudson

Steve Brady - David Eigenberg

Harry Goldenblatt - Evan Handler

Jerry 'Smith' Jerrod - Jason Lewis

Although I have never seen the hit TV show, "Sex and the City," I was interested in checking out the movie when it came out on DVD. Based on the HBO TV series, "Sex and the City: The Movie," proved to be a fun romantic comedy. The plot follows the fabulous four friends, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), as they deal with life's issues. Carrie Bradshaw, a 40 year old writer is finally engaged to the man of her dreams, 'Big' (Chris Noth), while Miranda is dealing with marital issues. Charlotte has a successful marriage with an adopted daughter, Lily, while Samantha refuses to commit to a man and is obsessed with having sexual relationships with men. As Carrie's life begins to change, the women jump to her side and prove that friendship is a powerful bond. The love and caring between the women is a very heartwarming part of the film.

The plot deals with forgiveness, and what constitutes the ability to forgive. Both Carrie and Miranda are faced with this issue. Love is another major theme in the movie as well. While some characters seek out love, such as Carrie, others don't seem fixated on the issue, for example, Samantha. I particularly enjoyed the fashions that the women wore in the movies. The fashions play a huge part in painting this picture of rich New York women living in the lap of luxury. The scenery of NYC presented a great background for the film. In relation to the fashion, I happened to absolutely love the walk-in closet that Carrie received as an engagement present from big. I didn't think a movie like this could have elements of classic film in it, but when I was researching the film, I encountered an element of foreshadowing that I had missed. The foreshadowing incident takes place when Lily colors in Cinderella's shoe blue in her coloring book, which relates to Carrie later on. About the film - I do want to mention, however, that is is rated R for strong sexual, graphic scenes, as well as language and nudity. Overall, I would highly recommend this film - it was enjoyable, with a great soundtrack and a fun plot!

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Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6U809EdoVI