So, this CB is just going to admit up front that she has never watched a whole episode of Sex & The City. I know, I know--it's almost un-American! My fellow CB has viewed a couple episodes while channel surfing (and has a major thing for "Big"), but she is also far from a S&TC super fan. Nonetheless, the CB's went to see the opening of S&TC last night with some other gal pals, and it was quite the happening place to be. I've never seen the parking lot of our local cineplex so jam packed. After waiting in line (tons of females of all ages and a few brave men) for 1/2 hour, we got comfortable in the excellent seats our friends were saving, broke out the thermoses of Cosmos that M. had snuck in (a rare instance of rule-breaking for her!), and settled back. The movie was too long and the plot was rather predictable and silly at times, but the crazy, over-the-top clothes (this CB loves a montage) were fun, the female bonding scenes were entertaining, and SJP was actually very good at playing both a fashion icon nutty person and a completely vulnerable normal woman.
The strangest thing was that at many key moments in the film, the boom microphone slipped into frame and was annoyingly obvious at the top of the screen. It was hard to believe that such a big mistake could have been overlooked in post-production, so we figured it was a sloppy job on the part of the projectionists at our theatre. Turns out, the same problem was reported at many of the locations where the movie was premiering! Unbelievable.
All in all, we are giving the movie *** and the experience ****. A Culture Buddy SHOUT OUT goes to Andy for supplying delicious Cosmos-to-go for the girls!!
