Sex and the City (2008)

The critic finds the film emotionally realistic, mature, and consistently funny, praising its willingness to explore serious themes while remaining a comedy. She especially highlights its nuanced embrace of middle-aged women as funny, independent, complicated, and sexual.

The critic finds the film a satisfying, heartfelt continuation for fans, though its storytelling and treatment of male characters disappoint. They single out the cast’s intimacy, especially Parker and Nixon’s performances in the darker scenes.

Koski finds it an enjoyable, fan-focused continuation that feels more like an oversized TV episode than a fully realized film. She praises its snappy dialogue, good-natured humor, and visual fun, while criticizing its unwieldy pacing and focus on Carrie.

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The review finds the friendships more resonant than the central love story, despite too much attention to fashion. It praises Sarah Jessica Parker’s infectious whimsy and the ups and downs between friends.

The three-star rating suggests a mixed verdict. The visible description praises the original show’s improvement over time and appeal beyond gossip.

Gonzalez sharply criticizes the film’s materialism and its reductive portrayal of women. He praises Miranda’s more grounded storyline and the emotional work it gives Cynthia Nixon.

The critic finds the film sentimental, overlong, and too insular to win over newcomers, though fans may enjoy revisiting the characters. They complain that it is short on laughs and has barely enough story for a feature-length film.

The critic finds the film overlong and less sharp than the series, unlikely to expand its audience beyond devoted fans. The four leads’ performances and the costumes are singled out as pleasures.

Lowry finds the film half-hearted, overlong, and too much like an episode stretched to feature length, though the reunion offers pleasures for fans. He praises the smaller moments, especially the women’s scenes together and Charlotte standing up for a friend.

Lane finds the film a joyless, insulting fantasy that reduces its characters to consumerism and the pursuit of men. He particularly condemns its lavish focus on designer clothes and possessions, alongside its dismissal of working motherhood.

Kermode delivers a scathing verdict, arguing that the film is a cynical, lifeless cash-in. He particularly criticizes the crude script and the cast’s mechanical performances, saying the clothes do the acting.

The critic finds it an enjoyable, pleasant diversion but ultimately superficial and not a particularly good film. Jennifer Hudson’s charismatic performance is singled out for praise, while the characters’ dependence on men draws criticism.

Lawrence finds the film neither bad nor good, describing it as an overlong episode that leaves him unsure whether he liked it. He singles out Samantha as the funniest and most entertaining part.