I'm surprised at the poor reviews of this movie, which I think it is not worse than the first, which has double rating. Completely senseless. The story has moments that really connect with the original characters in the series. Needless to say, fashion and luxury are still gorgeous and an essential part of the look and mood of the movie, but the story makes good points and grounds the characters. Most importantly, the acting has returned to what we were used in the TV series, making us forget some of the flaws we resented in the first movie. I cannot believe that nobody noticed how terrible the acting was in the first, and how correct it is here.
The movie has some very fun moments, many of them by the always cheeky (and hilariously vulgar) Samantha. The gay wedding at the beginning is great, with a cameo by Liza Minelli as wedding minister and singer.
The main problem of the movie is the whole trip to Abu Dhabi. Not the trip, the destination. I had the feeling that this was a long commercial about Abu Dhabi. The girls could have gone elsewhere luxurious and still face the same challenges. I thought that focusing on cultural differences and the idiosyncrasy of the Emiratis was a waste of time, and completely unnecessary for the story, which, until the trip starts, was making good points about marriage. I would have eliminated the touristy part and dug deep in the part of the relationships. On the other hand, this being a show about sex, love and relationships by very liberated Western Women, the UAE were never going to be a good destination. Never ever!
This is one of those chick-flicks that will entertain women who were fans of the TV series and have all the background to understand the actions and evolution of the characters. In fact, properly speaking, this is a double-length episode of the series screened in cinemas.
Abstain from viewing men and people who are not familiar with the series. Otherwise, don't complain! You’ve been warned!
Just for fans of the SATC series.
