Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) take their romance, sex and drama to the silver screen in the “Sex and the City” movie, which opened May 30.
The girls are back in the Big Apple in a Big way.
This weekend, we four got “Carried” away with the highly anticipated “Sex and the City” movie, which opened May 30.
Our favorite Manhattanites, Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, Samantha and their men finally tied up some loose ends and unanswered questions since the show’s finale in 2004.
When we left the girls, the charming columnist, Carrie, was yet again disappointed with love, leaving Paris and on again with her on-again-off-again lover, Big. Overly optimistic and hopelessly romantic, Charlotte had converted to Judaism for her husband, Harry, and they finally were adopting a girl named Lily from China after several failed pregnancy attempts. Samantha, the lovable and unstoppable man-eater battled breast cancer and her fear of being labeled Smith’s girlfriend. And fiery lawyer Miranda, finally admitted her love for Steve and they, along with baby Brady, were finally one big happy family.
The two hour ten minute movie was like one long episode, for which some criticized. Carrie is still the narrator, known as the last single girl in New York City and decides to write her latest book about what to do after you find love, instead of how to find it. Nothing is wrong with Charlotte’s life, as usual. In fact, it gets better when she and Harry get more good news. Samantha is still the promiscuous commitment-phobe we all love, but relocated. And Miranda is as bitter as ever, with good reason as she finds her relationship with Steve isn’t what she thought.
After the movie, we discussed our favorite, least favorite and most memorable moments in the movie.
Did the movie turn out the way you expected?
Schmidt: I was surprised the first time around with Big, but wasn’t surprised that they got together in the end.
Baehler: Not the way I expected, but the way I hoped. I was like Charlotte, always on Big’s side no matter how many times he and Carrie broke up. I thought it would end with Carrie and Big both in new relationships, but I am glad they got back together. Also, I expected Samantha and Smith to get married, or at least become an official couple.
Griffis: The ending was what I expected, but I didn’t predict the drama along the way. I was surprised by Big’s behavior, but two hours later, the movie was neatly wrapped up with the happy ending I had anticipated.
Daitch: It was an emotional roller coaster- all sorts of things happened that I had imagined, but never thought would actually materialize on screen.
Which parts would you change?
Schmidt: The plot with Samantha could have been better conveyed. And, they could have had sex at least once.
Baehler: I would change the outcome of Samantha and Smith’s relationship and kept them together. I would have also cut the movie about a half hour. It was too long. Charlotte could have handled more drama, too.
Griffis: Big and Carrie would not have gotten married. After the way he left her at the altar on their wedding day, I thought it should be an end to their on-and-off relationship. It would have been a good, unexpected twist too.
Daitch: More Samantha coverage would have been nice. I wouldn’t have made Miranda so boring, but I guess that appeals to older women who become too busy and dull. Carrie didn’t need to go beserk on Mr. Big.
With which character do you most identify and why?
Schmidt: Miranda because she is bitter, cynical and sarcastic. Also because she is a lawyer. However, I loathe children.
Baehler: Carrie. Mostly because of our shared love of shoes and fashion. But I wouldn’t be caught dead in half of the things she steps out in. The girl’s got confidence, though.
Griffis: Charlotte. I sort of like her unrealistically optimistic attitude. Also, I like how she is devoted to one man (Harry) and she becomes Jewish for him.
Daitch: Samantha. She is the modern woman in my eyes. We are both incredibly independent, goal-oriented, and have sharp wit. We live in pantsuits!
Which was your favorite moment?
Schmidt: The “coloring” scene and when Charlotte “Poughkeepsied” in her pants. Hilarious.
Baehler: When Big and Carrie met in the closet and how he proposed. I also loved the scene with Carrie at the Vogue shoot. I was drooling over all those dresses.
Griffis: I also liked the montage of wedding gowns. Pretty much just seeing all the fashion, shoes and general girly-ness splattered all over the big screen.
Daitch: The friendship of the four women is what appealed to me. Even when the worst things happen, your girl friends are always there for you. The fast-paced dialogue reminds me of the way I converse with my friends.
What is your overall opinion of the movie?
Schmidt: It went on a bit long, but developed well and tied up all the loose ends. They definitely set themselves up for sequels.
Baehler: I loved it. I hope this isn’t the last time we see the girls. But, if so, all of my questions were answered.
Griffis: It was too long. I love the girls, but it was a bit much for my short attention span. It was good, but not great.
Daitch: The movie was fantastic and reminded me why I still watch SATC reruns at 2 a.m. I’m waiting for the sequel.
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I thought this was an interesting recap, and I was enjoying reading it until I read Schmitt point out “I loathe children”. That is so sad. Loathe has no place in the world, especially when it’s used to describe our feeling toward children. I pray that you one day do not wake up at 70 alone in front of the TV.
So, your point is because I loathe children I will lead a sad, lonely and meaningless life?
That is a rather weak argument, ma’am.
-B. Schmidt
Kate: Who in the hell do you think you our to say that someone else’s feelings “have no place in the world”? B. Schmidt has every right to loathe children and every right to express that feeling. Not everyone likes children. I don’t. But I can understand — and accept — that other people have different feelings. What’s your problem? And I have news for you, lady. Just because someone has children doesn’t mean they won’t “wake up at 70 alone in front of the TV.” There are a lot of old people in nursing homes whose children never visit them. And there are a lot of childfree people like me — well over 60 — who lead interesting lives enriched by family and friends. Or do you think I don’t deserve this because I don’t like kids?