In 1998, a cultural phenomenon occured. The world was introduced to four women just like me and you, only better dressed. Every young woman from that day on had a wide-eyed dream of growing up and moving to New York to become a journalist. Every group of friends was based on who was the Carrie, who was Samantha, who was Charlotte...and did anyone left want to be Miranda? We all struggled with the ups and downs of loving and hating Mr Big at the same time and secretly wishing we had balls like Samantha. Manolo Blahnik became a household name and cosmopolitans were the new "it" drink. And then in 2004, our hearts were broken as we said goodbye to the four and the city. Thanks to boxed DVDs now a younger generation can enjoy the fabulousness.
But at midnight last night, we said our chanellos to Sex and the City again. Was the movie everything we'd hoped for and more? Was it as magical as we expected?
The answer is...YES. I had the pleasure of going to a midnight showing of the movie last night. It was so fun. Girls were dressed to the nines, arriving in packs, all a flitter about the night's events. This was monumental. It's like Lord of the Rings, only with fashion instead of hobbits. I read an article earlier that almost 75% of women surveyed said they would see the movie in a group. We're planning on going saturday dressed as our favorite character. Looking around last night, I thought perhaps we should be having a runway show beforehand, I could have easily been in a club rather than a movie theater. Then the first pangs of that piano theme began and the entire theater errupted into cheers. The energy and excitement kept up through the whole night. We laughed together, we cried together, we cheered when things got good. And we all clapped at the end (even if we didn't agree with the story line). It was such a fun experience. Even though New York City seems so far away and different from Little Rock, Arkansas, we all got a taste of it last night. I was practically giddy when it started and I saw the skylines.
So how was the movie overall? Did the small screen favorite translate to the big screen? I say, yes. We pick up four years after season 6 ended. But don't worry if you haven't seen the show - Carrie brings you up to speed on everything that happened. And from there...we see where the women all are now. I have to say, I really did enjoy this movie experience. I do think it was worth the hype. I think the hype was half of what made it so fun. We've seen spoilers for months now on the fashion, but believe me, those aren't the half of it. If I could have just ONE bone in my body as fabulous as Carrie Bradshaw, I would absolutely die happy. I'm a Carrie, by the way, although as a fellow journalist I know no writers salary would support Dior.
As for the plot, the show really is about relationships. It examines relationships we've all had, and emphasizes the most important one - our friends. No wonder we all started looking for our foursome after the first season we saw. Having a group of friends with that close of a bond is priceless. And the other aspect of the movie is the male relationships. I think there's a relationship for everyone there, too. I think a lot of girls have struggled with a Mr. Big, I think tons of girls were unsure about marrying their best friends. There are plenty of girls who just don't want to settle for one man and plenty of others who could easily live happily ever after. The entire movie is an emotional rollercoaster and I think you identify with your own emotions as they relate to the characters.
Go this weekend with no expectations except to have a fabulous time. Go if you love fashion, friends, or just Sex and the City. And especially go if you've never even seen an episode. This is the quintessential chick flick of the year, hands down.
And if you have to go against your own will, maybe this link will help you enjoy it either way
http://www.mollygood.com/sex-and-the-city-the-movie-drinking-game-20080529/
