Not so abstract

Sadly, I didn’t get to do anything “luminato” this weekend as I had planned - too many errands and chores got in the way of my having fun! I hope you were able to though. There’s still a week left, in case you didn’t get around to it this weekend.

On another note, I got a comment from a reader last week asking my thoughts on the Sex and the City movie as a fan. I saw the movie on Friday, the day it opened. I can’t believe my friends and I got tickets, considering it was already sold out at other theatres the day before. Anyway, I was quiet for a week, since I was waiting for a co-worker to see the flick - she didn’t want to read or see any reviews of the movie, until she saw it. But, now that she’s seen it, all is fair in love and Sex.

For those Sex fans who still haven’t seen it, but plan to, I won’t be revealing much, in terms of spoilers, so not to worry. First off, I went into the movie as a Sex fan, but without the high expectations most people have when they see a highly anticipated movie. I also didn’t go to see the movie as a film buff or critic, waiting to dissect a movie’s flaws, such as character, script, production, direction, etc. - what would be the fun in that? I went into it simply as a fan of the TV show. And well, I loved it! As my co-worker put it, “I laughed and cried throughout.” As did I, as did I.

I went to see it at the Rainbow Cinemas in a theatre that only seated 100 people. It was an intimate gathering of Sex fans and their friends. You could hear bouts of laughter and silent sobs at various scenes. I know, you’re probably thinking, what’s there to cry about? Well, see it, and you’ll find out. You have to also think about this way: The six-year series ended much quicker than most shows do, so fans couldn’t wait to see what their favourite gals were up to after three years. The emotions were a catharsis of sorts, pent up after three years of waiting and hoping for the movie to be made. And, with the series, each half-hour episode led you wanting more and more Sex, so the prospect of two hours was so appealing!

The series ended on a high note - fans still wanted more Sex, and well, let’s just say that with this movie, they got it! While the movie stayed true to the heart of the series, I wasn’t fond of some differences. First, I didn’t like having the designer brand names thrown in my face during the movie. There was more of a subtlety with the series. The music was not as original and unique as with the series. I also saw less of New York City - its people, streets, cafes, restaurants, and architecture, etc., since the movie shifted to Los Angeles at times and to Mexico. There also seemed to be less of Carrie’s narration during the movie.

But, in all honestly, those differences didn’t phase my opinion of the movie. And while I heard some criticism of how old Carrie — a.k.a. Sarah Jessica Parker — seemed in the movie, or distaste for her outrageous outfits and wild hair, I thought see looked great, as usual. I’ve always admired Carrie’s signature carefree personality, funky wardrobe, wavy hair and big style.

So, if you go to see the movie, don’t view it from a film critic’s perspective - just go to the movie for the sake of having fun, for goodness sakes, and you’ll enjoy it. In the end, I got “carried” away with Sex.  Honest.

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