Herban Sprawl

Those were the words we are murmured when we heard the Sex in the City movie would soon be out. And those of us who were fans of the series knew instinctively who “they” were – Carrie and Big.

I gathered together a bevy of delightful women and we noshed our way through a pre-movie cosmopolitan and snacks, all really liking the idea of women getting together just to be with the gal pals. The fearsome foursome were always the ideal in friendships among women, and it’s great to see women banding together to see each other through the trials and tribulations of life, whether it’s the search for love or the search for peace and quiet.

As far as the movie goes, I’m not going to be a spoiler, but the thing is, Carrie learned a lesson about needing to think less about the “me” and more about the “us.” It really wasn’t all about the dress.  It really was important to protect herself financially, but when it comes to the ultimate relationship, it always boils down to being an all or none proposition. You take a chance and hope there is just enough sticky stuff to be able to forgive the lapses, whether they are in judgment or in just attending to the business of being a couple.

So was it worth all the hype? Honestly, the film was weak in some areas, but I think it had more to do with the need to edit it down to a certain amount of playing time. I would have liked to have seen a little more of the same snap, crackle and pop of the series, where in one hour they accomplished so much. But the magic of the foursome was there and that’s what this movie was really all about.

For me, the best part was seeing it with a bunch of other ladies who loved the series and who couldn’t wait to see if they did or didn’t. Let’s just say, things happened the way they were supposed to. Just like that old bumper sticker I have – Everything in the Universe is Subject to Change and Everything is on Schedule. And it gave us a great excuse to mix a pitcher of cosmos and just have fun!