Early Sex and the City Warning

So far the reviews for 'Sex and the City 2' are wicked bad. At The Big Picture, Patrick Goldstein cites a zero fresh rating at Rottentomatoes, and David Edelstein's articulate thrumming.

Just minutes ago, Claudia Puig at USA Today, posted an enthusiastic and sustained negative review, saying:

Fans of the HBO series would be wise to pivot on their Manolo Blahniks and steer clear of the mortifying mess that is Sex and the City 2.

and

An insult to the memory of the cleverly written show...

And, Connie Ogle at Miami Herald fires these shots:

The film opens with a long, lavish gay wedding that has nothing to do with anything that follows and seems suspiciously like a way to please a specific segment of the series' fans. Which is kind of nice, really, although one could argue that subjecting the audience to Liza Minnelli's Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) is not only cruel but also unnecessary. SATC2 is practically Avatar-length for no good reason; musical numbers are superfluous.

and

There's no rhythm or coherence to the way the story plays out

With more coming in by the minute. Not all reviews are bad, though.

Amanda Platell at The Daily Mail says:

Yes, it's sagged a bit (haven't we all!) but Sex And The City hasn't lost its sparkle...

and, for fans who simply must know:

As for the eponymous 'sex', it's not long before the movie delivers the first coupling.

Predictably, Samantha hooks up with the best man at a gay wedding - a marathon that lasts most of the night.

And the second involves Duracell Samantha, again.

This time the scene is the bonnet of a Jeep as she grapples with a rugged architect called Rickhart Spirt - a name leadenly crafted to allow her to made a rather obvious risque joke.
I'm on the edge of my seat.

Of course, none of it will deter fans. I'm calling for a huge opening weekend.