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Carrie Me to Hell (But Only If John Corbett Is There)

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Trailers | Comments (50)

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“Men, babies. It doesn’t matter. We’re soul mates.” That about sums up the trailer for Sex and the City 2, another trashy, frivolous romp through a lot of shit most of us can’t afford and wouldn’t bother with, if we could. The ladies are restless — marriage, kids, and menopause have got them down, so they decide to take a trip to Abu Dhabi, because of course they do. There, they ride camels, drink champagne, and maybe Kristen Davis will get violent diarrhea again, cause that was so much fun in the last film.

It looks terrible. BUT. Sad as it is to say, for those of us who actually remember when the television series was decent, years and years ago, there’s a moment in the trailer that features John Corbett that will give you a fleeting reminder of that. Strangely, he’s not listed in the iMDB credits. Perhaps it was supposed to be a surprise, but lack of interest in the sequel forced them to show their hand? Whatever. John Corbett is always fantastic.


Who the hell wouldn’t choose Corbett over Chris Noth?









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Comments

Jeebus, the stylist on this movie must HATE SJP. Also, I don't think I'd hate this series as much if Carrie wasn't such a fuck-up who insists on making herself miserable by fucking up every relationship she's in.

Anyway, I'll probably watch this on cable some day. Because what the hell, it's completely frivolous shit andf I like to yell at the television.

Carrie is still the biggest fucking idiot ever written.

And Charlotte's life depresses the hell out of me.

Posted by: figgy at April 9, 2010 11:07 AM

No. I won't watch it and you can't make me.

Posted by: admin at April 9, 2010 11:09 AM

The header pic makes me want to blow a hole in the universe.

Posted by: TK at April 9, 2010 11:09 AM

Please tell me that wasn't Liza Minelli?

Posted by: BWeaves at April 9, 2010 11:16 AM

I would rather watch Human Centipede on a continuous loop for 48 hours than be forced to watch this ridiculous drivel that passes for entertainment. I want to punch all of the characters in their ovaries, thus rendering them unable to pass on their useless, shitty outlook on life to offspring. I want to force feed Sarah Jessica Parker sandwiches until her face regains the semblance of a human shape and fat content. And then I want to burn Utica wherever the hell they happen to be TO THE GROUND.

Posted by: Pinky McLadybits at April 9, 2010 11:19 AM

Oh, you JUST KNOW they're singing Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

Or possibly We Are Family to homage that scene from The Birdcage. Wait, does that mean they're all drag queens? Hello, plot twist!

Posted by: Ava at April 9, 2010 11:20 AM

Charlotte makes me sad too, Figgy. She was my favorite character in the beginning, and now she's nothing but a shrill, ditzy housewife who titters around on her stupid heels with her stupid children.

Corbett's stint on the show was good the first time around. By the second, the show was already absorbed in pop culture bullshit. Personally, I didn't think Carrie deserved him, no matter how jerky they tried to make him look later on.

There's gonna be another 10 minute montage, isn't there? Sigh.

Not trying to beat a dead horse, but that really is an awful picture of SJP. She looks like an old geisha from Long Island.

Posted by: Brie at April 9, 2010 11:26 AM

Carrie deserves the Human Centipede.

I admit I watched the whole show, and most of the movie--albeit while yelling at the screen the entire time. Part of it was just my death wish-like curiosity about pop culture phenomenons, part of it was wanting more fuel to throw into the hate fire, and (much as I hate to say it) part of it was that I was drawn in by the first few seasons, which were great.

I like Miranda the best. She kind of sucks in some ways, but she's a respite from the brutal vapidness of the others. It's also funny how most diehard SatC fangirls would rather die than be compared to Miranda.

Posted by: figgy at April 9, 2010 11:30 AM

"She looks like an old geisha from Long Island."

Posted by: Brie at April 9, 2010 11:26 AM

He he he. I live on the LI, and I can vouch for that. All one has to do is to go to a shopping mall during the summer months.

Posted by: KV at April 9, 2010 11:33 AM

They look like idiots on that camel. And way to respect the local culture's modesty codes. Awesome. Looks like they same the idea of Abu Dhabi as NYC.
That being said. I'll get drunk and see this with a less discerning friend.

Posted by: Nimue at April 9, 2010 11:38 AM

This movie officially does not exist in my world.

My world is a better place than the real one, I think.

Posted by: Wednesday at April 9, 2010 11:39 AM

I will totally watch it and don't care who knows it. The last one was trash, still watched it. And John Corbett!! Man that man is gorgeous. But Carrie wasn't good enough for him, he can do better. Does he still have Tater? I want to know!!

It's also funny how most diehard SatC fangirls would rather die than be compared to Miranda.

I like Miranda too, and if I am remotely like any of them, she's the one. Sometimes she is very annoying, but then so am I. And she married Steve, so she wins. (Am ignoring stupid storyline from stupid first movie.)

Posted by: Carrie (Teabelly) at April 9, 2010 11:43 AM

I would. Take Chris Noth over Corbett, that is. Definitely.

Posted by: Eva at April 9, 2010 11:50 AM

Part of it was just my death wish-like curiosity about pop culture phenomenons, part of it was wanting more fuel to throw into the hate fire, and (much as I hate to say it) part of it was that I was drawn in by the first few seasons, which were great.

I'm not ashamed to say that I genuinely liked SatC during the first few seasons. For one thing, it was still new. The characters weren't complete idiots and furthermore, the show hadn't hit the huge demographics yet so it was quite low key. Miranda wasn't a total bitch, Carrie wasn't a homewrecker, Charlotte actually enjoyed working, and Samantha...well, she was the same, but that doesn't bother me.

As SatC gained popularity, they had a bigger budget to work with, which meant introducing Manolo Blahnik's, fashion shows and etc. More emphasis on consumerism meant more emphasis on pop culture. This worked against them.

Plus, one of the great things they did in the beginning (talking to the random people in New York) was phased out, putting more emphasis on the girls, and their financial status. Instead of dating guys from all five boroughs, they stuck to Manhattan, giving the viewer a very bland, rich, and whitewashed view of New York. The girls became silly caricatures, instead of growing into mature thirtysomethings, they went backward into adolescence.

Posted by: Brie at April 9, 2010 11:53 AM

@Eva
Totally agree. I have nothing against John Corbett as an actor, but I DO have something against his character, Aidan. That guy was boring as fuck. And yeah, Big was a dick and everything, but at least he was a charismatic and interesting dick.

Posted by: mex at April 9, 2010 11:57 AM

Was that Miley Vomiting Cyrus?!? Hugging the Syph Queen?!?

I don't know why it surprises me, but ::headdesk::

And no lie, I will get a group of girlfriends with bad taste, sneak in to this movie so we don't help the B.O. and get plastered. Then I will go home and play the lady arcade over John Corbett.

Posted by: Patty O'Green at April 9, 2010 11:58 AM

I never liked Big and I was disappointed in Aidan (though Carrie was in the wrong first, he shoulda just broke it off it he could never forgive her rather then drag it out in order to punish her). However, if he regrets his ways, I will totally root for Carrie to leave Big for him, despite the knowledge that it will never happen because, as the trailer gives away, Big runs halfway around the world to get her AGAIN!

Then again, I am the only person on earth who actually liked the Russian and thought that the manipulation they used to make him look bad at the end was BS. Carrie wanted to be the center of attention and he had his own like. Well if she doesn't want him, then I'll take him! And his artist's life in Paris, too!

Posted by: Megan at April 9, 2010 12:06 PM

PS - I love long-suffering Miranda. Fuck you, movie version of Steve.

Posted by: Megan at April 9, 2010 12:06 PM

That's pretty much it, Brie. They turned the characters into broad caricatures and completely erased everything that had been great about the show.

It's bad how much I got to hate Carrie with her shrillness and her utter disdain for the feelings of others. One of the things I hate most about this whole thing is how they made HER the main character; the one we're supposed to want to emulate and admire. Brrr.

Posted by: figgy at April 9, 2010 12:09 PM

*Re-reads comment*
Apparently I am wearing my rant-y panties today.

Posted by: Pinky McLadybits at April 9, 2010 12:10 PM

Oh and I could never understand what other men saw in Carrie. She was cute and petite, yes, but my God she was a mess who made every man in her life miserable, because she didn't know what she wanted. And poor Aidan got strung along TWICE by her! How he can ever do anything but loathe her guts is beyond me, and you know it'll be a thing in this second movie.

And as for what happened to Miranda and Steve in the first movie? One of the most ridiculous, contrived plot twists in history. It was just WRONG.

Posted by: figgy at April 9, 2010 12:11 PM

I'm also slightly embarrassed that I know so much about (and apparently have very strong feelings for) this dreck.

Posted by: figgy at April 9, 2010 12:13 PM

I agree Megan. Aidan should have ended the second relationship with Carrie because it was doomed from the start. The most obvious thing? She couldn't let Big out of her life. That was what made Carrie so insufferable; she wanted to have her cake and eat it too; the guy she was fucking around with, and the trusty boyfriend to come home to. Sorry sweetie, life don't work that way. Bullshit at its best. Obvious things like that were part of what put me off the show.

Aidan was a complete dumbass to ignore that glaring red flag, but that's why it's TV.

It's funny that the men were more sympathetic than the women. Steve's cheating came completely out of left field and you know what? I know she's relatable, but Miranda is such a judgmental bitch that I honestly didn't feel bad for her. That's the weird thing.

And I can't believe I'm devoting so many posts to this show. Damnit; I'm disappointed in myself.

Posted by: Brie at April 9, 2010 12:23 PM

"Apparently I am wearing my rant-y panties today." Why is this sexy? Oh yeah, because I'm an enormous perv.

I can't look at SJP the same since last month's South Park. Transvestite Donkey Witch. So very, very offensive and pointlessly vicious. I'm still laughing.

It's amazing how Kristen Davis has remained attractive as the other 3 hurtled down the ugly tree, ripping branches off with their teeth. Not aging gracefully.

Posted by: Kballs at April 9, 2010 12:24 PM

(re-reads last line of post)
(reads Figgy's last post)

Figgy, are we sharing a brain today?

Posted by: Brie at April 9, 2010 12:26 PM

John Corbett's character should have dumped her the minute he swa she wasn't a dog person. Then she went and lost the dog in Manhattan, probably the most dangerous place on earth to lose a dog and he STILL dated her? I would have beaten her to a pulp and fed the remains to my dog after I found him.

Posted by: PaddyDog at April 9, 2010 12:27 PM

Haha, the still frame that shows for the trailer clip is absolutely horrifying.

Posted by: Seany D at April 9, 2010 12:28 PM

HA, Brie!

Paddy's absolutely right. Also, anyone who doesn't like dogs is of the devil and can't be trusted.

I wonder if they'll conveniently make Aidan a divorce now, or if they'll still have him married? Either way I feel completely sorry for him in that he's gonna have that monster come into his life YET AGAIN and fuck up his life.

I never, ever liked Big. He was charming, yes, but he was just that type of super-macho rich bastard that we're all supposed to fall for no matter how horrible he is. And that Carrie couldn't see this just filled me with rage. Or maybe she did see this, but she just wanted her stupid fantasy life (which she achieved but of course she's not happy in that because SHE NEVER IS) so badly that she was willing to be with this horrible man.

Oh boy, I need to stop.

Posted by: figgy at April 9, 2010 12:41 PM

Spoiler Alert:

There's a 20 minute gag where the camels ride Sarah Jessica Parker.

Posted by: DoctorControversy at April 9, 2010 12:45 PM

Holy shit bags. Fuck me runnin'

Why the hell is SJP's face so much bigger all of a sudden? Did she get a fucking bone injection because she wasn't getting enough horse-face jokes??? Seriously...She looks like that Mack-the-Night moon-face dude who used to be the pitch-man for McDonald's back in the early 90's.

And holy fucking face lifts! I haven't seen so many wrinkles pulled taught in one place since i decided to show my girlfriend "The Batwing".

Posted by: PissBoy at April 9, 2010 12:47 PM

I like how Miranda fades into the background because she's the only character with depth, and depth doesn't sell.

Posted by: Lucas at April 9, 2010 1:04 PM

So let me get this straight (considering I haven't seen a single episode of this show). We've followed these ladies through their life. I'm assuming failed and successful relationships, children, careers? So in the last movie I'm guessing babies were made and people got married?

So in this one rather than show us the dynamic that is now involved with these women, their marriages, and their children, we are given a brief glimpse of how much they now hate their life and then transport them to an expensive paradise?

What is the message? Stay single and childless?

Not to mention SJP wants to spark the romance with the guy she is married to after seeing him chatting up Penelope Cruz. Obviously thinking he may be lead astray. So...in order to do that she runs across the world without him and hooks up with an ex-boyfriend?

Wow writers...now you know why I haven't seen a single episode of this fucking show.

Posted by: DeistBrawler at April 9, 2010 1:08 PM

I also want to know what the FUCK Samantha is wearing. It's like Michael Jackson had a baby with Sauron.

Posted by: figgy at April 9, 2010 1:15 PM

John Corbett is always fantastic, eh?

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Posted by: chenry at April 9, 2010 1:20 PM

No DeistBrawler, you've got it all wrong. The message of this show is: "Live the most vapid existence you can imagine and get someone else to pay for it".

Posted by: PaddyDog at April 9, 2010 1:20 PM

I love the repeated references to "cocktails" and "drinking" when they talk about Abu Dhabi. Because, when I'm thinking about traveling to a Muslim country, what I'm thinking about is all the fabulous alcohol it's going to have available to me.

Posted by: Lindsay at April 9, 2010 1:46 PM

someone mentioned Human Centipede.
I'd watch it if they linked up all these gals.

Manolo Blahnik kneecap pads!
SJP last segment, pls.

Posted by: Ironjohn at April 9, 2010 2:14 PM

I accidentally got so shit-faced in Singapore I barely made it through my conf call with the boss-man. Had to blame it on "jet lag". (I didn't realize the alcoholic content of Asian beers was quite a bit higher than those in the US, and I'm a cheap date to begin with).

That still doesn't excuse the repeated references to cocktails and drinking.
I've never watched the show and nothing, nothing, nothing, I've seen so far has made me regret that decision.

Posted by: Stella at April 9, 2010 2:14 PM

I am seriously sad that I'm currently standing in an office and therefore cannot watch the trailer. I NEED to see what had inspired all these glorious comments and Pinky's rant-y panties.

Posted by: stardust at April 9, 2010 2:40 PM

Who exactly is financing this all expenses paid vacation for all 4 of them to a Muslim country, where alcohol is forbidden and they are supposed to keep their hair, let alone their boobs and ass covered? Is it someone who wants to get them out of New York so only the young, good looking women are left?

Posted by: BWeaves at April 9, 2010 5:37 PM

Aidan was so much more than Carrie deserved! He was so sweet and understanding and she treated him like dirt, then got all pissy because he wasn't a doormat when she fucked around on him. I hope in this movie he's married to some awesome woman who supports him and has her own dog and better shoes than Carrie.

Yeah, I might see this. I love Miranda.

Posted by: TWoP_Fan at April 9, 2010 6:49 PM

I don't know what's more disappointing: the overuse of the Human Centipede as a form of torture in these comments or the fact that SATC showed their highest trump card (John Corbett's Aidan) for the sequel in this terrible trailer.

.. still going to go see it. How can I not? I'm a masochist. I absolutely loved the Aidan/Carrie storyline and felt it was way more real than Carrie collapsing in a French hotel's lobby just as Mr. Big walks in to declare his love for her. Although I'm confused, because they brought him back during the Jack Burger/Carrie arc to show that they had successfully moved on (Aidan was married and had a kid with another designer) to like and love other people.

Posted by: duckandcover at April 9, 2010 6:52 PM

Also, in response to Deist, I'm guessing Carrie (SJP) wants to keep Big on a tight leash because they've had issues in the beginning, middle, and end of every single time they've been together (spanning 10 years, as referenced in the first movie) about cheating, either while they're with each other (Big) or when they're in different relationships (the both of them). While some people have said that Miranda/Steve in the first movie was a plot contrivance, I felt it was way more real than what Carrie and Big have gone through re: fidelity in a relationship.

And yes, one of the message is "Stay single and childless." Each of the girls had a specific niche carved out for themselves. Miranda was the feminist, who always complained about things like women being called "spinsters" or "old maids" while men were called "bachelors" or "playboys." Samantha was anti-children and hated social stipends on sex (she's the "stay single and childless"). Charlotte was naively hopeful that true love would win the day. Carrie was the blank slate who threw in "witty" lines (because she's like, the writer and junk!) to bring the other three opinions together, kind of like a social Switzerland.

Posted by: duckandcover at April 9, 2010 7:08 PM

Ok duckandcover but how does leaving the fucking country equate to a "tight leash?" See what I'm saying...

Posted by: DeistBrawler at April 9, 2010 7:45 PM

The best part about seeing the first movie was getting sloshed on cosmos with my girls in the lounge 2 hours before hand.

I welcome the opportunity for a repeat performance.

Posted by: ceejeemcbeegee at April 9, 2010 9:10 PM

Deist, who ever said Carrie was logical and/or fair? You need to think these things through, sir!

Posted by: duckandcover at April 10, 2010 12:22 AM

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of Movies:"Sex & the City";

Stay Away.

Really. Stay away.

No honestly, just stay away, They're horrible.

The probability of surviving such a viewing without retching in agony numbers in figures so infinitesimally small that you're more likely to pick up a date in the Hermaphrodite Abstention Class of Celibacix VI.

It is a popular & well-known fact that should you find yourself trapped in a room with the choice of either viewing a "Sex & the City" movie or listening to Vogon poetry that one should opt for the third option of strangling oneself with one's own small intestine.

The Astro-Cinematic Guild of Betelgeuse has determined the safest format in which to be an audience of these wretched films is in the comforts of a bomb shelter built to withstand the onslaught of Calufrax fussion warheads aka "Happy Fun Bombs" and placement of said shelter be no closer that ten miles from the screen of presentation.

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Posted by: Grace at April 10, 2010 9:03 AM

Without starting a racial/ethnic/diplomatic shitstorm on Pajiba, all I'll say is that the engineering company I worked for had an office in Dubai and Abu Dabi. We had both men and women from the U.S. and various countries live there for periods of weeks to years. Everything they're eating, drinking, wearing, riding, doing is 100% incorrect. Oh, and if an American woman dressed that way went out without a male escort or a guide from the designated country, she'd get off cheaply just getting stared at and her purse stolen.

That's all I'll say on the matter.

Posted by: scorzi at April 10, 2010 2:58 PM

I too used to think SATC - the tv show - was pretty decent. In fact, I thought the first season was kickfuckingass. I was 18. I was wrong. I was wrong about a lot of things when I was 18.

I recently downloaded the first two seasons thinking it would be fun to watch them after a few years but it wasn't fun. Yes, it's important that women be able to talk about sex and explore their sexuality. Crucial. But SATC isn't about sex. It's the same old drivel... pretending to be liberated (we've got careers! we've got money! we've got friends! We're 'charmingly' neurotic! we don't need men!)and then it's all the old stereotypes who manipulate, throw tantrums, pout, to get a guy, preferably a really rich guy, with the extra kick of devising many, many different ways to make snap judgments about people. Yeah, it had it's satirical qualities at first but those got fazed out along with the Carrie street interviews.

Posted by: rebecca h. at April 11, 2010 4:13 AM