Luiz is clearly no fan of lighthearted comedy. I do understand that, as a film critic he has to dissect each film to the finest detail. But bearing in mind the history of the show, I do think that you have gone a little overboard Luiz.

First of all… this was truly a laugh-a-minute, with the entire audience roaring with laughter throughout. A far as the “demented plastic surgery Muppet” comment goes, It was quite uncalled for, if you consider that Liza is in that state of health because of a stroke she suffered some years ago. Me being one of her biggest fans, did not see her as this caricature you describe and her scene was probably the highlight of the film.

OK… the gay wedding was a bit OTT, but I really do think that very few of the straight people in the audience even made the camp connection. I do think society has moved on, unlike many gay people that always expect to experience discrimination.

I do not think the aim of the film was to affirm woman. To me it was a group of close, crazy friends that escape their mundane lives in New York by taking a trip together, it just so happens to be to Abu Dhabi. And although women’s rights were touched on, as well as other taboo issues – like kissing in public – had these issues been explored further, it would have turned the film into a crusade for human rights, which is definitely not what SEX AND THE CITY is all about.

I definitely enjoyed the film immensely and I think the script was brilliant, as did various other people in the literary field that I have discussed it with.

Kobus Wilmans

Ag kom nou, Kobus!. Let’s not get all prissy about reviews, now shall we?

Two things:
1) Movie reviews – and any other “review” in the popular media, for that matter – are entertainment. Let’s not kid ourselves. It’s really their first and foremost purpose. They’re not there to try and “convince” anyone to do or not to do anything (buy a book, see a movie, visit a zoo). Choice is one’s own prerogative, right? And ALL experiences are subjective, so someone else’s opinion should really not upset you THIS much.

2) And if reviews are entertainment, I think Luiz did a FANTASTIC job. I think his comments are sharp, witty, irreverent and I literally burst out laughing at the Liza-Manelli-plastic-surgery-Muppet comment. (If you put yourself out there, no matter what your sad neurological history, you gotta be prepared to take what’s coming your way, don’t ya? All of it. And that includes all of the actresses among us.)

As for “various other people in the literary field”… Please, are you kidding me with that? Perhaps your first mistake is to think their opinion somehow gives more clout to yours.

Ja, jinne, Kobus.. I totally agree with Mnr. Morn? Malan. Get a life, Kobus. Don’t be so touchy. It’s a movie review, it’s not a critique on your mother.