Sex & The City Premiere
We're not allowed to review the movie yet - but we can certainly tell you what the premiere was like. skymovies.com Editor Rich Phippen attended the event along with the stars of TV's most loved New York foursome...Click Here for Showbiz images of the event!
With more women packed into Leicester Square than this reporter has ever seen in one place, the premiere of Sex And The City got underway the moment the famous New York foursome stepped onto the carpet.
The screams could be heard as far as Trafalgar Square as the girls, replete in dresses worn in the opening scenes of the movie, made their way up the carpet, past the hundreds of reporters and thousands of screaming fans.
Inside the auditorium, guests were asked to be seated by 6.45. Yet given the cacophony of girly screams emanating from outside the building, it was clear the movie stood little chance of starting on time.
Eventually the excitement found it's way into the Odeon, as the girls fleetingly appeared on their way to back stage. The ban on all cameras was somewhat futile - seconds after the realisation of the group being in the house, a million flashes went off.
On stage, in front of the big screen, stood a pair of microphones, which were soon accompanied by writer/ director Michael Patrick King.
His opening speech was effectively a stand-up set with numerous witticisms relating to "having sex in front of all you people", and so on.
He didn't overstay his welcome - after a few more plays on the word Sex, he happily thanked those that made it possible, most notably the girls, who were swiftly beckoned on stage.
With a thousand women in town attempting to out-dress their heroes, the foursome had spared no expense in the glamour department. Most notable was Sarah Jessica Parker's little number, which came with what appeared to be Kew Gardens on her head. You may want to revert to Showbiz for further dress-related details.
After a brief speech from Parker, and a rapturous round of applause, the girls disappeared to their seats as the film commenced. And while we may not be able to talk about the movie, it's certainly worth noting the reception.
On at least 10 occasions during the film did the rabid fans burst into applause. Crying, laughter and shrieks of delight were to be heard at intervals so regular one had to wonder if they were studio plants. The simple appearance of a Vivienne Westwood box sent the crowd into raptures, not to mention the recurring joke regarding a Louis Vitton handbag.
Regardless of what this, or any other reviewer thinks of the film itself, the premiere proved that the studio's dream (a ready-made crowd) will receive this movie with the adulation that greeted each episode of the TV show.
With a million girls standing in Leicester Square alone, the box office figures will ensure the clamour for more Sex And The City will continue long after this one reaches the small screen.
Rich Phippen
