Comedy lovers are already accustomed and have taken a liking
to the “Sex and the City” gals. But now, they are re-introduced to another, gentler
foursome that forcefully hits the big screen.
Yes, I’m talking about the charming jeunes filles from “The
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2,” a catchy funny movie that is expected to
enjoy a smashing success.
Based on the best-selling young adult novels by Ann
Brashares, the comedy-drama continues the story of four lifelong friends who
can all fit into a magical pair of jeans even though they're all different
shapes and sizes. The thrilling garment links the characters portrayed by “Gossip
Girl” Blake Lively, “Ugly Betty” Carmen Ferrera, former “Gilmore Girl” Alexis
Bledel and “Joan of Arcadia’s” Amber Tamblyn.
So, if the plot doesn’t appeal to you, think about the
chemistry of the cast, which makes the movie worth seeing.
Directed by Sanna Hamri, the sequel to the 2005 film “The Sisterhood
of the Traveling Pants” makes an incursion into the lives of the four young
women.
As a perfect friendship would have been far-fetched, the
sisterhood between the characters isn’t flawless. Now that les belles have
experienced more than they did before, they regard their amity with a touch of
concern, having difficulties in maintaining the beautiful friendship that
linked them in high school. However, instead of discussing about the aloofness,
they shut down, learning to tackle the problems themselves.
Bridget, student at Brown
University, is a willful, athletic
soccer star who has discovered another passion and is now spending the summer holiday
on an archeological dig in Turkey.
Tibby, the rebellious daughter of two former radicals, an
artsy videographer and the most compelling character in the group, is working
part-time at a video store.
Meanwhile, the caring Carmen, who is at Yale, spends most of
her time working backstage at a theater festival in Vermont. Of the four Sisters, she is the
most insistent on keeping them together, thus she longs for a short return in
their hometown.
Last but not least, Lena is
heartbroken after her romance with the Greek lad that swept her off her feet in
the first movie ends and wants to draw a blank by attending some summer art
classes at the Rhode Island School of Design. (Only to fall in love with an
artist’s model.)
The four friends’ lives aren’t picture-perfect. They cope
with serious issues, such as a pregnancy scare, relationship problems, family
breakup and backstabbing. However, they finally agree that the most important
thing is to stick together because they have so much in common and have been
through so many situations together that made them realize that a friend in
need is a friend indeed.
Obviously, the movie also stars males, although they are
secondary. Leonardo Nam (“The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift”), Tom Wisdom,
Michael Rady (“The Guardian”) and Jesse Williams (“Greek”) count among them.
Shohreh Aghdashloo (“The House of Sand and Fog”), Kyle
MacLachlan and Blythe Danner are also supporting actors.
Although the film is light, sentimental and has a
predictable ending, moviegoers should stop sitting on a fence and block the
entrance of cinemas. So, don’t miss the encounter with the young girls in this fusion
of humor, drama and romance!