The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
August 8, 2008 at 9:37 a.m.
(Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers)
It has been two years since the summer Tibby, Carmen, Bridget and Lena found the magical pair of jeans that brought them adventure and closer together as friends. The sequel’s story begins the summer after their freshmen year at college. All have taken different paths and are slowly losing touch with one another. This time, Tibby (Amber Tamblyn) learns a valuable lesson about relationships, Carmen (America Ferrera) experiences romance and acting, Lena (Alexis Bledel) faces both tragedy and love and Bridget (Blake Lively) finally gains understanding about her mother.
Like the first movie, this movie brings love, loss, and life lessons to the table, a recipe for typical girl movies. And of course, in the end, everyone is happy. In true “chick flick” tradition, the movie is full of young hot actors cast as the girls’ love interests. New comers Jesse Williams (Leo) and Tom Wisdom (Ia) are not all bad to look at, and Greek hottie, Kostos (Michael Rady) is back — and as handsome as ever.
The acting in this movie is enjoyable and there were several times in which I wondered how the stars were able to converse so normally in each scene. Ferrera is able to be so natural on camera and Tamblyn’s experience and comedic talents shine in this film. Lively comes off as the “rookie” of the film. She is better playing a younger character, much like the one she plays on her hit CW series, Gossip Girl. As a self-professed hater of the over-sarcastic series Gilmore Girls, I’m much happier seeing Bledel as quiet, conservative and kind Lena. I truly felt like I was watching regular girls, just like me, experience the same things I have in the past. I also enjoyed the struggles Lena and Tibby faced in this film because I believe most twenty-something females today can seriously relate to the characters’ feelings, thoughts and problems.
All in all, this movie is definitely one that can be watched again and again. I plan on purchasing it one day to go with the previous one I own. I recommend seeing the first movie to even know half the story line, but chances are, if you’re at this movie, you’ve already seen and are a fan of the first film. - Danae' Stout
See it twice! VVVVV
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