Sex and the big screen.

Sex and the big screen

Cristoph Mark / Daily Yomiuri Staff Writer

Yomiuri

Sex and the City

3.5 stars out of five

Dir: Michael Patrick King

Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth

The social phenomenon that is Sex and the City has finally hit theaters in Japan, reuniting fans in this country with four of their closest fictional friends. Some diehards will find themselves loving the film; others will be profoundly disappointed. So, let's be honest: There is no completely fair way to judge this movie.

Having not been a faithful devotee of the hit HBO TV series …