Sex and the City2

Went off to see Sex and the City 2, today, with a couple of chums.  I've been told that this much anticipated sequel has had a few bad reviews but, considering I liked the series and the first movie, I thought I'd give it a go.
My expectations weren't high so, overall, I did enjoy the movie.  But...there were quite a few problems with it.  At a length of 2.5 hrs it was about 45 mins too long with overlong segments and unnecessary scenes.  A lot of the one-liners and comedy seemed forced and self-conscious.  There were also some cringeworthy scenes which I don't think were meant to be as such.  As usual, there was way too much focus on Carrie Bradshaw,who is my least favourite character, and her marriage troubles with Big.  I know she's the key character in the series/movies but cut down her airtime, she's such a painful bore.

What about the good?  The Middle Eastern (Abu Dhabi or Morocco?) scenery and hotel, the over-the-top gay wedding, a cameo by Liza Minnelli and some of Samantha Jones' antics.

Overall, I think the movie is worth seeing but maybe wait for it to appear on TV.