Actor Chris Noth, famous for playing Mr Big, Carrie Bradshaw's love interest in Sex and the City, has opened up about why the second film "didn’t really work" saying, "It was a mistake to leave New York City".

Speaking to news.com.au, Noth, 59, said, "I think it was considered an indulgence and a distraction because it hit right when the recession happened. People were like, ‘Who gives a f**k about these broads going to Dubai when we can’t pay our mortgage?"

He continued: "It was originally intended as a romp between these friends, but I think it was a mistake to leave New York City, because New York is an integral part of that show.

"Without that, it just went on too long. The critical response was overwhelmingly negative … there was not one good review of that film. Not one. And I think it was very hurtful for the girls, because [the reviews] got personal. The media can be dogs. Just f**king ravenous dogs. And they just tore it apart — unjustly, because there are a lot of other romantic comedies that are dumb and stupid, and they give them a pass. It’s like they were gunning for us. [The film] was flawed, yeah, but it wasn’t as bad as they made it out to be."

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