It's ABBA-mania all over again!!! Relive the songs from the disco 70s!!!
I was so curious about this movie musical. So much fanfare from so many people, I dragged myself to watch the most talk-about movie musical of the year..."Mamma Mia" (2008)!!!
It is actually a very simple movie, beautiful Greek sceneries, some big names in the movies and a large collection of ABBA song
s and...walla...the movie that everyone talks about these days.
s and...walla...the movie that everyone talks about these days.It's not a bad movie - light and frothy but nothing spectacular. A little over-rated but why the success??? Well, the ever popular ABBA songs are well associated with many who grew up from that era. I am sure the same success would be garnered if they make
a musical with songs from Bee Gees or Bonnie M (except ABBA songs are catchier). This is not a big budget and not a stagy musical (unlike "Sweeney Todd : The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street" (2007) or "Phantom Of The Opera (2004) or even "Moulin Rouge" (2001) which meant strictly for the stage). This is a fun-filled, sunflowery musical so who cares about the flaws. Some musicals are better left on Broadway.
a musical with songs from Bee Gees or Bonnie M (except ABBA songs are catchier). This is not a big budget and not a stagy musical (unlike "Sweeney Todd : The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street" (2007) or "Phantom Of The Opera (2004) or even "Moulin Rouge" (2001) which meant strictly for the stage). This is a fun-filled, sunflowery musical so who cares about the flaws. Some musicals are better left on Broadway.The leading cast is not known for their musical talents, but who cares...it's a fun musical and they carried the songs well!!! I have to admit, Julie Walters and Christine Baranski almost ran away with the movie.
So, if you wanna stand up, sing along and shake your booty...watch this movie!!!
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