Irene and I just saw a really cute movie with some friends, Mamma Mia, based on the London and Broadway musical. A total chick flick billed as a musical comedy (featuring 22 ABBA tunes!), Mamma Mia, delivers! Most of the ABBA hits I knew well (Hey, I was there when they became hits!) but the twists were in the application of them.
The story is about a young lady who invites 3 men to her wedding. She's not sure which, but based on her mom's diary, one is the father she's never known but has always wanted to know. Her mother (played by Meryl Streep) is totally thrown off balance when she discovers the 3 men back in her life and staying in her Greek Hotel but her 2 best friends are there to see her through - girlfriends always do.
The beauty of the Greek Island as a backdrop was incredible and has me itching to pull out the paint and cover some walls with the same wash of blues used on the set and bring some flowers in from my garden. OK. What I really want is to visit the islands! Take me back!
True of other successful chick flicks, there are naked chests on the hotties and a peek of cheek. The seemingly random singing and dancing that is typical of musicals was hysterical and fun and made me think of past romantic possibilities with my eye to the future. Who knows? Romance can pop out and take your hand.
There is an all-star cast for Mamma Mia including Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julia Walters, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski, and Dominic Cooper. Everyone gives stellar performances and obviously had a kick of a time making the movie.
The film is directed by Phyllida Lloyd who directed the original in London and the Broadway production.
We give this movie the, Wanna Own the DVD when it comes out award and 2 happy faces. If you haven't done so, find your best girlfriends and check this movie out. You'll for certain want to own the soundtrack!
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