Best movie musical in the last 30 years

Rating: 10/10 (6 August 2008)

This is probably the best movie musical in the last 30 years. Why? Because it aims to be total fun, succeeds on almost every level and dares to give the movie going public what they want - entertainment. It is virtually critic proof, full of tried and tested catchy tunes and will delight even the most jaded of moviegoers. Released as the perfect antidote to 'The Dark Knight', this film enables one to forget about your worries of the day and indulge in a world of harmless fun.
How lucky we are that in the transition from stage to screen, 'Mamma Mia' has been given the care and attention that has created an instant cult classic. Many moviegoers will return to 'Mamma Mia' over and over again, with repeat visits by many who will have barely set foot in a cinema in the last year. A whole history awaits this movie on DVD.
The shimmering Greek locations, the toe tapping songs, the ingenious casting of Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski, Colin Firth and the delightful Amanda Seyfried (to name just a few) have created one of the most entertaining movies of the year. Leave your cynicism at the door and just look at the smiles on peoples faces after the movie has ended.