Fun and joy-able!

Rating: 7/10 (18 July 2008)

When I went to see this movie a week ago, I soon noticed that a majority of the audience were people who most likely listened to ABBA as youngsters. I didn't. I'm a fan of musicals, ever since I saw Moulin Rouge, but just a few minutes into "Mamma Mia" I wondered if this really was my scene? Wasn't this kind of silly? But after 15 minutes I was convinced: This wasn't any air headed, dumb musical for a middle aged pop-music-loving audience - this was a super cute, funny and joy-able musical for everyone. My boyfriend, which i dragged to the theater because he claimed he hated Abba, laughed out loud and so did I and the rest of the audience.
Meryl Streep was a beautiful performer, her whole appearance was powerful (as always) and her singing skills was pretty awesome. Amanda Seyfried was sweet and sang really good! James Bond's, Mr. Darcy's and... well, Stellan Skarsgård's singing skills wasn't in the same league as the leading ladies, but they were entertaining.
Overall, this is a movie you can take your mum, your date or just yourself to and come out happy, and with a new perspective on ABBA's songs.