Not so bad.... not so good either

Rating: 5/10 (17 July 2008)

I know it was adapted from theater and I was expecting over the top acting and a lot of choreographed dancing. But there wasn't really excitement. Everything was so joyous, that the supposedly sad or serious scenes didn't seem to change the mood, it just bored me.
Most of the time that I was sitting there, watching the film, all I can think about is Greece and how wonderful it would be to spend the beautiful days and nights in that country overlooking the Mediterranean.
I do enjoy musicals. It is because words can be said through poetry and mood can be hummed with its melody. That is why most musicals compose original music for the production. "Across the Universe", however, did an awesome job of timing the songs to the situations and not feeling that came out of nowhere. "Mamma Mia", didn't do its best in this department most of the time. I'm not saying they are bad at it, maybe it's because Abba had less selection of songs compared to the Beatles.
Sad part is, my favorite part of the film is the part that i saw on E-News. Yes, it is "The Winner Takes It All". It was a beautiful shot of the island and the sea and it was well sung by Meryl Streep. But after the first minute, she was still singing the song, I somehow felt smothered by it.
A lot of straight guys wouldn't see this movie because of the singing and dancing and Abba. But it is something worth seeing, especially with your mothers. Though, the 'wet scene' is a little over the top. (you'll see what i mean)