Mamma Mia- this is why we go to the movies!!

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2008)

Ignore all the critics dissing this film!! "Mamma Mia" is pure bliss, movie magic through and through. Dance your way to the nearest multiplex and see it! The cast is superb, I was especially taken with Amanda Seyfried as Sophie-she does quite well in the lead role as, of course does Meryl Streep-what can't this woman do?? Julie Walters and Christine Baranski are scene stealer's as Rosie and Tanya-Their individual musical numbers are hysterical!! Be warned though, the three men(Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgard) playing Sam, Harry and Bill do not sing very well, but thats part of their charm. They were obviously cast for their acting and the fact the characters do not sing well only adds to the fun! Dominic Cooper as Skye is a vocal revelation-he actually can carry a tune and is quite sexy to boot!! Listen , bottom line is this-"Mamma Mia" will not be everyone's cup of tea-the local paper critic here gave it 1 star!! I don't know what movie he saw or what kinda crappy day he must of had beforehand, but this movie had the audience laughing, crying and cheering and a round of applause at the end!! All the reasons people go to the movies-simply put W O N D E R F U L !! My thanks to all involved-Great Fun!