Delightful!

Rating: 10/10 (7 July 2008)

What a delightful movie! I cant wait to get this on DVD and enjoy it over and over again. Further to following Meryl Streep's career since 'Karen Silkwood' and 'Sophie's choice' and just as I'd thought she could not surprise me any further, I was gob-smacked! 'The best actress in the world' can play equally in a theatrical, 'silly' way to give her character a fun, almost cartoony quality. Still, there were dramatic scenes such as when she was helping her daughter get ready before the wedding or when singing 'The winner takes it all' in front of Brosnan. As for the sets and locations, what photographic genius created this feast for the eyes! All the actors and actresses were spot on in their roles, delightful, fantastic. it allowed for singing weaknesses, after all, they are actors, not professional singers and they were hired for their charisma in acting which was delivered beyond expectation in this movie! Amanda Seyfried was perfect for the role because of her carefree, girlie manner and her fairy-like beauty as well as Julie Walters, who surprises immensely with this highly amusing character. In a nutshell, one of the most highly entertaining and feel good movies of all time! Do not miss the bit after the first credits, what a treat just before the end!