Joyous Therapy for the World

Rating: 10/10 (28 August 2008)

I have seen Mamma Mia x7, (x1 w/ my Son, x1 w/ GirlFriend, x2 on a lonely sad ish night + x1 w/ a friend across the country that I hadn't seen in 33 yrs + x2 w/ the "sing-along" presentation). I have purchased & am listening NOW to its CD (& under its influence) which I MUST also suggest for purchase- (whereas it is not filled w/ nonsense instrumental)- but the vocal power, accurate direction & beautiful wonder of the film. It is such a high power, feel-good film. There is nothing here anyone could talk negative about. It is bright, happy, sunny & takes place on a remote Greek Island. ABBA songs envelop the beauty of the musical. The songs are driving, w/ excellent lyrics, great (and fairly complex) composition & background musicality. Regarding the vocals in the songs- the actors/actresses whom the general public do not usually associate w/ being singers are superb (hearing Amanda w/ Rachael & Ashley as back-ups will "blow your socks off"), Colin can sing beautifully also . Go see it. Forget prior ingrained assumptions of 007 or what exactly people are supposed to be (on film). Meryl Streep played a wonderful hard working guest house owner- singing, & acting (she was simply a beautiful & genuine "down to earth person"). Everyone did a wonderful job in the film & I'm sure it was a wonderful film to produce. I love everyone associated w/ the film & silently (& unobtrusively) Praise Tom Hanks as the Executive Producer. I wish I had more of a part than just being a passive viewer. Your heart may be changed forever if you see this movie & take it to your heart. I can't wait to get this on DVD & review the Director's soundtrack.