Surprisingly Good

Rating: 7/10 (16 December 2008)

Mamma Mia is not your typical "female" movie. It is a nice, refreshing film that is a lot of fun to watch. It does not have the typical female movie aspects of two horrible characters you cannot stand (As Good As It Gets) or two characters who despise each other yet somehow get together (Message in a Bottle)--it is an old time romantic musical that intelligently brings the aspects of Abba's music into the storyline. The characters are portrayed very well, though a few of them are not the greatest singers. The storyline is well thought out and written. The direction is well paced and nicely done. The scenery is gorgeous and adds to the story. It is an overall nice film that you can sit down with the family and watch.