Magical Movie

Rating: 10/10 (28 July 2008)

Mamma Mia is the most magical movie of the spring and summer. What charm - what happiness. "Dancing Queen" was so spectacular that I had tears in my eyes. I haven't felt that way since I saw John Travolta sing and dance the number "Welcome To The Sixties" from HAIRSPRAY. The duet between Meryl Streep and Sophie was exquisite and poignant. I found creative cleverness with the use of the chorus; reminiscent of a a "Greek Chorus" commenting in a tragedy. Most of the songs work well within the framework of the story line, while the scenery of the Greek Isle only added to the joy of the movie. So Pierce didn't sing so well, it certainly didn't spoil the movie. I can't wait to see it again and again.