Splash yourself with Mama Mia, this summer's most refreshing feel good movie!

Rating: 10/10 (20 August 2008)

The last movie I had seen was The Dark Knight. I thought it was a masterpiece but it turned me off from movies in theater for a while, because what movie could top that? It was pretty powerful to me. But than I heard those rave reviews for Mama Mia-which is very different movie; I'm not comparing the two at all! At least three people I know and respect in opinions of movies have seen this movie twice in theaters, and yes they are all woman but my dad went with me and LOVED it too. (and he's 60's years old) so it's a movie for everyone.
I wanted to see it because I remember my 14 year old self singing along to Mama Mia and Dancing Queen and as the movie progressed I remembered the lyrics and mouthed with them. I am still singing them in my head "Mama Mia, here we go again. My, my how did we let you go?" "Dancing Queen, young and sweet and only sevevteennnn." This is a film that never takes itself seriously. The supporting cast was hilarious and very talented. It had been one of the best audience reactions I've had in a long time. All around us people were shrieking with laughter and clapping at the end of the songs and of course with the end of the movie. You can't help but get into the movie when you have an audience like that.
I have enjoyed Meryle's work, and respect her great as an actress. But her voice blew me away! And I was shocked at how good Pierce Brosnan was too. As soon as I saw him I wanted him to sing and he did, more than once mind you! This is not a serious movie like the Dark Knight or other dramas. This is a feel good movie to see with your family and friends, if they like musicals. By the end of the movie I was wanting to sing and dance like they were on the screen and take a dive in that refreshing looking water around them.
And let's not forget the story. The music was great but so was the story. This was not only a great coming of age movie but a great movie for older woman about regrets and letting go and moving on from the past and looking into the future. A great mother daughter film, if you ask me. All ages will enjoy this one. I know my Grandmother will when she finally see it.
Go and experience it in the theater while you still can! If not, rent it as soon as it comes out. I'm going to buy it. And the soundtrack too. You won't regret seeing one of the best movies of the year. It's sure to win a couple of academy awards, for the music and costumes along. It is truly a refreshing summer treat!