Having been raised by a wonderful couple crazy for music, I was a captured audience of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, The Beatles, ABBA, U2, Madonna, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson. I listened to a whole bunch of Broadway songs, grew crazy over The Sound of Music and danced Footloose a hundred times. After seeing Mama Mia's trailer, I knew that the movie is going to be a quick trip down to the memory lane - as t features ABBA songs.
Much to my delight, the movie is a treat - from its location (captured the beautiful Greece), ABBA songs, witty lines, great actors and it definitely did not hurt that Pierce Brosnan, in his 50's can still charm any woman (or feeling woman) with his looks.
The movie is light and tackles a mystery involving Donna's (Meryl Streep) daughter, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried). She does not know who her father is. So after reading her mother's diary, she found out that she has 3 possible fathers. Without her mother knowing it, she invited these 3 men to her wedding.
What happened when the 3 men arrived in Greece is funny to a tee.
If you're looking for some entertainment without cringing your face, Mama Mia is a must see.
