Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again review


Based on the hit stage musical and all those classic ABBA songs. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a follow up from the original 2008 movie and builds upon it so well. The story follows Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) who along with her dad, husband and others sets out to fulfill her mother's wish of reopening her hotel in Athens Greece. But that's only one side of it all as on the other you have the story of Sophie's mom played by Lily James (And Meryl Streep in the original) and all blends together really well in quick edits combined with those amazing ABBA songs that will have your foot tapping and tapping cheering for an encore at times.

The story and characters are completely fine here as really it's the songs and the choreography that'll keep you coming back and wanting more. That being said there is some pretty impressive performances mainly from Lily James who really nails a young Donna (Meryl Streep) in almost every aspect. She's adventurous, well spoken and is always up to sing a song..or two. The rest of the cast also do a good job including Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth and others. It's all rounded out really well and the pacing is both quick and stylish as it zips from scene to scene and song to song. It's all a pleasure to watch really especially if you're a fan of musicals.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again isn't going to be for everyone obviously as for the most part it is very heavy on it's musical numbers but they really are smile inducers with some being rather powerful in their message and delivery. The cast do a pretty good job throughout and are very believable in their roles offering a good sense of humor and variety in everything. With a beautiful setting, some amazing choreography and those ABBA songs you know and love Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again doesn't quite beat the original in terms of overall quality but it is a really worthy follow up.

 ★★★★

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