Mamma mia, the movie

[Taualumna]

Originally Posted by KatieKate1244

I was very impressed by Mamma Mia, especially since almost every other review I heard was calling it horrible. I had a really good time watching it. What I don't get is if Sophie is 20, that would have put the "original" summer back in '88, and the photos the guys kept showing looked like they were from the 70s.

I think the movie takes place in the mid 90s, since the hotel wasn't online yet.

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by Taualumna

I think the movie takes place in the mid 90s, since the hotel wasn't online yet.

Well, also the original musical premiered in 1999, so that might make more sense counting back too (1979).

I don't think films like this are real tied to timelines. Not to mention that the hippie and punk eras were different time periods anyway. LOL.

[VandalSquirrel]

Christine Baranski channeled some seriously fierce drag queens for her character. It was so over the top at most points it was campy.

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by breathesgelatin

Well, also the original musical premiered in 1999, so that might make more sense counting back too (1979).

I don't think films like this are real tied to timelines. Not to mention that the hippie and punk eras were different time periods anyway. LOL.

If the people breaking out in song at key moments doesn't throw you, the timeline certainly shouldn't! It's called suspension of disbelief, and I like it!

[GreekAlphaSoup]

That's the phrase I was remembering from Drama 101 - the willing suspension of disbelief. I agree, Pierce Brosnan's singing left lots to be desired. I've seen it twice now and found the first time I was listening mostly to how the people I knew as "actors" could sing....Amanda from Mean Girls, Meryl, of course, and Pierce....whew!

The second time I enjoyed the movie soooooo much more - it was pure 70s flashback fun! No judging the quality of the singing, just loving the lyrics and how they played into the plot! Beautiful scenery, great extras - I want to go to Greece......

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

If the people breaking out in song at key moments doesn't throw you, the timeline certainly shouldn't! It's called suspension of disbelief, and I like it!

I fantasize about my life being a musical and people breaking out into song and dance!

[Jill1228]

Man, Meryl blew me away with "The Winner Takes It All"

[srmom]

I finally saw the movie yesterday - AND LOVED IT (mary scream!!!)

Meryl Streep is amazing, what can that woman not do. I agree that "Winner Takes it All" was incredible!

I loved the setting too - I want (and need) to escape to an island like that!!!

Also, I was expecting Pearce Brosnon to be worse, but I thought he was cute, he certainly gave the singing the old college try

[LucyKKG]

I liked the movie a lot, but not as much as my mom. I'm on an Abba kick now, though.

I didn't get why they were in Greece though. I get that Meryl Streep was on vacation and stayed there when she got pregnant (or something like that), but it still seemed odd.