Sunday, July 22, 2018

10 Things I Loved About Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again


This summer, the musical film that we enjoyed ten years ago came out of cinemas again. And here are the 10 reasons why I loved this movie. :) 

1.       Sequel-Prequel. This is a movie sequel that tackles about the prequel of Mamma Mia released 10 years ago that may get us thinking that may be this time the story will tell us who Sophie’s father really is.

2.       The story. Here, we get to know the life of the young Donna before she finally got into an island in Greece. How spirited, a dreamer and free she was where most of the youth right now may relate with. I loved the feminism in this movie.

3.       The wardrobe. Oh gosh! It was a complete mix of the modern, 2018 summer outfits and the 70’s bell bottom pants, boots, ruffles and shiny, colourful clothes. It will definitely take us back in the day where these costumes were a trend.

4.       The location. The movie took us to the same setting, Kalokairi, an island in Greece, where Donna settled in. This place in the film made me want to go to Greece. J

5.       The production. It was just amazing! Mamma Mia 2 just pulled off a bigger production compared to the previous film. Here, there was a bigger crowd and there were boats where everyone in it was just singing and dancing in the tune of Dancing Queen. I had goosebumps everywhere in my body during this scene!

6.       Music and choreography. Just like the first movie, this film featured the songs of ABBA, and this time, I guess more songs from the group were used. The choreography of the huge crowd was awesome. Watching them was like watching a musical concert party!

7.       The Cast. The original cast that we loved in the first Mamma Mia, Julie Walters to Pierce Brosnan, were all ageing beautifully. Since the story of this sequel focuses on the life of the young Donna, there were new added actors who played the young men that got involved with the young Donna. Also the two (2) members of the Dynamos, who both have a great resemblance to the original Rosie and Tanya. Then the presence of Andy Garcia and of course, Cher herself, who played Sophie’s grandmother.

8.       Lily James. One of the new cast members that I have to exclude from the above because she played the young Donna very, very well. She has that charisma that may get you hooked to her as she sings and perfects being the young Donna. And oh! Yes. She is just so, so, so pretty as well.

9.       Meryl Streep. Who else but Meryl Streep, right? The anticipation of seeing the original Donna was just so high even at the beginning of the movie. Then at that moment where she finally came out… it was so on point and the timing was perfect. Waiting for her was truly worthwhile.

10.   Smile. Although there was a part in the film that I regret for not having tissue or a hanky on hand because I had to cry I tear, I did had fun watching Mamma Mia 2. I was just literally smiling throughout the movie even until I went out of the cinema!


Seeing Cher and Meryl Streep then Amanda Seyfried and Lily James, this movie is definitely for all generations. And if you are into a feel good movie after a stressful day or week, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is highly recommend for you!




Sunday, June 24, 2018

Tula 06-24 Part 2

Muling binalikan ang nakaraan
Sa panahon na lahat ng oras sayo ay inilaan
Masaya, nakakatuwa, may pagmamahalan
Bawat sandali tila walang hangganan

Oh kay sarap alalahanin
Ang nakaraan na ikaw ay nasa akin
Habang nasa ilalim ng mga bituin
At sa iyong mga mata masayang nakatingin

Muli kong binalikan ang nakaraan
Naalala ang iyong pagbitiw at paglisan
Ang iyong mga pangako na walang katuparan
Ang noon na ngayon ay nasaan

Sinubukang hanapin ang pighati
Ang lungkot ay tila hindi na namumutawi
Puso ay hindi na pira-pirasong nahahati
Sa mga matatamis mong salita na biglang binawi

Binalikan ko ang nakaraan
Nung ikaw ay dumating nang biglaan
At ganoon din kabilis na lumisan
At ang tanong na “Bakit?” lang ang iniwan

Ngunit gaya ng una nang naisambit
Kinalimutan na kitang pilit
Upang mapawi na ang lahat ng sakit
Maialis na sa puso ang galit

Wala na ang sakit
Tapos na ang kahapon na mapait
Kalayaan ng puso ay hindi na ipagkakait
Sariling kaligayahan ay uunahin nang makamit

Maraming salamat sa mga alaala
Panahon na para piliing maging masaya
Sa iyo ay kailangang magpaalam na
Hanggang sa muli aking sinta