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!
