gillianmaler
I enjoy musicals and have seen the stage version of Mamma Mia which was great. Some movie versions of musicals are also great, like Chicago or Hairspray. But this movie was terrible. The scenery is pretty and ABBA songs are fun but the dance sequences, script, and casting is way off. They cast good actors but most are totally wrong for the roles. Plenty of less know talent that can actually sing and dance well for a musical movie. For me it tainted the Mamma Mia franchise that I had enjoyed until I saw this movie. No idea how they got a sequel story out of this but I don't plan on watching it.
White_Prophet
I loved the songs of course and that was definitely the best part of the movie for me. Streep and Seyfried were good and the Greek setting made for a lot of beautiful scenery. Other than that, the story was pretty basic and one that you can't take too seriously, especially towards the end. There were a lot of cheesy moments and probably too much singing (I'm not that into musicals, though i love La La Land) but if you just go with it it's pretty fun if not for the songs alone.
wilson trivino
Many musicals don't translate well to get big screen but this one does. It is in essence a love story, rediscovering your roots and discovering who you are. With an all star cast, the movies does not disappoint. With all the fun ABBA tunes mixed in, it's a big party. Don't be ashamed to shout out loud as you become your own dancing queen. Dr. Wilson Trivino
dastedham
The overall IMDB rating for this film is accurate and earned. It's just OK. The music and cinematography, along with costuming are all lovely, and I think they take center stage. The acting isn't that great, and I was disappointed in Amanda Seyfried, who seemed at times like she couldn't take herself seriously. The film in its entirety drones on too long for its plot/theme. The most irritating thing for me is the main struggle for Sophie, that she doesn't know who her Dad is and "boo-hoo" he can't come to her wedding. I just didn't feel enough sympathy for this trivial "problem" as the script or acting didn't garner it, and lots of people deal with the same thing or worse. When she fights with her mother and chastises her for it, I just got a bratty vibe and it was unappealing at most. Otherwise, cutesy is the best word I can use for it.