Mamma Mia hwga ....

When I went to see the original by the finalé people were dancing in the aisles!

I haven’t managed to get there yet but I will . The baby born to Donna is my nieces twin daughter, I have yet to find out quite how that happened! ?.

Wow!

How exciting Tanith although I think I would be twitchy if a family new baby was in a film. Great film though I thought it was brilliant

Amazing film, the director deserves an award for the excellent casting

We saw it a few days ago and loved it. So has everyone I've spoken to about it who've seen it.

Naturally it has been panned by critics. No story line, B side songs, etc. etc. Load of miseries, all of em!

Maybe we should look out for films disliked by critics as a sure sign most of us plebs will enjoy them....

PS: I did think Cher looked a bit creaky. Nothing wrong with the voice, though.

Oh dear - am I the only one who thought the first film was awful and will not be rushing out to see the new one (grabs tin hat and ducks behind the sofa!).

I do agree with Blinko about seeking out films panned by critics - I find I usually enjoy the ones they hate.

No oldwoman I m with you all the way I haven’t bothered with the second one My best friend asked me if I d like to go with her as she loved the first one but I said no ( we are fine with understanding if one or other doesn’t fancy something) anyway she went with another friend and they were both very disappointed and said it wasn’t a patch on the first one in their opinion

No Oldwoman you are not the only one, I was pleased I waited to see it on the TV and I could just switch off rather than walk out of the cinema.

I loved the first one and can’t wait to see this new one . I will take my DGD’s

You are not the only one, Oldwoman. I am going this week. Not because I am an ABBA fan but because everyone else is going and I don’t want to be left out! I am slightly annoyed with myself for getting hooked in by the hype. I feel that I am being brainwashed.? I saw the first film for the same reason and pretended to like it although the acting was ham and the singing was terrible. Still, it is harmless entertainment and I look forward to the feel good factor. ?

Obviously far from the only one, Oldwoman - I think I’ve found my people! I sat down to watch it on TV with a glass of wine and high hopes, as all my friends adored it. Good grief. The overacting, the caterwauling, the simpering ninniness of it all. Well, of the first half hour, which is all I managed.

I enjoyed the beautiful scenery in the first one, but that definitely was all.
I found the rest of it cringe worthy.
I have a friend though who has already dropped into conversation that she would love to see the new film, so I may be going.
At least Cher can sing, if she is in it.

Simpering ninniness! I love that, Maggie.

I think the atmosphere in the (packed) cinema at the first one made the difference Maggiemaybe . There was a group of women at ours whooping and laughing and they really made a good atmosphere. I went again with my daughter to see it again and the crowd was quiet and it didn’t seem so good!

Been to see the second one this week, and I liked it better than the first one. I didn’t stay right to the very end of the credits though, and I’ve since read reviews that there was something I missed! Did anyone see it?!

I saw the stage show years ago before it was popular , we hadn't booked a show and it was the on!y one available , no stars , no one recognisable , but it was so enjoyable that it gave us such a lift . I saw the film much later and it wasn't nearly as good , but I do hope to see the new one

I thought the plot of the first film was a bit silly, but nothing can take away the sheer joyousness of the music.
I haven't seen the new one yet but definitely am planning to.

I asked my 17 year old granddaughter if she would like to watch the first one with me. She said yes (although I could see she was just indulging me). She loved it and so did I.
All that sunshine, bright colours and joy. I'm going to see if she wants to go to see the new one.

Thank goodness there are others who didn't like it (I can come out from behind the sofa now!).

I think it was the music that everyone loved and just concentrated on that and missed the fact it was basically a terrible film (oh dear should I get back behind the sofa?)

Another film greatly enjoyed by friends and family who have seen it, is The Greatest Showman. Panned by the critics, so bound to be worth a look.

Blinko Yes I went with DD and DGD to see The Greatest Showman. I didn't think I would like it but I really did. Hugh Jackman was amazing.

Back to the OP, to anyone looking for a plot, a word of advice: there isn't one worth the title. Since when have we expected a plot from any musical?

Oldwoman70 I will join you behind the sofa. The music and the scenery were what sold it, otherwise it was a disaster.