Mamma Mia hwga ....

Saw it on Friday. Interesting but had to concentrate on the back story. No one suggested i took tissues, wish i had, the end had me in floods ......but really enjoyed it and the new songs.

Loved it. Loved the first one too. Particularly loved the actor playing Young Bill, and I don't usually like blond men. Mmmmm.

But - Cher?? That's really scary. She's a caricature of what she was, and even DH commented on the fact that she looks as if she's been stuffed full of formaldehyde. The voice is still there, though.

Went to see it yesterday and both me and OH enjoyed it so much, yes it might be a load of rubbish with ham acting and bad singing but the colour and the scenery were wonderful.

I laughed and cried in equal measure even had a good sing along at times,and came out of the cinema feeling cheered up.
Julie Walters made it for me,she is so good in everything she does

Went to see it on Friday and loved it. Yes of course it’s lightweught nonsense really but sometimes a wee bit of escapism with a bit of nostalgic music thrown in somehow just hits the spot.
Beautiful baby btw tanith!

Tanith!

Oh Grannyknot I’ve just watched the recording of the ladies of Stoke Gabriel in Devon recreating Dancing Queen, thought it was great and what a cheer up piece.
Am hoping to go to see the film sometime this week.
I saw the first one as one of my sixtieth birthday treats so this second one has come out just at the right time for me.

I will SueDonim when we next meet, her twin brother is not so delicate

I loved it. Who cares about the story, the singing not being great. A real feel good film, just sit back, tap your feet and enjoy.

My daughter treated me to a viewing today, I absolutely loved it! I was a bit low today, but it really cheered me up.
I've lost count of the times I've seen the original.
It looks as if the original stars have had singing lessons, they were much better than in the original film. It doesn't really matter anyway, it's such a tonic.
Storynanny, I too love Julie Walter's top.

Just been today with my DD -who has all my old vinyls,and very eclectic tastes in music and has already seen the film twice !Despite all the plot holes and age discrepancies and not really sure if I wanted to go I loved it.Laughed and cried -rather a lot actually- and came home feeling very nostalgic for my carefree youth

In case not seen, the Devon village where the local women recreated Dancing Queen this past weekend - they really get into it after about 1 minute, so persevere!

youtu.be/ndPRi1AkWxg

I have no idea why, but this song makes me tear up. I think it has to do with "you are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen ..." Those were the days.

Tanith, do tell your niece that her baby made me cry! That soft downy head, the tiny hands...

Thanks those who commented about our ‘little diva’ baby so nice that you looked out for her. Believe or not I still haven’t seen it as OH has been in hospital so the days have slipped by but I will get there when he’s well enough for me to leave him .

I love ABBA music but didn't enjoy the first film so won't be going to see the new one.
If it comes on tv I will watch it - for the music and the lovely scenery - I can't imagine that the story line will be any better

I haven't seen it yet, but will probably get the DVD when it comes out. I enjoyed the first film very much, and couldn't believe it was 10 years ago when it came out.

Hoping to go and see the new one...loved the old one
Yes its "cheesy"
Yes not brill acting
yes singing rather dire
...etc etc ..
but a feel good cheesy film does wonders...no murders/no muggings/no shootings...good old cringe worthy film

Got the dvd under the stairs

Just watched the Greatest Showman dvd. Loved it! Just goes to show, what do critics know, huh!

storynanny believe it or not, I have a top similar to that one, courtesy of T.K. Maxx.

I've been avoiding this thread in case of spoilers but I've finally seen HWGA with my dd this afternoon! I really enjoyed it, hammy acting, bad vocals and all. And I cried several times - whatever is wrong with me??

Tanith how lovely about Donna's baby! My friend's three children are often in Call the Midwife, and her new baby appeared in the 2017 Christmas special.

It looks like it could be from WhiteStuff storynanny it’s the kind of stuff they do. Fingers crossed ?

I saw the first one on t.v with DVD. I was home alone and painting the lounge. I played it 3 times and got two coats of emulsion on. Made the time fly past.

I reckon those of us who like it accept it for what it is, great music and not much of a story, but good fun.

I love Christine Baranski's hair.
That's exactly how mine should look but just doesn't quite!

I haven`t seen it yet, love all things Abba, the first film was lovely, easy watching entertainment, no deep plot required. The only thing putting me off seeing the new film is the thought of Cher singing Abba.

I loved it! I really want Julie Walters top that she worewith white jeans, anyoneknowwhwre it is from? Ive googled but no luck so far

Is it about expectation? DC bought hubby cinema vouchers for father's day and we have the meerkat Bogoff so could both get in for a fiver. Looked for something to see and Mama Mia hwga was the only likely one on yesterday.
I never saw the first one, don't particularly like musicals or Abba.
But guess what, we both loved it and came out thinking one of the better films we've seen and we've seen some turkeys.