Within our family we had a split decision: those who loved the first MAMMA MIA found this one not-as-good; people, like me, who found the original MAMMA MIA too over-the-top and surreal, absolutely loved HERE WE GO AGAIN! . The winning components of this sequel are: Lily James, Amanda Seyfried and their spectacular voices and performances, great ensemble pieces (when Sophie joins her mother's DYNAMOS the harmonies are exquisitely tight), great supporting cast, ABBA, iconic songs with which you couldn't help singing along (and then they stick in your head), musical selections that actually advanced the plot, (a couple of beautiful tender pieces I'd not heard before), and Cher. I saw this opening day (yesterday), sang the songs in my head all the rest of the day, and woke up wanting to go back to see it again. I gave the first one a 6 (fair) but I give this one an 8 (great) out of 10. [Comedic Musical Romance] (PS. I'm so glad they didn't go with the original versions of the younger dads).
I really really loved Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! I might even prefer it over the first Mamma Mia. It hardly ever happens that I prefer the second movie over the first movie, but here we are. I liked seeing into the past and learning how the events in the first movie came about. That together with the amazing new cast, it was just great. The movie found a perfect way to let us into the characters their past, but also their future. I always love learning about characters or events in movies and I feel like I never know enough. I want to know, quite literally, everything. This movie gave me a lot of insight and perhaps that's the reason why I loved it so much.
Another reason is the cast, how couldn't it be? They are all so talented and portraited the characters perfectly. It was so fun to see younger versions of the characters we already know and love. Let me start off with Jeremy Irvine (the younger version of Sam), Hugh Skinner (the younger version of Harry) and Josh Dylan (the younger version of Bill). They were brilliant! Jeremy Irvine practically sounded like Pierce Brosnan and Hugh Skinner moved and presented himself the exact same way as Colin Firth does. I was quite blown away by it, so great. Josh Dylan was just the perfect portrait of the dude you wish to fall in love with during a summer break. The honest truth, right there. The "original cast" is just grand so I won't blabber on about them too much. Lastly, I want to talk real quick about Lily James. The girl can sing! I loved her from the first time I saw her in Downton Abbey, so it's great seeing her going places. Also, I loved her wardrobe in this movie! Which made me think, wouldn't Lily James make a great big sister? I would love to have her as a sister. She's cool.
Even though Donna did share a bed with a lot of guys in a time span of about half an hour, I overall really enjoyed it all. It made me want to go to Greece really bad, and it was filled with fun little things like the guy at the ferry who checked the passports to Cher's dramatic entrance and the unexpected romance with Fernando Cienfuegos . I loved it and can't wait to see it again! Which will be next Saturday, ha, I'm unstoppable.
PS. Didn't you just love the end scene where they did "Super Trouper"? It might have been one of my favourite moments in the movie and it was practically the end titles, haha.
“Be still my beating vagina..”
Here We Go Again, folks.
More beautiful scenery and musical numbers. The great ensemble cast returns with a welcome appearance from Cher. The acting from everyone was good. Even the new cast who play the younger versions of the older characters were pretty solid. Especially Lily James who I thought was crazy good.
What took me by surprise is how sad and really tragic it got. I can tell it struck a chord with the audience by emotionally engaging them. The first movie was about becoming an adult and leaving your home. The second movie focus on moving on after a love one passed. I’m glad these films kept that formula. Still, It’s not all doom and gloom.
However, there are issues.
The story jumps from present day with Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) and the past with Donna (in 1977), which at times made it confusing when it keeps cutting back and forward. For me, it wasn't well executed.
There’s a scene where it tries to be heartbreaking with Pierce Brosnan looking through old photographs of Donna while singing solo. No musical number or anything, just briefly singing. What was intended to be an emotional scene, instead made me cringe in my seat. He’s singing is the reason why. I will give credit for trying in terms of acting.
Of course the cast got much older since 10 years and it shows. They tried to make a joke about it, and it's painfully unfunny. The audience didn't laugh, neither did I. Time has been most cruel to them.
Despites those complaints and praise, it holds no weight to anything. After awhile you soon realize the filmmakers never set out to make a masterpiece or thinking piece. While yes, some of the cast are not best singers (mostly the males) or dancers, but the only thing you have to say is “who cares”. This is pure entertainment with heart. Elevating on enjoyment and most importantly having a good time. While not quite uplifting and lacking some of the energy from the first, but hey. The audience though - Uniting the gays and middle aged mum type of crowd since 2008.
Overall rating: Take a chance on this one!
Watchable, and very much like the original just taking the leftovers of Abba tunes. It is the superhero origin story of musicals. A little more like Wolverine: Origins than Logan if you catch my drift. However, the real treat is:
This movie lends itself to a wonderful drinking game.
Do a shot for each time Donna sleeps with someone.
That alone could lead to alcohol poisoning, but here's some more:
Take one for each time someone dramatic burst through or closes double doors while singing.
One for each awkward transition between the present and past.
Knock one back each time you scratch your head as to why a particular song was slid into a scene other than it was written by Abba.
One for each Abba member cameo.
One for each time you can tell the "past" actor was hired more for their physical resemblance than acting ability.
One for each time the crowd gasps relief when Pierce Brosnan doesn't sing.
And another nip for each case of foreshadowing the mysterious mother of Donna, which was spoiled in the trailer that ran before every damn movie in the theater the past 40 months.
6/10
I expected something more. The first Mamma Mia was perfect.
That guy who said "age becomes you" to Colin Firth. I appreciate him.
I love the first Mamma Mia and knew nothing would live up to it, however this movie is pretty good too. It doesn't have that same upbeat feeling that I love about the first, (because it clearly has a more traumatic theme). But I still really enjoyed it.
“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” serves as another fantastic ABBA tribute and lives up to the original. The younger cast is great, with a special shoutout to Cher. Good luck getting the songs out of your head!
This is a great watch especially if you liked the first movie,the music,the backdrop,the great acting, especially like Pierce Brosnan..he should of sung more though....
WOW this movie is crazy banana pants, and... I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!! It is just a feel god movie and with ABBA iconic songs it can do no wrong,
Lily James is exceptionally good, as is Amanda Seyfried which surprised me with realy good vocals specially in "One of Us", then there is the fabulous Cher.... IT IS CHER!!!!
Even though, there wasn’t much of a storyline or plot, the movie was still enjoyable.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is the sequel to the 2008 film Mamma Mia. Set ten years after the first film, the movie follows Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she prepares to open her new hotel, the Bella Donna, while also dealing with the loss of her mother, Meryl Streep's character. The film is filled with ABBA hits, both repeats from the first film and new songs, and features choreography and arrangements that are well done. The movie also includes flashbacks to 1979, when Sophie's mother, played by Lily James, graduated from college. The young cast, including James, Hugh Skinner, Jeremy Irvine and Josh Dylan, is strong and helps to make the plot more satisfying and emotional. The script, which is helped by Richard Curtis, is filled with cute aphorisms and continuous bursts into song, and the film is best enjoyed by switching off the brain and embracing the joy and uplifting moments. While it may not be a critically acclaimed film, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a fun, lighthearted film that will have audiences dancing and singing along.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again es la secuela de la película de 2008 Mamma Mia. Ambientada diez años después de la primera película, la película sigue a Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) mientras se prepara para abrir su nuevo hotel, el Bella Donna, mientras lidia con la pérdida de su madre, el personaje de Meryl Streep. La película está llena de éxitos de ABBA, tanto repeticiones de la primera película como canciones nuevas, y presenta coreografías y arreglos que están bien hechos. La película también incluye escenas retrospectivas de 1979, cuando la madre de Sophie, interpretada por Lily James, se graduó de la universidad. El elenco joven, que incluye a James, Hugh Skinner, Jeremy Irvine y Josh Dylan, es fuerte y ayuda a que la trama sea más satisfactoria y emotiva. El guión, que cuenta con la ayuda de Richard Curtis, está lleno de lindos aforismos y continuos estallidos de canciones, y la película se disfruta mejor desconectando el cerebro y abrazando la alegría y los momentos edificantes. Si bien puede que no sea una película aclamada por la crítica, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again es una película divertida y alegre que hará que el público baile y cante.
I LOVED THE FIRST ONE SO MUCH AND IT WAS A HELLA OF A LOT OF FUN I DID NOT THINK
THEY COULD TOP IT, THEN BOOM
10yrs LATER THEY POP A SEQUEL OUT
AND KNOCK IT CLEAN OUT OF THE
BALL PARK, IT IS SO MUCH BETTER AND BIGGER AND SMOOTHER. IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL AND SAD AND JOYUS AND THE SONGS ARE ON POINT AND EVERYONE JUST SETTLES INTO THEIR ROLES WITH EASE NO FUSS NO MUSS,
IT TRULY IS A FANTASTIC AWESOME PHENOMENAL SUPER ENTERTAINING MOVIE AND
I LOVE IT 3000 RIGHT FROM THE VERY START
AND ALL THE WAY TO THE
END CREDITS.
ANOTHER 10/10
IT'S A PERFECT FLAWLESS SEQUEL
WHICH IS SO RARE THIS DAY AND AGE FOR THEM TO PULL THAT OFF.
THIS PHENOMENAL MOVIE IS THE
GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING,
KUDOS
TO ALL INVOLVED,
ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING
AND NOW WE HAVE THE HOPE
OF A 3rd INSTALLMENT
I AM SUPER SUPER STOKED,
LETS MAKE IT
"THIRD TIMES A CHARM".
Here we are, specially written for the screen, this sequel works extremely well, better than the previous film. You finally have actors that are also great singers and these ABBA songs really fit the purpose for once. Brosnan redeems himself with a very emotional a capella rendition of SOS, and a formidable final credit scene. It is a joy.
The first film was the worst thing I have ever had to sit through, so my expectations for this were below rock bottom. I was pleasantly surprised. It's not half bad. I think the use of lesser known tracks, and the freedom to write a completely new story helped, that and Pierce Brosnan's singing being limited...
“Be still my beating vagina..”
Here We Go Again, folks.
More beautiful scenery and musical numbers. The great ensemble cast returns with a welcome appearance from Cher. The acting from everyone was good. Even the new cast who play the younger versions of the older characters were pretty solid. Especially Lily James who I thought was crazy good.
What took me by surprise is how sad and really tragic it got. I can tell it struck a chord with the audience by emotionally engaging them. The first movie was about becoming an adult and leaving your home. The second movie focus on moving on after a love one passed. I’m glad these films kept that formula. Still, It’s not all doom and gloom.
However, there are issues.
The story jumps from present day with Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) and the past with Donna (in 1977), which at times made it confusing when it keeps cutting back and forward. For me, it wasn't well executed.
There’s a scene where it tries to be heartbreaking with Pierce Brosnan looking through old photographs of Donna while singing solo. No musical number or anything, just briefly singing. What was intended to be an emotional scene, instead made me cringe in my seat. He’s singing is the reason why. I will give credit for trying in terms of acting.
Of course the cast got much older since 10 years and it shows. They tried to make a joke about it, and it's painfully unfunny. The audience didn't laugh, neither did I. Time has been most cruel to them.
Despites those complaints and praise, it holds no weight to anything. After awhile you soon realize the filmmakers never set out to make a masterpiece or thinking piece. While yes, some of the cast are not best singers (mostly the males) or dancers, but the only thing you have to say is “who cares”. This is pure entertainment with heart. Elevating on enjoyment and most importantly having a good time. While not quite uplifting and lacking some of the energy from the first, but hey. The audience though - Uniting the gays and middle aged mum type of crowd since 2008.
Overall rating: Take a chance on this one!
Young Donna (Lily James), Tanya (Jessica Keenan Wynn) and Rosie (Alexa Davies) were absolutely my favourites - they captured the characters brilliantly, getting a few hearty chuckles from me.
I mostly just feel bad for Bill Anderson - he has Rosie fall for him when they first meet ("It's not that I fancy him. My point is actually, that I love him and I want to have his babies and eventually push him around in a wheelchair and scatter his ashes. And he likes Donna. And I don't think that's very fair."), but they don't get together until so much later.
I do agree with others about Cher. Firstly, they ruined the reveal with the trailers. Secondly, she didn't really.. suit the style of the movie. It's like the whole vibe shifted the moment she was on screen, and not for the better.
Overall though, enjoyable. Would recommend.
Also: the "stage" performance during the initial credits is beautifully executed.
Lily James makes this one a little better than the original.
I think in the end the singability of ABBA makes any movie better than it really is.
Much better than the first movie... beatiful!!!
um... what can I say... WE
I am not going to lie - I thoroughly enjoyed this movie (with the exception of Cher, who was downright awful). I can't believe that I just typed it. Last week I saw Life Itself and I came away with the feeling that sometimes a movie has enough heart and that carries the day. It reminded me a bit of Godfather 2 in that it extensively used flashbacks (and like Godfather 2 the flashbacks were the better part of the film). Much better than the cheesy original. See it in 4k if you can.
Reading through the reviews it seems as though the people that liked the Hallmarkish feel of the first one didn't appreciate the not-always-sunny feel of this film. Without the earlier conflict you don't get the dramatic scene at the end.
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Where do I begin? I was/am a huge fan of the first Mamma Mia so the bar was set really high for this one... I spent 90% of this movie with a huge smile on my face and 10% trying not to ugly cry. Wonderfully cheesy and lovely! I seen on 4K, amazing colors and great sound. This movie is two hours of great music, great acting and great scenery.
Amazing performance, Highly recommended! and Cher sounds fantastic.
My score: 8/10.
Was very disappointed in this movie. Wish the storyline between the 1 and 2nd were consistent.
Lily James absolutely shines in this role
So; this is an OK film, quite enjoyable if a little morose in some places. Abba songs are all incredible as always with guest on-screen appearances by Benny and Bjorn
For me, the film clicked into high gear upon the arrival of Ruby [Cher] - on-screen presence in spades and then some with a voice that showed the others for what they are, karaoke at best
Lazy and kind of pointless. There's not a lot of musicals that have sequels, and maybe there's a good reason for that. There was one musical I wanted a sequel to, and that was Across the Universe. Well, Mamma Mia borrows from the same concept of using an artist's discography as their soundtrack, so maybe this could be a good thing? Potentially, but that potential is ruined.
ABBA didn't have as many hits as The Beatles, so the sequel had to reuse some of the most popular songs from the first film, which no sequel, musical or not, should ever do. It shows a lack of creativity and feels like a cop-out. The unused music it does have feels like the rejected songs the first couldn't or wouldn't fit in.
The story itself is nonexistent. There is no real reason to have the flashbacks, and the actors portraying the characters don't look much like their counterparts. With respect to Donna's besties, those were spot on. Let's face it, though. This takes place in 1979, and Meryl Streep still looked and sounded like Meryl Streep in 1979. She's a legend. Anyone trying to copy her will at most look like a cosplayer. It's just not wise to try. Besides, like I said, the flashbacks don't tell us anything new, not really, they were just a conduit to introduce more songs.
It was okay, but it's not worth a second viewing
It's an OK movie. It would have been a lot better if they made a straight up prequel movie, no current time stuff. Meryl Streep was not needed. All the actors of the first movie were not needed. It's like they are saying look, look this is the same successful movie that we made 10 years ago.
All the good stuff was the past scenes. The present time scenes were all unnecessary. They show a happy nice back story and they cut to say, don't forget, this is her funeral, SHE IS DEAD. What's the point? Is Mamma Mia the place to say your main character is dead? Don't chicken out. Make a straight fun prequel movie, show young Donna and her adventures.
The movie was good, with the best songs ever, and that last "My Love, My LIfe" scene with Meryl was sooooo emotional! Also, I really loved that post-credits scene. It really explains a lot. Definitely worth it. I really recommend it.
Great Cast and the great ABBA Songs make the movie really enjoyable! But Mamma Mia did not need a sequel and I liked the first one much better...especially as a huge fan of Meryl Streep!
I have the feeling that the people who made this movie did not really watch the first one...there are a lot of faults! Especially that they turned Donnas mother from a strictly catholic woman who is even dead in the first movie into a busy moviestar who never had time for her daughter...
But all in all, it was better than I expected!
best sequel - prequel ever!!!! this one is for all Mamma Mia fans!! I cry, I laughed, I felt every emotion like watching the first movie all over again! Lily James as young Donna was the perfect choice!! 10 years after the first movie and I'm more in love than ever with Mamma Mia and Abba!
No words ... Each very amazing part, for a wonderfully perfect whole.
Each scene is a sight to remember in the heart.
Certainly, just like the 1st, I will watch another 15 times in the next 3 years.
There we go again!
I expected something more... As for me, it came up as a typical sequel made for money, not bad, but nothing really groundbreaking.
fun for what it is, light and enjoyable
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"Mamma mia, here I go again," I exclaimed, face to palm as I sat down to watch this film. I was never a big fan of the original, and I can't say I'm a lover of this pointless sequel that only grandmothers, desperate housewives, and sadomasochists will love. Every scene is set up for a number from Abba's back catalogue, and while it is done with gusto, my feet were solidifed in my pessimistic cement.
Note: I know i'm in a minority! Still, I was going to give the film an extra point, but then they wheeled in Cher and any goodwill I had left in me went into the cement that made up my cynical heart and Cher's facial structure.