Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

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).

“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!