Mamma Mia 2

[Drunk Monk]

So we rewatched MM1 mostly to purge MM2. MM1 is a far superior film. First off, it’s based on the musical so it’s better instructed. Second of course is Meryl, who commits fully to the role and forces everyone else, especially Amanda, Julie & Christine to step up. Meryl really kills it and makes me recant my comment that she only acts like she can sing. She can sing and act while singing. And Christine is so good - I just luv her work. Everyone is having a great time and their joy is infectious. There’s some major flaws in the sequel. There are photos of Meryl with Pierce, Colin & Skellen and they’re awesome but they look nothing like their ‘younger selves’ in MM2. It’s a glaring oversight. What’s more, it’s implied that Meryl’s mom (Cher) is dead. I’d forgotten that Dominic Cooper of Preacher was in this. It’s a funny role for him.

There. Now we have an MM1 review. I should review Trainspotting too, since I reviewed that sequel yesterday but that film is emotionally exhausting and my holiday break is now over.