Mamma Mia- Here We Go Again [ 480p · UHD ]

★★★★☆ (4/5)

Furthermore, the chemistry between the original "Three Dads" (Stellan Skarsgård, Colin Firth, and Pierce Brosnan) feels tired. Brosnan’s singing has not improved, but mercifully, he has fewer solos. The film struggles to find a purpose for these beloved characters other than nostalgic cameos. Mamma Mia- Here We Go Again

The film operates on two timelines. In the present (five years after the first film), Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is preparing the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna in honor of her late mother, Donna. When a storm leaves her stranded alone, she panics, questioning her relationship with Sky and her ability to live up to her mother’s legacy. The film operates on two timelines

But the sequel’s secret weapon is the deep cuts. Moving beyond Gold , the soundtrack utilizes The Visitors and other later tracks. “When I Kissed the Teacher” becomes a raucous college graduation anthem, while “I’ve Been Waiting for You” transforms a simple dinner scene into a spiritual reunion. But the sequel’s secret weapon is the deep cuts

A Sun-Drenched Soap Opera: Why Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Outshines the Original

Fans of the original, anyone grieving a parent, and people who believe that every problem can be solved with a choreographed dance number on a Greek pier.

Whereas the first film sometimes hammered songs into the plot like a square peg, Here We Go Again lets the music breathe. The standout sequence is the French château scene set to “Waterloo.” It is a glorious, absurd, perfectly choreographed farce involving waiters, flying champagne, and a confused fire alarm. It is pure joy.