I absolutely loveMamma Mia!and its sequel,Mamma Mia!
Here We Go Again, even though the second installment brings the (off-screen, thankfully!)
death of my favorite character, the one and only Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep).
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movie has the perfect premise.
7The Perfect Cast in Both ‘Mamma Mia!’
Movies
The casting director went above and beyond for these films.
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6The Romances in the ‘Mamma Mia!’
Movies Work
Donna and Sam’s relationship especially stands out.
They end up reuniting over the course of the firstMamma Mia!film 20 years later.
It istruly an epic romancethat ultimately has a lovely ending, with them staying together until Donna’s death.
Even after Donna’s passing, Tanya and Rosie are there for Sophie.
Even after Donna’s passing, Tanya and Rosie are there for Sophie.
They are truly an amazing trio, andone of the best friendshipsever put to screen.
We get to meet young Donna, before the circumstances made her more realistic and cynical.
She is charming and optimistic, and she has an excitement about people and the world.
…There is this magnetic essence about her that both Meryl Streep and Lily James channel so well.
I could easily watch a dozen movies about this character, and I would never get bored.
3’Mamma Mia!'
Highlights All Types of Love
Both films explore meaningful and lovely themes.
It is about following your dreams and taking risks, which Donna does when she first goes to Kalokairi…
They in turn are thrilled to each have a third of a daughter.
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2’Mamma Mia!'
Has Amazing Music
When ABBA is involved, everyone has fun!
Donna and the Dynamos perform “Super Trouper” for Sophie as a wedding gift.
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“Fernando” tells the story of Ruby Sheridan’s epic romance way back in the day.
1’Mamma Mia!'
Is the Perfect Mental Vacation
Escapism packaged in a jukebox musical.
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