Talking with the script writer

I went to see the movie “Mamma Mia” last night. I really didn’t know what
it was all about. I thought it was the story of ABBA, instead it was
really a Chic flick. I realised I should have taken a rain check when
I had the opportunity. So all I could do was to slip lower down in the
seat, as the film progressed. Two guys at the front of a cinema full
of women! Mamma Mia? One thing I was right about there is an ABBA
connection. The whole two hours is full of wall to wall ABBA hits.
I never liked them the first time round. However I must
confess in my old age I think some of their songs are better 30 years
on. Anyway when the lights went up there we were, ( my nephew and I ), in the midst of a cinema
full of women singing ” Thank You For The Music” We were cringing as we left. However they really did enjoy it. So who am I to argue.

Let’s face it the stage show has sold over 30 million tickets, and no doubt the movie will net a few million more. So I’m going to keep my critical voice silent. If anything is was a fun movie. But you know what there was a serious side to the whole plot, (which wasn’t very good). Its all about the past catching up with you. In the clip above Donna is trying to forget her past but she is being tempted to have another look. Going back in time is never a good idea. And that is the message of the song Meryl Streep sings so powerfully when she gives an amazing performance of The Winner takes it all