I finally saw the movie Mamma Mia!  I sat with my morning coffee this morning and laughed, cried and had a wonderful time.  It’s been a while since a movie seemed so entertaining.  Yes, not everyone had a good voice, but the casting is grand, the enthusiasm, remarkable and the enjoyment palpable.

Streep does a fantastic job as a single mom of a grown woman.  Her friends sing and dance like they had a genuinely good time, with Julie Walters being especially well-timed with the humorous bits she contributes.  She’s an actress of many faces and this was one delightful Walters. Christine Baranski’s legs still stretch to her neck and she looks fabulous.

The men…despite their middle years, are sexy buggers one and all, with their individual appeal shining through.

The songs are as danceable now as they were when Abba made them famous all over the world.  The movie rocks and the cast is brilliant.

Thumbs definitely up!