Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 20, 2018
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upsetrapidJul 25, 2018
For those who enjoy a happy musical movie, this is for you. I loved the music and feel-good atmosphere and thought it was thoroughly entertaining. I missed Meryl's presence but the cast filled the spots very well. Their talent carried theFor those who enjoy a happy musical movie, this is for you. I loved the music and feel-good atmosphere and thought it was thoroughly entertaining. I missed Meryl's presence but the cast filled the spots very well. Their talent carried the movie, even though the dialogue was sparse. The music was fun and it was fun to watch. I recommend seeing it.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingJun 26, 2019
"Here We go Again" caps off the near-perfect "Mamma Mia" duology. This film is tearjerking, fun from start to finish, contains an amazing soundtrack, and has terrific continuity from the first film.
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qOct 25, 2018
Not sure why I rented this. I suspected watching it would lower my IQ by around twenty points. I'd seen the first "Mamma Mia" movie on a cruise ship in Alaska. All I remembered about it was that Pierce Brosnan could not sing to save his lifeNot sure why I rented this. I suspected watching it would lower my IQ by around twenty points. I'd seen the first "Mamma Mia" movie on a cruise ship in Alaska. All I remembered about it was that Pierce Brosnan could not sing to save his life and that the plot was terminally silly. This sequel/prequel is carried by Lily James, a British actress who first impressed me as Churchill's young secretary in "Darkest Hour." She lights up every scene in which she acts. She has singing, dancing, and acting chops to burn. Cher, at the ripe old age of 71, appears toward the end of the movie. The plot again is terminally silly, but the movie is saved by the sense that a bunch of actors who genuinely care for each other are having an extraordinary amount of fun together.… Expand
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lumybabyJul 20, 2018
I adore this one! If you liked the 1st,no doubt that you will like this one
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AarchieJul 23, 2018
I really liked it!
Makes you sing along, dance, and even cry!
It`s not as good as the first one, but still very good!
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duddy5698Jul 23, 2018
Mamma Mia Here We Go Again is relentlessly sunny musical romp! You have to really get into it, though because it is so silly. I highly recommend!
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marciodastrainJul 20, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know this is not a cinema masterpiece but this is really unique and probably one of the few movies when the sequel is better than the original.
The relationship of Sophie and Donna is stronger than ever. The duet between Meryl and Amanda is incredible, very touching and probably you're going to cry a lot in that part.
Cher singing "Fernando" is probably the best musical moment of the movie. I mean, Cher should be in every single movie in this world. All the cast are great but when the Goddess of Pop enter in the movie we just want to see more.
Rosie and Tanya are the funniest characters in the movie, the young and the oldest ones. And Tanya have the greatest lines on Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
"Super Trouper" singing by Cher and Meryl Streep with the backing vocals of all the cast. Seeing this two having a song together is like heaven on the earth.
The Screenplay is not gold, but it's funny and entertain the public. This is not a Oscar material film but it's probably the funniest movie of this decade.… Expand
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TVJerryJul 25, 2018
This film serves as a prequel wrapped around a sequel. Lily James creates a lovely younger version of Sophie (played in the original by Meryl Streep). We see her meet the 3 dashing men who later became the "fathers" of her daughter (AmandaThis film serves as a prequel wrapped around a sequel. Lily James creates a lovely younger version of Sophie (played in the original by Meryl Streep). We see her meet the 3 dashing men who later became the "fathers" of her daughter (Amanda Seyfried). We also see her currently living in her mother's renovated Greek villa. All of this is peppered with plenty of Abba songs, some of which are repeated from the original and some of which I've never heard (not a big ABBA fan). Thru it all is a bright sense of fun and romance. The staging and costumes aren't as dazzling as the original, but there's still plenty of spirited joy. For fans: Streep and Cher (as the grandmother) both only appear late in the film for 2 numbers each. NOTE: Stay thru the credits for one final comic chorus.… Expand
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AcaciaJul 26, 2018
This is such an enjoyable movie, all the music and dancing is great fun to watch. Amanda Seyfried and Lily James are so perfect as the leading ladies. The cast is great and there just isn’t anything negative to say about it. if you wantThis is such an enjoyable movie, all the music and dancing is great fun to watch. Amanda Seyfried and Lily James are so perfect as the leading ladies. The cast is great and there just isn’t anything negative to say about it. if you want to have some good fun, go see it. Meryl Streep is not in this film, just FYI.… Expand
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alinibiniJul 22, 2018
Its an amazing movie. Lots of fun, lots to laugh about and of course a lovely love story.
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alanbestcriticJul 23, 2018
I'm a Mamma Mia fan and I loved the sequel. Everybody, who loved the first movie should go to the cinema. Great cast and great songs, I juts love this movie!
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godisawomanAug 23, 2018
This was such a beautiful movie. I loved everything about it, if you liked the first one you’ll love this one with no doubt.
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LegendaryLassDec 14, 2018
In the canon of "best worst campy films," Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again stands at almost the top. It's very rare for films to hit the "so bad it comes full circle back to good" point, but this one is the real deal. The wonderful awfulness ofIn the canon of "best worst campy films," Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again stands at almost the top. It's very rare for films to hit the "so bad it comes full circle back to good" point, but this one is the real deal. The wonderful awfulness of it and the full-on sappy fun is only hurt a surprisingly little by the fact that this is the B-sides version of the first film. Tons of fun!… Expand
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DukeJonJul 25, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A perfect feelgood movie. Lots of strong musical numbers, some excellent set-pieces and a strong supporting cast. The flashback scenes intersperse so well with the modern scenes you feel as though you're getting two films in one. One sour note, I feel the "we're so sad that Sophie is dead" theme that permeated the movie put a needless downer on things. I am sure they could have reworked the story in a better way than this.… Expand
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ViniciusBritoNov 5, 2018
After the passing away of Donna, Sophie, her daughter, tries to leverage the local place where they lived their entire lives, so she could make her mom proud once again. At the same time that Sophie go struggling in present time, we seeAfter the passing away of Donna, Sophie, her daughter, tries to leverage the local place where they lived their entire lives, so she could make her mom proud once again. At the same time that Sophie go struggling in present time, we see Donna's young adult life, how she met all of the Sophie's fathers and her relationship with them, we see a lot of Donna adventures with her friends and love, so as her disappointments. Directed and Written by OL Parker.
We accompany two stories in two different times in parallel, present and past, these transitions normally worked out well, but there were some few times that it didn't felt much naturally between those two times. The story of Donna is very nice told in here, since the moment that she graduated the movie made it clear what she thought about the world and how she wanted her life to be like, during her relationship with other characters we can get to know her a little bit more each time, how kind she is and what she sees around things, they did a good job in evolving the character that we already know, or better building up to that one that Meryl did 10 years ago. The story of Sophie also works, it just isn't so interesting as Donna, but like they are mixing with the time, the thing about her moments is also a lot about the parents, wich was definely fun, how they hold up with their lifes is a interesting moment, there are some drama moments that i don't think that it worked in the best way, but mostly it was good.
The story brings discussions about maternity, how big is the connection with a mother even after a death, it did got some emotional moments where it did speak a lot.
A lot of the movie could be taken out into clips of music, like more than 50 per cent of it, it could be cutted out and be watched just by itself, and i gotta say that must of these clips are great, like damn, really great, some of these are so fun that can easily put your spirit up, some of these clips are completely fun, a completely delight to watch, not necessary are the most creatives ever, but the happiness that you see in the face of every single one that are in those dancing and singing moments are contagious. Lily James singing is fantastic, she is a great singer, everybody that got the shot to do some singing moments did a good job, the songs aren't original for the movie, bu they are very good, the creativity aren't very big in most of the clips, but they still pumped my spirit up, so it was good. The dancing sequences was a lot of fun and much of it because how much it did contagious me and how much different people was there, there were all kind of people there together and having fun, that was fantastic.
Lily James singing is fantastic, i'm glad that they are keeping her in those movies that requires that her character to sing, she as a singer really heat's my heart, in the acting part she is also very good, she could pass me the suffering in some moments, or the strange parts that she didn't knew what was happening as well, physically she is great, wich was nice in the dancing moments wich happened a lot with her, where she did a great job not just in the singing part, but also working with her expressions while doing it so together with the dance, she was fantastic. Amanda Seyfried had some really good emotional moments. Christine Baranski and Julie Walters are still very fun and a very nice duo with chemistry, so as the actresses that portray the younger verse of them, wich are Jessica Keenan Wynn and Alexa Davies, they did a very nice job and i completely bought that they were the same person. The 3 fathers so as they younger selves was also very nice, all of them did a good job, they were all fun and all sang well.
This movie fixed one problem that it had in the 2008 one, wich is the filter, that yellow and ugly filter is gone, and now we have a beutiful cinematography to see the island and the colors in a much better way. There were some sequences where the green screen was easily noticiable.
This one is definely better than the first one, it is so fun that will bring your spirit up, playing the songs from ABBA with some good moves and a very nice singing, there are some moments that are boring, some unnecessary telling, but overall it is a lot of fun.… Expand
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KelvinSelimorDec 10, 2020
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. The first time was better. I love musicals, but already the second film does not cause a storm of emotions. Cool music, good plot, but still something is wrong.
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whoischarlotteSep 6, 2018
This would have got a higher review if it was just a prequel. I really enjoyed this movie, the ABBA music won my heart, but it was slightly cringe with much older Colin Firth and co. Lily James easily stole the show with her dancing, singingThis would have got a higher review if it was just a prequel. I really enjoyed this movie, the ABBA music won my heart, but it was slightly cringe with much older Colin Firth and co. Lily James easily stole the show with her dancing, singing and acting performance.… Expand
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evii1975Aug 16, 2018
Obviously this film is incredibly cheesy, ridiculous and cringy, however, if you just go to the cinema looking for 90 minutes of entertainment, this film is great. It's just meant as a bit of fun, and if you look at it in that way, it's pretty great.
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HunterjwJul 22, 2018
To be quite honest, I didn't care much for the first film. However, this sequel managed to rope me in with the seemingly amped up effort put into it. It seemed like they cared a lot more this time around. The musical numbers were fun, wellTo be quite honest, I didn't care much for the first film. However, this sequel managed to rope me in with the seemingly amped up effort put into it. It seemed like they cared a lot more this time around. The musical numbers were fun, well choreographed and sung, many of the jokes landed, and that cast was very game, with Lily James and Cher being highpoints. Sure, it's not Shakespeare, but nobody should go in with that expectation. If you're looking to be entertained and not have to think too hard, you'll have fun being able to avoid the world for two hours.… Expand
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Vitor007Sep 2, 2018
With a simpler story, the film becomes better than the first since its 10 first minutes. Nice and light, but forgettable. Nice and soft. 7.0/10
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TrangVuOct 15, 2018
I like the message this film sends, it says that it's your choice how to live the rest of your life and do what makes your soul shine. The "young Donna" kept telling about how short life is and she wanted to make some memories, it's cool,I like the message this film sends, it says that it's your choice how to live the rest of your life and do what makes your soul shine. The "young Donna" kept telling about how short life is and she wanted to make some memories, it's cool, brave and I appreciate that. However, I don't really love all the songs. I mean it's good, but kinda boring, it's all on a type… Expand
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MerylStreepOct 13, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a good movie, not better than the original one.
I was bored by the fact that after a song, 2 minutes of plot comes on, and then another song, every damn time.

I know it's a musical, but they abused the quantity of songs, and also the fact they used the greatest ABBA songs on the first one, left them with not some great hits for this second one.

I enjoyed the history of Donna on her young ages, but I wish they hadn't pick that storyline for Meryl Streep. Killing Donna for me, wasn't a great idea. I don't know if Meryl could act for the entire movie or what, but with her being alive, the plot could potentially be really much better.

What I liked the most, was watching a movie with that great cast 10 years later, still fresh.… Expand
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BennyCKChiaDec 17, 2018
A rare sequel that supercedes its original in all aspects: more colorful, emotionally packed with joys and sadness, and better screenplay with more heavy weight stars added into the cast. The trailer intendedly feature songs already presentedA rare sequel that supercedes its original in all aspects: more colorful, emotionally packed with joys and sadness, and better screenplay with more heavy weight stars added into the cast. The trailer intendedly feature songs already presented in the first movie, but when you immerse yourself into the movie, you will find that ABBA still has much more hits that you could remember. The only disappointment is that Meryl Streep has minimal screen time, but this is how the plot means to be when you finished the whole movie; her debut in the movie is precisely nice and placed at the best part of the movie. My top movie for 2018.… Expand
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Facu26Apr 15, 2019
Better than the first one. The plot is wonderful, AMAZING SOUNDTRACK. I laughed, I cried and enjoyed every moment. Perfect sequel to this amazing musical movie. the director does an incredible job telling the story of the present and past.Better than the first one. The plot is wonderful, AMAZING SOUNDTRACK. I laughed, I cried and enjoyed every moment. Perfect sequel to this amazing musical movie. the director does an incredible job telling the story of the present and past. Lily James deserves an Oscar after her performance, she has a lot of talent and a great voice.

EXCELENT MOVIE 10/10 -… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021
This is another rather cheesy and and light watch perhaps but its also a fun and amusing watch, much like the original 'Mamma Mia!' film, only (sadly) without quite so much of Meryl Streep present on screen. I was pleased to see Hugh SkinnerThis is another rather cheesy and and light watch perhaps but its also a fun and amusing watch, much like the original 'Mamma Mia!' film, only (sadly) without quite so much of Meryl Streep present on screen. I was pleased to see Hugh Skinner present (he played the somewhat air headed BBC temp in the TV series 'W1A'). There are plenty of big names present in the cast, aside from Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Amanda Seyfried, such as Cher, Omid Djalili, Celia Imrie and Andy Garcia. I also noticed Tom Hanks in the credits as an associate producer.

I liked how vivid the colours were - the film features some lovely landscape shots of the Greek surroundings. There is, of course (it goes without saying) plenty in the way of enjoyable choreography. I admit I found myself humming along to most of the songs, although I suppose some of the songs weren't as familiar to me but I guess thats inevitable, given the main, popular ABBA songs will surely have already featured in the original film (some are in this film as well but not all). Its a bit more understated at times than the original, I suppose. As follow ups/sequels go, its certainly not bad. I wouldn't go so far as to say this is better than the original but if you enjoyed it then you'd likely enjoy this as well and so I'd recommend it regardless.… Expand
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rwncopNov 6, 2020
Was going to sleep but saw Lily James is in this and decided sleep had to wait.

This prequel/sequel is a great continuation from the first film. If you loved the first film you'll love this as well. I do think the editing and cinematographyWas going to sleep but saw Lily James is in this and decided sleep had to wait.

This prequel/sequel is a great continuation from the first film. If you loved the first film you'll love this as well. I do think the editing and cinematography was slightly better in the first film, but this doesn't make the second a worse experience. In fact, they were able to capture what Mamma Mia! was and developed areas further to create a film on par. Early in the film there was some excellent transitions that fit well with the music portions, more of this please!

I'm happy that all the cast was back as well, with some great additions added on top. At first the story decision for Meryl Streep I thought was odd, but as the story progressed it made sense, I just wished what happened was further explained. Lily James played a young Donna really well, with some of her scenes being my favourite.

I honestly love these two films a lot.… Expand
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FernivsJan 22, 2020
Realmente esperaba otra cosa para esta película ,espere tantos años y no creo que fuera necesario matar a Donna
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Dostoyevsky3Jul 6, 2020
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again sufficiently provides the musically momentous magnificence that foresaw the freshness from the first film while including some more superstar appearances of Cher and Andy Garcia.
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LucasvitorAug 11, 2020
O Filme é até bom, Mais oque salvou foi essa entrada deslumbrante de Cher, Ameiii
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Colleenm3Sep 12, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cult followers of the original Mamma Mia were not disappointed as the sequel, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, was released ten years past the original release data. Living up to the original lively motion picture was nothing short of a challenge. With the long-awaited anticipation built up, there were many fans looking forward to a strong second act. In this movie, it follows the mother Donna, originally played by Meryl Streep in the first Mamma Mia, and her life previous to her daughter Sophie(Amanda Seyfried). In the second film, young Donna is played by Lily James. It is also intertwined with her daughter’s later life and how she honors her late mother’s life’s passions of opening a resort. Casting for the second movie was done well. Hiring and incorporating the same actors helps to keep the name and originality of the first movie along with making it seem more credible, not like a ripped off remake. The story was well created, clever, and helps paint a picture of what fans originally had to imagine.
Long awaited sequels to movies that were big hits on the screens years ago can be a difficult task to complete while carrying out the same enthusiasm. The use of vibrant colors throughout the film added to the life of the story. The cast and costumes were fun and eye catching, and the music from the well-known ABBA was performed in once again memorable way. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again was an excellent twist that added to the original movie.
These movies leave the audience satisfied and touched by the emotions portrayed by the cast. Adding some surprises, like the death of Donna in Mamma Mia 2, made the, what could’ve been predictable movie, shocking to audiences at first view. Not all took this unexpected occurrence enthusiastically and did add some unnecessarily extra detail to the plot. Some may have also thought there were parts to this movie dragged out a bit too far. Overall, this movie fulfilled the consumers want for a second and it continues to provide the lively musical productions in a sufficient way. Would recommend watching at least once, especially if a fan of the first film.… Expand
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ALAMLEDPJan 21, 2023
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is the sequel to the 2008 film Mamma Mia. Set ten years after the first film, the movie follows Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she prepares to open her new hotel, the Bella Donna, while also dealing with the loss ofMamma Mia! Here We Go Again is the sequel to the 2008 film Mamma Mia. Set ten years after the first film, the movie follows Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she prepares to open her new hotel, the Bella Donna, while also dealing with the loss of her mother, Meryl Streep's character. The film is filled with ABBA hits, both repeats from the first film and new songs, and features choreography and arrangements that are well done. The movie also includes flashbacks to 1979, when Sophie's mother, played by Lily James, graduated from college. The young cast, including James, Hugh Skinner, Jeremy Irvine and Josh Dylan, is strong and helps to make the plot more satisfying and emotional. The script, which is helped by Richard Curtis, is filled with cute aphorisms and continuous bursts into song, and the film is best enjoyed by switching off the brain and embracing the joy and uplifting moments. While it may not be a critically acclaimed film, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a fun, lighthearted film that will have audiences dancing and singing along.
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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again es la secuela de la película de 2008 Mamma Mia. Ambientada diez años después de la primera película, la película sigue a Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) mientras se prepara para abrir su nuevo hotel, el Bella Donna, mientras lidia con la pérdida de su madre, el personaje de Meryl Streep. La película está llena de éxitos de ABBA, tanto repeticiones de la primera película como canciones nuevas, y presenta coreografías y arreglos que están bien hechos. La película también incluye escenas retrospectivas de 1979, cuando la madre de Sophie, interpretada por Lily James, se graduó de la universidad. El elenco joven, que incluye a James, Hugh Skinner, Jeremy Irvine y Josh Dylan, es fuerte y ayuda a que la trama sea más satisfactoria y emotiva. El guión, que cuenta con la ayuda de Richard Curtis, está lleno de lindos aforismos y continuos estallidos de canciones, y la película se disfruta mejor desconectando el cerebro y abrazando la alegría y los momentos edificantes. Si bien puede que no sea una película aclamada por la crítica, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again es una película divertida y alegre que hará que el público baile y cante.… Expand
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