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performances good but failed to impress
PostedJuly 21, 2008
sparks4689
from boston
I was surprised to be sitting in a near sold out performance of Mamma Mia while 4 screens of The Dark Knight were available. From the start, the film lacked any visual scope. Most of the time the images seemed almost claustrophobic. I have to wonder why the film was shot on location in Greece, when the director failed to make use of the beautiful surrondings. What was used, could have been shot on location and the rest of the movie shot on a Hollywood backlot. Mamma Mia seems to have fallen prey to the same problem Hairspray had. Casting names for their box office appeal rather than a more appropriate actor. Meryl Streep has to be applauded for turning in what is undeniably the best performance of the film. Her frazzled energy kept the movie trudging along amidst other less energetic performances. The remaining female cast turned in more than adequate performances, but their male counterparts were decidedly lacking. What stroke of genius it was to cast 3 men who can't sing in a musical? All in all, Mamma Mia is a good afternoon or evening. It's campy, frenetic and the disco-esque performances comlpete with lighted dance floor turned in by Meryl and her co-horts will make it worth while.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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