Mamma Mia!

It's not very often that I tell people what to do (hahahahaha! Okay, it is pretty often; usually it's my kids though), but I have a direct order for you. Ready?

Grab a girlfriend or girlfriends and go see Mamma Mia at your earliest possible convenience. Or sooner. Right now call a friend, arrange childcare, do what you need to do then come back and read the rest of what I have to say.

Take yourself back . . . way back. You know you danced in your bedroom to the song Dancing Queen. You know that at one time you actually were "Young and sweet, only seventeen." My "only seventeen" came with a fake i.d. so I did plenty of dancing, jiving, and having the time of my life. It's possible that I may have engaged in some of this . .  .

"You’re a teaser, you turn ’em on
Leave them burning and then you’re gone"

Alas, those days are long gone. But wait, there's still hope. Hope in the form of Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, and Julie Walters. Three fabulous women with an average age of about 57. Seventeen has nothing on these babes.

Proof positive that you can still have the time of your life, even after menopause.

Do you like your movies with some man candy? I know you do. Let's just say that secret boyfriends abound. Colin Firth anyone? How about a little Pierce Brosnan?

Do you ever dream of escaping to a breathtaking Greek Island? Mamma Mia's got you covered. Word to the wise--you might want to spend some time on the Stairmaster before you hop on a plane!

 

Just a word of warning. You might want to cushion your reentry into the real world from the joy that is Mamma Mia. I accomplished this by sitting on my friend's brand new deck for several hours while eating great food and drinking good Champagne while talking and laughing with my pals. I highly recommend it.

Comments

[Jen on the Edge]

I would watch this movie even if it were getting terrible reviews -- just so that I can spend two hours gazing at Colin Firth, whom I am sure will be my second husband.

[Cheri @ Blog This Mom!]

JENN IS TOTALLY RIGHT PEOPLE. GO RIGHT NOW!!! IT IS THE BEST MOVIE FOR CURING WHAT AILS YA, OR AT LEAST TAKING YOU AWAY FROM IT FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS.

I KNOW I'M "SHOUTING" BUT THIS MOVIE MAKES YOU WANT TO SHOUT . . . NO SING, AND DANCE, LIKE A QUEEN, ONLY SEVENTEEN, OH YEAH!

[Suzy]

Just don't sing the commercial and no one gets hurt.

[Susan]

Oh I'm so glad to see that you, a real person, love this. We were going to see it on Friday, but ended up not being able to, then the stinky reviews...

Now I can't wait to see it again!

[Hen]

We're going on Friday....I have taken note of the champagne advice..I'll do exactly as I'm told!

[manager mom]

I get to see approximately one movie per year in theaters... this week might be the week, and we are having a cage match to decide this versus Batman.

[kcinnova]

I love it when someone tells me to watch a movie AND drink champagne.
I'm in.

[Hilary]

If the movie is even fractionally as good as the live performance I saw 5 years ago, I'm sure I'd enjoy it. Thanks for the fine review.

[Denise]

We were all JUST talking about this!!! Now we have to get going!

[Fannie]

I can't wait to see it. Family obligations are causing me to put it off, but not for long.

[Shelia]

I'm there. I'll have me some Colin Firth! Yeah, give me some of that!

[Janet]

I really don't like ABBA's music but this movie seems so upbeat...I'd like some upbeat for awhile :)

[AlphaDogMA]

I'm so excited about this movie. I lurve Pierce Brosnan. And Greece. And ABBA. Alas a trip to the movie theatre means a four hour drive for me, so I'll be waiting for the dvd release. Woe is me.

[AlphaDogMA]

I'm so excited about this movie. I lurve Pierce Brosnan. And Greece. And ABBA. Alas a trip to the movie theatre means a four hour drive for me, so I'll be waiting for the dvd release. Woe is me.

[Smalltown Mom]

I saw it yesterday. Loved it!

[Tina]

God, that sounds like a great day! Will plan to see it this weekend. Must buy champagne first, though...

[Ann]

Meryl? Pierce? Greek Island? Man candy? DONE.

[MereCat]

Wheeeeeeeee!!!! I am so glad you loved it! Then I know it's going to be good. I saw the play twice, and I am DYING to see the movie.

[Lisa]

I heard this. I think I will take your advice, but I may just have to go solo. I want all the candy for myself ;)

[melissa]

Okay, this is the 4th review I've read of this movie...I'm feeling SO out of the loop. Must call babysitter now!

[gary]

Meryl Streep!

[Heather]

I can't wait to see this movie.

[Minnesota Matron]

First, Mrs. G. and now you. Okay, okay, the Matron is convinced. She remember Meryl Streep's stunning singing skills in Postcards from the Edge, a movie the Matron ADORES because she can, alas, relate. To everything but the singing/acting/famous part.

[Madge]

I just made plans with a friend to see the movie Thursday. Can't wait!

[Heidi]

Well, I like ABBA, but I will have to wait for it to come out in DVD. Not too many adult movie trips for this mama yet!

[Tricia]

I loved the play so I can only imagine the movie version is also wonderful fun. I may have to really see this sooner rather than later.

[San Diego Momma]

I'm so wanting to see it! I breathed the ABBA Gold soundtrack as a kid. Do they sing "Fernando?" Cuz then I'm going to have a female pleasurable moment.

[Tammi]

Getting some gurls together asap!!!

[Tootsie Farklepants]

I will watch anything with Meryl Streep in it.

[Lisa]

I have always loved ABBA :) I want to see the movie so bad--have to get some friends together :)

[Jason]

I am so there.

[Jlo]

I saw it too and loved it. It is a hoot! My poor husband went with us and was a good sport about it even though a musical makes him want to poke his ears out with a very sharp object!!