It's time to go back to the island of Kalokairi and find whatever storyline there is to continue the story of Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep), her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) and her "three dads" Sam (Pierce Brosnan), Harry (Colin Firth) and Bill (Stellan Skarsgard).
As shown in the trailer, most of us know that Donna has passed away and the sequel focuses more on flashbacks with Downton Abbey's Lily James as the young Miss Sheridan. The way Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again intertwines the flashback and the opening of Sophie's dream hotel honoring her late mom is pure genius. It's an ultimate summer escapist flick anchored by a great ensemble of well-liked actors and the addition of Cher as the grandmother of Sophie. The 70's icon number in the final act is the highlight of the film. The songs are rehashed but who cares when ABBA is well-loved worldwide plus an amazing cast singing and dancing to it. It is the film equivalent of going back to the karaoke bar with friends singing the songs and having a good time.
Just like when the first movie came out ten years ago when the US financial crisis is starting to hit the world, Here We Go Again provides great entertainment in a world of chaos.
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