Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
2018 · Directed by Ol Parker
Original language: English
- comedy
- romance
The story
Five years after meeting her three fathers, Sophie Sheridan prepares to open her mother’s hotel. In 1979, young Donna Sheridan meets the men who each could be Sophie’s biological father.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated Greek-island daylight: sea so blue it looks painted, whitewashed villages stacked above terraces of olive trees, and sunsets that flare orange and pink across the water. The camera is restless and sunny, sweeping crane shots over harbours and dancing crowds, with quick cuts between two timelines, one in warm 1970s grain and one in glossy, clean digital. Sound is pure pop-musical joy: big ABBA arrangements, brass and handclaps, bouncing choreography on sand, quayside and rooftop. The vibe is sun-drenched, sentimental and giddy, a Sunday-afternoon feel-good watch or a bright comfort rewatch with friends. Pacing is brisk and playful, with the musical numbers carrying the emotion, and the register stays warm and light even when grief or old regrets surface. Its people are a grown daughter learning to hold her mother's past, and a younger woman discovering love and independence, with reconciliations arriving in big, affectionate sing-alongs. Intensity is very low: no real violence, no gore, only mild innuendo and a few tender kisses, so it suits anyone wanting something gentle and easy. It is made for lovers of big-hearted musicals, ABBA fans, and viewers who want a holiday in a film.
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