I feel like I'm definitely in the minority here, but I didn't find it even remotely uplifting- I came out the cinema feeling worse than when I went in. I really enjoyed the scenic shots of Edinburgh, I thought they were fantastic, but apart from that I didn't enjoy it too much. I was really expecting to like it (mostly because I love Mamma Mia and I think I expected it to be more like that ) but I didn't. I kept expecting it to get better, and hoping it would (better as in nicer, happier, etc.) but I was left feeling pretty unsatisfied with the way storylines developed- not because I necessarily thought it was unrealistic, but because I wanted it to be nicer.
To point out some positives though, I thought the cast was great, strong actors/actresses and all well acted, nicely ridiculous in the way that everybody randomly burst into song (that's my kind of film :P ), there was some pretty good singing too, and I can see why a lot of people do like it, but it wasn't quite my kind of film.
I feel like I'm definitely in the minority here, but I didn't find it even remotely uplifting- I came out the cinema feeling worse than when I went in. I really enjoyed the scenic shots of Edinburgh, I thought they were fantastic, but apart from that I didn't enjoy it too much. I was really expecting to like it (mostly because I love Mamma Mia and I think I expected it to be more like that ) but I didn't. I kept expecting it to get better, and hoping it would (better as in nicer, happier, etc.) but I was left feeling pretty unsatisfied with the way storylines developed- not because I necessarily thought it was unrealistic, but because I wanted it to be nicer.
But what more did you want? The parents got back together, as did the son and girlfriend. Even the daughter and boyfriend were still keeping in touch with a possibility of a future reunion.
Went to a free preview and found it pretty cringey. But i didn`t like Mamma Mia either.I just don`t like that kind of musical, so it`s probably not fair for me to comment. If you liked Mamma Mia you will probably like this as well.
(Plays up to English stereotypes about Scots a bit. Really, the worse thing imaginable is having to go to Englan??!!).
I saw it last week the day after seeing the Twins at the Hydro in Glasgow. Pretty much as expected as I had seen the original on the stage at Dundee rep. Captures Edinburgh really well scene in Hibees pub very authentic. They even managed to slip in a scene filmed in Glasgow ( they thought we wouldn't notice!
Yes I really enjoyed it - It took me a bit of time to get in it although I knew it was a musical I had taken my daughter with me and was worried she wouldn't like it but we both stuck with it and Im glad we did - we loved how the story developed and the music was fantastic. concluding with that epic piece at the end.
I feel like I'm definitely in the minority here, but I didn't find it even remotely uplifting- I came out the cinema feeling worse than when I went in. I really enjoyed the scenic shots of Edinburgh, I thought they were fantastic, but apart from that I didn't enjoy it too much. I was really expecting to like it (mostly because I love Mamma Mia and I think I expected it to be more like that ) but I didn't. I kept expecting it to get better, and hoping it would (better as in nicer, happier, etc.) but I was left feeling pretty unsatisfied with the way storylines developed- not because I necessarily thought it was unrealistic, but because I wanted it to be nicer.
To point out some positives though, I thought the cast was great, strong actors/actresses and all well acted, nicely ridiculous in the way that everybody randomly burst into song (that's my kind of film :P ), there was some pretty good singing too, and I can see why a lot of people do like it, but it wasn't quite my kind of film.
It made me feel so sad that I came out of the theatre and I was fine until the person I'd gone to see the film with asked what I thought and then I literally had to stop myself just bursting into tears!! I got actually choked up - could not speak to express how sad I was!
From the trailer, I think I expected it to be kind of funny? I don't know. I Mama Mia is fun, but this was one of those type of films that always do this to me - they are labelled "uplifting" but they make me feel utterly depressed. I love a film that is sad and makes me sad, but who wants a film to make you feel depressed? I think I'll avoid going to see a film labelled "uplifting" ever again!
The worst thing was it was OK for what it was at first but say half way through I just knew how it was going to make me feel by the end, and I just had this impending wait sticking out the rest of it.
Incidentally, it made me feel so bad it put me off going to see Filth for weeks too (prior to this I'd chosen this over Filth as I'd glanced at a review that gave this four stars and Filth three) but I did see it in the end and thought that one was great.
Sigh. Anyway, I wanted to express that you are not alone!!!
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To point out some positives though, I thought the cast was great, strong actors/actresses and all well acted, nicely ridiculous in the way that everybody randomly burst into song (that's my kind of film :P ), there was some pretty good singing too, and I can see why a lot of people do like it, but it wasn't quite my kind of film.
But what more did you want? The parents got back together, as did the son and girlfriend. Even the daughter and boyfriend were still keeping in touch with a possibility of a future reunion.
(Plays up to English stereotypes about Scots a bit. Really, the worse thing imaginable is having to go to Englan??!!).
It made me feel so sad that I came out of the theatre and I was fine until the person I'd gone to see the film with asked what I thought and then I literally had to stop myself just bursting into tears!! I got actually choked up - could not speak to express how sad I was!
From the trailer, I think I expected it to be kind of funny? I don't know. I Mama Mia is fun, but this was one of those type of films that always do this to me - they are labelled "uplifting" but they make me feel utterly depressed. I love a film that is sad and makes me sad, but who wants a film to make you feel depressed? I think I'll avoid going to see a film labelled "uplifting" ever again!
The worst thing was it was OK for what it was at first but say half way through I just knew how it was going to make me feel by the end, and I just had this impending wait sticking out the rest of it.
Incidentally, it made me feel so bad it put me off going to see Filth for weeks too (prior to this I'd chosen this over Filth as I'd glanced at a review that gave this four stars and Filth three) but I did see it in the end and thought that one was great.
Sigh. Anyway, I wanted to express that you are not alone!!!