I just watched the new musical Mamma Mia. Has all those ABBAs songs... At one point I used to find them a little cheesy. But then they are terribly hummable and sorta cute. But I actually like the movie's OST than ABBAs. And I just loved the film! I was totally stunned by Meryl Streeps performance. Especially her rendition of Winner Takes It All. I mean it comes so easy to her and the song has some vocal somersaults really... She was totally amazing at it. Her Donna is around fortyish but still has that fun and innocent side to her which Streep brings out beautifully. Few people can age that gracefully.
But the real discovery for me was Pierce Brosnan. I never really liked his Bond and I hadn't see any of his other work. But he was amazing in the movie. Matching vocal chords with Streep must have been a task but he did it perfectly. (Mmmmm.. and imagine Pierce Brosnan with a stubble, in all earnest SOSing you.What more would you want?!)
Colin Firth was a delight too. He did a nice job with Our Last Summer. He has a clear voice. Also Christina Baranski doin that 'Does Your Mother Know' bit is perfectly outrageously funny!
Overall it was very fresh, very new, wonderful performances by everyone and totally fun!
