This film was a large disappointment. The original was spunky and playful with the great Meryl Streep taking center stage. Here, she's passed away but the film goes back to her early life as she meets the three men who could potentially be Sophie's (Amanda Seyfried's) father and the year after her death as Sophie prepares to re-open the hotel in Donna's honor.
The film has a lot of characters and a lot of plot, which feels very jumbled despite some cleaver juxtaposition and catchy songs but the performances just feel wasted, which is a complete shame. Lily James does what she can but only Meryl Streep can play Donna. Jessica Keenan Wynn and Alexa Davies do better as young Tanya and Rosie. And the scene where Sophie throws up and then immediately realizes that she's pregnant is ludicrous. The only good scene is when Sophie's namesake tells off a young Sam (Jeremy Irvine, the only one who had actual chemistry with young Donna) for being an idiot. Which basically all three of them are.
Cher's appearance is ridiculous and Andy Garcia's character is unnecessary. But still, it could have been worse; at least the acting and songs were good. Grade: C+
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