The goal of this movie is not to be good, but to be a FUN TIME. It's just supposed to make you happy with the rediculous musical numbers, saccharine songs, bright colors, and wedding plot. There aren't a whole lot of movies that exist just to make you happy that are marketed towards adults, so let's just enjoy!
@@taylorbarnhart9882 You have all the rights to like this musical but saying "it's my favorite musical" isn't a valid point (honestly it isn't even an argument). Objectively speaking it still isn't a good musical.
It's not meant to be technically good, it's about being fun! I'm a cinema snob most of the time, just liking the artsy films, but this is just dumb and fun and the best time ever. I love it.
I totally agree with you but the thing is that everyone in a small town or village in Greece, literally EVERYONE cares about a wedding . I mean everyone helps to organize the wedding at some point and in the Greek culture ,a wedding is very important not only about what it stands for but about the whole ceremony and the celebration after it ( γλέντι ). Greek people make a huge deal about it and I know that cause I am from Greece and I've been around during multiple weddings, so yeah, they do care and they do want to help . I think that this is one of the only accurate things about the Greek culture that are portrait in this film.
Seriously! My family have so many ties to Greece and my parents were married in a small village in Kos. All the people were so enthusiastic and happy she wanted to be married there and everyone came together to celebrate and organise it. I wasn’t there obviously lol but it sounds so lovely.
Mama Mia is a hot mess of a musical movie and I absolutely love it! I've watched it seven times this year alone and only once not sober, I watch it with friends, alone or with my mom and I always have a good time. My seventeenth birthday was terrible because there was a death in the family a few days before but while watching this movie I did feel like a dancing queen ™ young and sweet only seventeen, even if just for a bit. I am so thankful that I live in a univers where this movie exists and I am absolutely going to watch the second part with my mom in the cinema , hopefully in English (not always available in Germany) and perhaps I'll even dig out the yellow platform shoes and the red bellbottom pants!
How can you not enjoy this movie? I mean granted if you go into it expecting a Citizen Kane you gonna be disappointed..lmao But it is SO much fun. And heartwarming. Plus ABBA songs which are catchy as hell
I love that part where meryl streep is like ‘it’s a horrible trick of fate’ and all the islanders behind her just start laughing for no reason and when she turns around they immediately stop
The reason they were laughing is because they're supposed to be that "fate" like when she sings Mama Mia and she wants to open that door but then one of them open it and she looks around confused, it's because she can't actually see them there and then the all blow at her and a guest of wind makes her fall through the little door (you probably already knew this idk but I thought I'd just explain it anyway cuz I didn't realize it as a kid lol)
no joke, watching Mamma Mia 2 in the cinema was actually one of the best experiences of my life. Everyone clapping at the end, the lights coming up but not a single person moving because Meryl Streep was singing Super Trouper, hundreds of middle age ladies absolutely cackling throughout it. 10/10 recommend
The reason the town cares so much is because they're meant to represent a Greek chorus, following the main characters around and reacting to everything.
I remember feeling ashamed that I loved Mamma Mia in my early teens, when the cool internet culture was cynical and "grown-up," and I gotta say I'm so glad we're past that so we can truly enjoy Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again the way God intended.
i got to experience the "millions of millions of old women" thing when i went to see Book Club opening night and the theatre was completely full of people over 60 except me
I've been in love with this movie since age 13- even now at 19 I ponied up the money to go see the Broadway version, and on the bus ride there me and a bunch of older women watched the movie AGAIN. It was incredible 10/10 would do again
God I love Mama Mia, I watched it as a kid and when I found out there was gonna be a second one I rewatched it...and I was probably laughing throughout the whole thing, especially the lay all your love on me sequence. Just the guys literally coming out of nowhere and dragging him away it’s just great. I love it and can’t WAIT for the sequel
I watched last Sunday with my mom and she loved it. And she is pretty excited about the sequel. And I think it's the first time in years that my mom is interested to going to the Movies.
The Alamo Drafthouse near me showed this movie as part of a Mother’s Day special and they had a special Mother’s Day brunch menu to go with it.I’ve seen a it a couple of times before but it was still really fun to see it today on Mother’s Day.
I like how you used Dancing Queen as an example of them starting to sing out of nowhere when the Chiquitita scene exists and it’s way more out of place and ends so abruptly. Lmao! Loved this review! Hope you had fun watching Mamma Mia 2!
Karsten, the quality of your videos have increased exponentially over the time I’ve been subscribed and I feel like a proud mum. 10/10 keep up the good work
I agree that mamma Mia does not work as a movie, but all that shit works amazing on stage and you should see it. Considering that it was made for stage performers, I think mamma Mia is amazing and was just adapted poorly
I think the reason so many people enjoy Mamma Mia isnt for its plot or characters, its mostly because of its music and female relationships. It is so female centric and it focuses so much on female pleasure and needs, this is also mirrored in its camera work and how it portrays the female gaze. For example I have never seen a film with a scene set in a beach/pool where the main female protagonist isnt wearing a bikini, yet Sophie wears a somewhat modest one piece bathing suit and there are no intruding shots forwarded towards her body. The idea of female friendship here plays a big role, we dont often see middle aged women dance and sing and be this confident in their bodies and still have dreams to the future in movies, and I love Sky and Sophie's relationship because it ISNT about them, he is not the only man in her life and she doesnt want him to be because she is larger than a relationship she wants to know who her father is not because of a dissatisfied life or a nosy tendency but because she wants to learn more about herself and her mother's past.
I grew up watching Mamma Mia! and going to see it live. So this film really connected with me and when I saw it with my ENTIRE family I didn’t even wanna think objectively about the movie! This movie and the musical in general has such a close place in my heart.
HEY I really like your videos and this is my favourite, I just watched mamma mia 2 a week ago and you gotta review that shit. this was an amazing analysis and you're 100% right. love it, killin it, i grew up on abba, great singing
On one hand, I like this in a “so bad it’s good” way, and I had a ball watching it. On the other hand, ROB WALKER WILL LOSE HIS MIND IF HE SEES THIS VIDEO.
Funny because absolutely EVERYONE in Britain knows this movie. Statistically 1 in 3 British households have it on DVD, one of the most successful movies here ever. But in America it was just meh
As a person who played Pepper in my school’s rendition of Mamma Mia I can confirm that the ‘Does your mother know’ scene is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY!! IT’S PEPPER’S MOMENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT!!
Its a funny heartwarming film about love, family and youth. Plus the best songs by the greatest band only compatible with Queen. Of course its a great movie!
I'm glad mamma Mia is having a renaissance in being appreciated now because I've always loved it and never understood why people disliked it or said it was bad Like the plot is alright But the music, choreography and general vibe of it is so fun and happy. And the sequel was just as fun too!
My mom and my sister made me watch this and I felt exactly the same as you did. Looking forward to seeing the second one haven't gotten a chance to see it yet.
this is what i like to say about mamma mia...it is cheesy. it never promises to be anything more than cheese, so if you go in expecting anything other than cheese you will be upset and disappointed...BUT if you just sit back and relax and let it be cheese, it becomes some fine fine cheese that pairs well with an expensive glass of wine. let it be cheese. thank you for coming to my TED talk.
The goal of this movie is not to be good, but to be a FUN TIME. It's just supposed to make you happy with the rediculous musical numbers, saccharine songs, bright colors, and wedding plot. There aren't a whole lot of movies that exist just to make you happy that are marketed towards adults, so let's just enjoy!
Yeah but that doesn't make it a good musical
Eric Jerman it’s my favorite musical so yes it does
@@taylorbarnhart9882 You have all the rights to like this musical but saying "it's my favorite musical" isn't a valid point (honestly it isn't even an argument). Objectively speaking it still isn't a good musical.
Eric Jerman ur a fuckin square.
You're right, Katie. The goal of this movie is not to be a masterpiece, it's actually to be a cheesy,very fun,musical
i wanna move to Greece, open a hotel and only sing abba for years to come
Adriana Wertheimer count me in
Absolute goals
Lol I live in greece and my mother has a hotel
I’ll join you
Η Μαγεια Του Κινηματογραφου Do you happen to know who your dad is?
"mamma mia is actually good" we been knew
"mamma mia is actually good" we been know
it's not about plot it's about feeling good and family and it delivers on that!!!
That doesn't make a movie good
It's not meant to be technically good, it's about being fun! I'm a cinema snob most of the time, just liking the artsy films, but this is just dumb and fun and the best time ever. I love it.
Good movie does not equal feel good movie
I totally agree with you but the thing is that everyone in a small town or village in Greece, literally EVERYONE cares about a wedding . I mean everyone helps to organize the wedding at some point and in the Greek culture ,a wedding is very important not only about what it stands for but about the whole ceremony and the celebration after it ( γλέντι ). Greek people make a huge deal about it and I know that cause I am from Greece and I've been around during multiple weddings, so yeah, they do care and they do want to help . I think that this is one of the only accurate things about the Greek culture that are portrait in this film.
Seriously! My family have so many ties to Greece and my parents were married in a small village in Kos. All the people were so enthusiastic and happy she wanted to be married there and everyone came together to celebrate and organise it. I wasn’t there obviously lol but it sounds so lovely.
YES! SOMEONE SAID IT!
I do hope that every village has ‘that person’ who gets no invitations.
Mama Mia is a hot mess of a musical movie and I absolutely love it! I've watched it seven times this year alone and only once not sober, I watch it with friends, alone or with my mom and I always have a good time. My seventeenth birthday was terrible because there was a death in the family a few days before but while watching this movie I did feel like a dancing queen ™ young and sweet only seventeen, even if just for a bit. I am so thankful that I live in a univers where this movie exists and I am absolutely going to watch the second part with my mom in the cinema , hopefully in English (not always available in Germany) and perhaps I'll even dig out the yellow platform shoes and the red bellbottom pants!
Merely Mayhem
The first time I watched it I was high and so confused and yet so amazed lmao
Andy Johnson True, watching it high is rly a hell of an experience :D
Merely Mayhem I want to feel bad for you because of what you said BUT you somehow think this movie is good
I watched it alone on my 25th birthday a week after my dad died. Less fun but still better than plenty of other films.
How can you not enjoy this movie? I mean granted if you go into it expecting a Citizen Kane you gonna be disappointed..lmao
But it is SO much fun. And heartwarming. Plus ABBA songs which are catchy as hell
M.L. Soll I was expecting a fun and cheesy musical, instead I got a boring, unfunny and badly acted mess, the songs didn’t even fit in the movie.
well that's your own personal problem
Why are you so insecure about your opinions?
Controversial opinion: I think citizen Kane is kind of crap.
Sure Mamma Mia isn't perfect, but it's a feel good flick that never fails to make me happy
Colin Firth automatically increases a movies quality by one point
fact!!
I love that part where meryl streep is like ‘it’s a horrible trick of fate’ and all the islanders behind her just start laughing for no reason and when she turns around they immediately stop
A true Greek chorus!
The reason they were laughing is because they're supposed to be that "fate" like when she sings Mama Mia and she wants to open that door but then one of them open it and she looks around confused, it's because she can't actually see them there and then the all blow at her and a guest of wind makes her fall through the little door (you probably already knew this idk but I thought I'd just explain it anyway cuz I didn't realize it as a kid lol)
It's very greek.
@@christinaovsepian1043 I've seen that movie so many times and I honestly NEVER made that connection!!! ... I need to watch it again now.
They show up at the end dressed up as Greek gods too.
no joke, watching Mamma Mia 2 in the cinema was actually one of the best experiences of my life. Everyone clapping at the end, the lights coming up but not a single person moving because Meryl Streep was singing Super Trouper, hundreds of middle age ladies absolutely cackling throughout it. 10/10 recommend
Mama Mia is honestly the most surreal experience and I wouldn't change it for the world
If you didn't enjoy Mamma Mia you're a coward
meeziie
Yeah! It's fine if you didn't like it, but if you didn't enjoy it then somethings wrong with you
AGREED THANK U
Natural Selections coming for people like that
White Chocolate no people can dislike that and still be fine😊
amy clarke no they really can’t
The intro was dramatic af
Waynimations that's what made more funny
Karsten grew up singing mamma mia
hello there I did too
as he should
A N E X P E R I E N C E
pottylottie *A N E X P E R I E N C E*
I sound just like karsten when I sing ABBA songs. It's all about the groove baby
Vicente Ortega Rubilar I literally read "it's all about the groove baby" at the exact time he said it and I'm scared
The reason the town cares so much is because they're meant to represent a Greek chorus, following the main characters around and reacting to everything.
I remember feeling ashamed that I loved Mamma Mia in my early teens, when the cool internet culture was cynical and "grown-up," and I gotta say I'm so glad we're past that so we can truly enjoy Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again the way God intended.
I've watched Mamma Mia too many times for the average teen, but I'd say this movie is somewhat part of my guilty pleasures.
are u even old enough to drink wine Karsten
Logan Rhoades one of the middle aged women will give him a glass
Hey, it’s not a Mamma Mia party without wine with your mom and aunts.
Mamma Mia! (2008) dir. Phyllida Lloyd is the greatest film of all time. Truly a once in a lifetime cinematic masterpiece.
OK I'm scared too watch this video because I love Mamma Mia and if someone convince me that it is a bad movie I'm gonna fucking cry
Okay but winner takes it all was incredibleeeee
god I love this movie so much
i got to experience the "millions of millions of old women" thing when i went to see Book Club opening night and the theatre was completely full of people over 60 except me
Love you Kardrive's Runquick
Aidan Hollywood
How dare you mispronounce Kardblock Ranquack’s name
lmao he’s the new Benadryl Slumberpatch
I've been in love with this movie since age 13- even now at 19 I ponied up the money to go see the Broadway version, and on the bus ride there me and a bunch of older women watched the movie AGAIN. It was incredible 10/10 would do again
u hit the nail on the head!!!!!!!!! watching karsten slowly giving into liking mamma mia was my favorite part
Can we get an Album release of these ABBA covers by Karsten?
"I'm convinced you're a republican" - what a line Karsten
Mamma Mia! is just adult High School Musical.
God I love Mama Mia, I watched it as a kid and when I found out there was gonna be a second one I rewatched it...and I was probably laughing throughout the whole thing, especially the lay all your love on me sequence. Just the guys literally coming out of nowhere and dragging him away it’s just great. I love it and can’t WAIT for the sequel
Mama mia! It's a decent movie!
You use that name and profile pic just to get likes
But you'll get *dislike* from me :)
Evan wow you’re a savage 🙃
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not only are you everywhere you are also incorrect
Justin Y. Didn’t expect to see you here. How many channels do you comment on?
Best god damn movie review I’ve ever seen
I watched last Sunday with my mom and she loved it. And she is pretty excited about the sequel. And I think it's the first time in years that my mom is interested to going to the Movies.
The Alamo Drafthouse near me showed this movie as part of a Mother’s Day special and they had a special Mother’s Day brunch menu to go with it.I’ve seen a it a couple of times before but it was still really fun to see it today on Mother’s Day.
I like how you used Dancing Queen as an example of them starting to sing out of nowhere when the Chiquitita scene exists and it’s way more out of place and ends so abruptly. Lmao! Loved this review! Hope you had fun watching Mamma Mia 2!
Can we consider the intro your directorial debut?
get yourself a man who also loves mamma mia !!!
thank god this video is back online! it's like my go to feel better yt video to watch and I thought we'd lost it forever
"Whenever something remotely exiting happens, all these characters look like they're gonna explode." 😂
10/10 review. This is the best musical. Fight me.
i grew up on this film so i guess i never saw how strange some of the scenes were lmao
Karsten, the quality of your videos have increased exponentially over the time I’ve been subscribed and I feel like a proud mum. 10/10 keep up the good work
"mamma mia is actually good." darling it always have been
Mama mia is acted and edited as CAMP. its a camp movie. Abba is camp. I love it.
I agree that mamma Mia does not work as a movie, but all that shit works amazing on stage and you should see it. Considering that it was made for stage performers, I think mamma Mia is amazing and was just adapted poorly
Kyra Lemmelin Completely agree !
I had a real blast seeing it on the west end
Vlog yourself watching mamma mia 2 wit wine and wit those sweet sweet middle-aged mammaheads
This has got to be one of the funniest things I have seen in a long while; it’s absolutely amazing
You da real G, Karsten! Only you and I can comprehend this cinematic masterpiece. Not as good as Robots doe
5:28 "Having the time of her life" I see what you did there... I think ;)
This is movie is so nostalgic to me and it’ll always have a special place in my heart!
I think the reason so many people enjoy Mamma Mia isnt for its plot or characters, its mostly because of its music and female relationships. It is so female centric and it focuses so much on female pleasure and needs, this is also mirrored in its camera work and how it portrays the female gaze. For example I have never seen a film with a scene set in a beach/pool where the main female protagonist isnt wearing a bikini, yet Sophie wears a somewhat modest one piece bathing suit and there are no intruding shots forwarded towards her body. The idea of female friendship here plays a big role, we dont often see middle aged women dance and sing and be this confident in their bodies and still have dreams to the future in movies, and I love Sky and Sophie's relationship because it ISNT about them, he is not the only man in her life and she doesnt want him to be because she is larger than a relationship she wants to know who her father is not because of a dissatisfied life or a nosy tendency but because she wants to learn more about herself and her mother's past.
Oh my god this movie brings back so many great childhood memories! Your points were well made, thank you for this karsten
literally my favourite video out there
this my favorite karsten video to date.
21 and I love Mamma Mia since 2008. And... my friends (almost the same age) do too! And my dad! It's not only for middle aged women :)
This is so goofy! Actually made me laugh! Your reviews are so entertaining! :)
I grew up watching Mamma Mia! and going to see it live. So this film really connected with me and when I saw it with my ENTIRE family I didn’t even wanna think objectively about the movie! This movie and the musical in general has such a close place in my heart.
This video is hilarious and I’m glad I’m not alone in my conflicting feelings about mamma mia. thank you, karsten my dude
I haven’t seen this movie since I was like 7. I’m 17 and I still randomly get the soundtrack in my head...
HEY I really like your videos and this is my favourite, I just watched mamma mia 2 a week ago and you gotta review that shit. this was an amazing analysis and you're 100% right. love it, killin it, i grew up on abba, great singing
I watch this video so many times cuz karsten got me in my feels here
Yess!! Mamma Mia 2 is gonna be twice as banging now that Queen Meryl got singing skillzz
Whenever I feel sad, I'll just pull up this review, and I'll be happy again
On one hand, I like this in a “so bad it’s good” way, and I had a ball watching it.
On the other hand, ROB WALKER WILL LOSE HIS MIND IF HE SEES THIS VIDEO.
Just got an ad for the sequel of Mama mia.
lol same wtf
I have watched this video 4 times. This is the most accurate review I have ever seen... of anything.
Funny because absolutely EVERYONE in Britain knows this movie. Statistically 1 in 3 British households have it on DVD, one of the most successful movies here ever. But in America it was just meh
Holy shit I came into this expecting you to hate it like everyone else but FINALLY someone gets why this movie is so fun.
This video was so true. I have never heard truer words in my entire life. Every single second of this video was just so accurate
As a person who played Pepper in my school’s rendition of Mamma Mia I can confirm that the ‘Does your mother know’ scene is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY!! IT’S PEPPER’S MOMENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT!!
I like how little shits this movie has to give about anyone’s opinion. It’s terrible and I love it.
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M E T O O
well I haven’t seen this movie but it looks fun and I like the music
Its a funny heartwarming film about love, family and youth. Plus the best songs by the greatest band only compatible with Queen. Of course its a great movie!
Subbed as soon as I heard your first ABBA cover. Absolutely brilliant xx
The ultimate "Let's Watch a Movie, Mom!" movie
the slow reveal that you actually love it is so relatable
Karsten this was one of your best videos in a while. Plz do more.
Yo this movie is a masterpiece!!! Pure gold!
This whole video is hysterical and so accurate
I'm glad mamma Mia is having a renaissance in being appreciated now because I've always loved it and never understood why people disliked it or said it was bad
Like the plot is alright But the music, choreography and general vibe of it is so fun and happy. And the sequel was just as fun too!
8:46 petition to change the name of their group from Donna and the Dynamos to “Meryl Streep and Her Ladies”
I'm a conservative, and republican, and I enjoyed this movie with my mom and sister
Justin Y.
Mamma Mia! It’s a decent movie
Me: ABBA it’s one of the greatest, most influential groups of all time
I'm with you Karsten! I'm gonna watch MM2! on opening night as well...
Honestly, Mamma Mia is a Mamma Masterpiece....
I'll see myself out.
I've been watching this movie so many times and I love mamma Mia here we go again
the percentages are so accurate tho. update continued watching this video and the whole analysis is too good
My mom and my sister made me watch this and I felt exactly the same as you did. Looking forward to seeing the second one haven't gotten a chance to see it yet.
two years late to make this confession but every time I rewatch Mamma Mia I come back to this video as well, it just adds up to my enjoyment
It's Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Who can go wrong with a good ol' Beatrice? Not Meryl Streep, I'll tell you that.
nightowl this. THIS. 👏
this was the most interesting and entertaining film review of yours ive watched. thanks for the upload
Hahahh this video was just great. Perfect combination of legit movie analyzing and comedy!
Honestly the scene with Amanda Seyfried is me everytime I have ever argued with my mom
I’m 17 and have loved Mama Mia since I was a child ❤️
this is what i like to say about mamma mia...it is cheesy. it never promises to be anything more than cheese, so if you go in expecting anything other than cheese you will be upset and disappointed...BUT if you just sit back and relax and let it be cheese, it becomes some fine fine cheese that pairs well with an expensive glass of wine. let it be cheese. thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Karsten on speed is so much fun
I would love it if you did a video on Twin Peaks: The Return
Probably one of the most accurate movie reviews out there