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My, My, How Can I Resist You?

Maybe low expectations really are the key to happiness.  Whatever happened, I don’t want to look too closely.  I went to see Mamma Mia! last night and had a blast.

Yes, it’s ridiculous.  Totally implausible casting.  Plot slightly more gripping than a Michael Jackson video.  I don’t really like ABBA.  Not a fan of musicals. 

No matter.  

I laughed.  A lot.  I almost joined in the applause as the credits rolled.  I wish I’d enjoyed the Sex & The City movie half this much.

Not that you’ll like it.  Maybe you’re a sophisticated movie goer (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Maybe you, too, should keep your expectations low.

But I agree with this movie critic at Slate who writes:  “What's great about Mamma Mia! is its complete disconnect from cool.”

And I think A.O. Scott puts it well in his review for the New York Times: “worrying about dignity is for newbies and amateurs.”

And since we’re not worrying about dignity here, let me add:  you get free popcorn when you sign up for the Regal Crown Card at the theater atop Richland Mall.