I honestly didn't expect to like songs from MAMMA MIA but I'm actually on board now so let's go

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[@MathewMcKenna]

resisting the urge to write an abba pun in this comment

[@Ilovedogs4e]

Can you react to Sofia the first songs they are kinda banger

[@Wolflover7732]

@@Ilovedogs4eomg fr 😂

[@moonbow7590]

O.O if you do react to more Sofia the First songs, can you add “Come To Your Senses With Me,” “Gotta Have Fun,” “Bring My Best Friend Back,” and “That’s Not Who I Am” to it?

[@Lps_lemondrop]

Can you PLZ react to Melanie Martinez's new album Portals? I know you will love it

[@anebethue5989]

i need more asp really from the 2 movie

[@jiminieee7682]

“why are they behaving like children” men will never understand girlhood and the special place this movie has in so many hearts of women

[@banananannananaa]

Fr Like being a woman is hard but I would never give it away

[@TriStain69]

I mean he wasn't against it, he says later in the reaction that he loved the unashamedly joyful and 'childishness' of the song

[@begaydocrime5719]

to be fair I think that when you have context for the movie it's easier to follow it -

[@stuartmccamley3884]

Ikr❤

[@user-xr5kp6qz8g]

I'm a guy but this is one of my favourite movies to watch. I grew up listening to ABBA and I LOVE their songs. Even if the plot in this movie is a bit weird it's such a feel good movie

[@torinator420]

Mamma Mia? Here we go again…

[@jaiannael09]

MY MY HOW CAN I RESIST YOU

[@Wolflover7732]

Mamma mia? Does it show again...

[@forrestgumpthechump]

I was waiting for this comment

[@katiegoggin2166]

MY MY JUST HOW MUCH L’VE MISSED YA

[@NicoleFlores-hq5nh]

​@@katiegoggin2166YEESS, I'VE BEEN BROKEN HEARTED

[@KMK11001]

If you listen to honey honey you’ll get a lot more context for the plot of the show

[@TheWiseGrif]

MATTHEWWWWWWWWWWW, YOU NEED TO DO A PART 2 IMMEDIATELY SO YOU CAN HEAR MERYL STREEP BELTING HER HEART OUT ON "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL"

[@Cheshirekat411]

Yes yes yes so much support for this. As soon as he said he needs her belting I needed him to react to this song

[@lumanianilin1198]

THAT is my favorite song from the movie, her interpretation and the lyric change of the "I don't wanna talk, 'cause it makes me feel sad" always gets me

[@Dweiathecat]

Yes! I was waiting for it!

[@autumnwinter1462]

YES I LOVE HER IN THAT SONG

[@sannemuijrers5413]

YES!!!! She sounds amazing in that song. We need a part 2!

[@silversamurai0267]

To help make the first song less creepy: That's HER building. Her daughter let them in, and she was not expecting to find them there. They're old "friends" of hers (ex-lovers) and she was (is) deeply in love with one of them.

[@amandahibbs3690]

One or “all”

[@silversamurai0267]

@@amandahibbs3690 One. Definitely just the one. The other two were rebounds and flings after the first one broke her heart. She got over the other two, but never the first. The Winner Takes it All scene makes this crystal clear.

[@kellyhajdari5505]

@@silversamurai0267 actually the got with the two men before she got with the one who broke her heart

[@em.val170]

Also to add to that, the weird outfits is how she is remembering them(they dressed and looked like that when they were younger)

[@Pascelyyy]

“Someone whose boyfriend just got carted off by a bunch of hunks in short shorts” might be my new favorite matthew quote lol

[@seeschwalbe]

"as they threateningly march off in flippers"😂

[@Serenity_Prayer]

I was eagerly anticipating his reaction to that specific scene and it did not disappoint! XD Love his confusion.

[@Serenity_Prayer]

Here's the time to replay- 11:56

[@imjayhime]

*whose

[@DarleneLesmana]

my fave thing about this movie is that skarsgard was so confused bc he doesn't sing or dance but then he realized that his role is basically "himbo #3" and leant into that lmao

[@sophielem59]

He had a song but it was cut. You can still find it on KZbin. Basically it kinda confirm that he is the father because he's singing with Sophie, and because they decided that the movie would be better if they let the mystery about the father!

[@seansilence2697]

My favorite thing about this movie is how obvious it is that the cast was having an amazing time

[@lumeole1296]

I saw that interview the other day it’s so true and funny 😂

[@Vici.Ritt_]

Really? What song is it I can't find it ​@@sophielem59

[@explodingmangos3416]

@@sophielem59in the musical it’s still included! I believe the musical still has Sophie and bill singing What’s The Name of the Game, but in the movie the deleted scene was of Sophie and Harry!

[@MewDenise]

I think it's genius how they created a context story for all these different songs. They aren't just one song after another in this, these lyrics contain plot now

[@tortoiseoflegends4466]

That's just a form of jukebox musical, there's dozens of shows and movies that do it. We Will Rock you for Queen, Bat Outta Hell for Meatloaf, Daddy Cool for Boney M, American Idiot for Green Day and so on. Like, there's so god damn many. Just look up the list on Wikipedia. If Mamma Mia impresses you so much, dive into the genre.

[@simplyepic3258]

I really wish there were more movies that followed the same concept as Mamma Mia did. Take a singular artist and make a unique story that incorporates a bunch of their best songs. Most jukebox musicals are either biographies or pull from a bunch of different artists. Mamma Mia seems to really stand out among the rest.

[@abbyclarke1717]

​@simplyepic3258 tbf there r plenty of musicals who do that. Or it may not be a singular artist but they focus on songs made by one producer like max Martin for &Juliet

[@sergioandrade8735]

The white haired man playing piano is Benny Andersson of ABBA.

[@kellyreed8433]

Bjorn from was seen in credit scene hes with the angels on the clouds

[@siljaravens]

@@kellyreed8433he’s also one of the teachers in the second one and Benny plays the piano again in that one

[@kellyreed8433]

@@siljaravens good spotting!

[@BGTitanAvatar]

I unapologetically love this movie. It’s such a fun time. Yes, a little ridiculous but the cast is clearly having a ball and, honestly, how can you not just smile when that’s the case. It’s a good movie to just grab some popcorn, and have jam session with the gang. Actually has a couple of great sentimental moments too. So overhated. Recommend the song Slipping Through My Fingers from this movie.

[@sketchycat6223]

Slipping through my fingers?? You want Matthew to cry lol

[@BGTitanAvatar]

@sketchycat6223 Yes.

[@DarleneLesmana]

girlie you gotta watch the movie for the unhinged plot

[@butterflyinthesky3568]

Okay, context for the chaos gremlin: Amanda's character is Meryl's daughter and she's getting married. She wants her father to walk her down the aisle and she finds her mother's old journal, showing that there would be three possible candidates. She invites all three in the belief that she would 'just know' when meeting them who her father is. As anyone can guess, hi-jinks ensue. And the people around Meryl during 'Mamma Mia' are her 'Greek chorus'. 😄😄 So she technically can't see them in that instance. (Side note, the 'guy with a piano in his boat' is Benny Andersson!!)

[@actuallysanna4780]

I NEVER KNEW IT WAS BENNY ON THE BOAT???

[@butterflyinthesky3568]

@@actuallysanna4780I know!!! I was curious if anybody from ABBA showed up after I watched it the first time, so I looked it up and was like ????? REALLY???? THAT'S HIM???

[@mrfantastic8451]

And one of the Greek gods we see at the end of "Waterloo" is Björn Ulvaeus 😁 (The one with a harp) ❤

[@estercardoso724]

Mathew Listening to the songs:❌ "Do they know this people": ✅

[@furygeist]

I need him to start greenscreening himself into musicals and be the only person not hit with musicalbrain and just be confused and concerned. I can just imagine him watching the mama mia scene where she's trying to peek at the potential dads and being on his phone "Yeah, 999,there is this weird lady peeking through ppl's windows and now shes dancing on the roof... Could you send the cops? Oh no! She just fell through the roof! Should prolly send an ambulence, too.😮‍💨"

[@JMHoyle]

Because the movie is set in Greece, there’s a gimmick throughout the film of having a Greek Chorus so that’s why there’s random groups of ppl interacting with the world and doing back up vocals

[@rubysmolen5155]

the first song- those 3 men are donna's exes who she hasn't seen or spoken to in 20 yrs and she is surprised to see them on the island. the second song is about reaffirming love and feeling- I think those men took him to his bachelor party because the next clip is Sophie at her bachelorette party. dancing queen- Donna's friends are trying to cheer her up.

[@pixiedust1977]

also she's surprised to see them in a building she owns too!

[@ziggyzoo9335]

Also the fact they’re in her house/hotel thing

[@TechnicallyLeine]

Oh he's in for a trip, I'm not usually a fan of jukebox musicals, but this is an amazing musical

[@Echo_warrior_]

In the first song “mamma Mia” the three guys she sees are the three guys that could possibly be her daughters dad (that’s main plot of the first movie)

[@Palitato]

Yeah he completely missed the entire point of the song by not having any context whatsoever and didn't understand it at all.

[@n.q1158]

Yeah I think what we learned from this is that we need to have a full movie reaction for the plot (also bc it was a crime not to include The Winner Takes It All lol) but seeing some of the reaction lacking context was both frustrating and hilarious xD Also I just love the fact they kept Benny and Björn to work on this and coach the actors though the songs, change some lyrics etc, it was the best thing they could have done to make it unique but still keep the iconic ABBA sound and quality. I'm obsessed with their little cameos in the movies too

[@linnywines8014]

The basic plot of the film is that Amanda plays Meryl’s daughter who is about to get married. In the lead up she finds her mom’s old diary and invites the three men from her mother’s past who could potentially be her father-that way she has her bases covered and, no matter which one her dad is, he’s at her wedding! The first song was the mother finding out that her three ex-boyfriends are in town, the second was the groom to be being whisked off for his bachelor party, the third was the big “let’s just have fun” song from the end of the film, and the third was the mom’s friends encouraging her to relax and have some fun-like she did when she was young

[@evelyntwilight9985]

Quite literally I am producing a production of Mamma Mia for our local high school!😂 Welcome to the world of many dads, no answers, and family that makes ya tear up!

[@johnitasmith6631]

I’m in a production of Mamma Mia at my high school yesterday was our opening day

[@elliemay1349]

I have one this upcoming weekend! This video couldn't have been released at a more perfect time.

[@vibrant_tyrant]

Stage Managing, and our opening night is in a week! I'm sick so let's hope I recover in the next couple days

[@fiorella4618]

INTO THE WOODS NEXT!!!

[@shaynabarnhard2274]

YES!!❤️❤️ And a part 2 for Aladdin songs(maybe he could throw in some of the Broadway version).

[@katiegoggin2166]

Yess

[@samarachromzack1858]

Absolutely!! Yes!!

[@sacreddamage7447]

But not the movie :)

[@boowind4432]

The broadway cast preferably lol

[@teiya28]

Just to let you know the guys from ABBA where the music producers for the musical and taught the actors how to sing the song.

[@liammcfarlane13]

You gotta do Slipping Through My Fingers, Does Your Mother Know, Voulez Vous and The Winner Takes It All in the next one (Also, this is genuinely such a great, feel-good cheesy movie that makes me want to run away to a Greek island every time I watch it 😂)

[@jennamarie3232]

Honey honey too

[@atinystay3630]

Fun facts: Benny from ABBA was the guy playing the piano on the boat in Dancing Queen. And in Waterloo, Björn from ABBA was one of the angels

[@spacenarwhal_]

I LOVE this movie so much. It's genuinely just a fun time. It's silly (and bit cringe perhaps), but it knows it and just goes full into it. So you can't help but just fall in love with all these characters. The songs are incredible, they did a fantastic job with covering them. I highly recommend just watching the actual movie in your free time, it's well worth it! Oh and fun fact: the guy playing the piano on the boat during Dancing Queen? That's actually Benny Andersson from ABBA!

[@LunarL3xa]

I was not expecting this video, but I ADORE this movie! Also, in Mamma Mia, she owns the building and is shocked that all her exes are in HER building.

[@Giveuponyourdreamsanddie2]

I love the Mamma Mia versions of the songs they're incredible

[@sergioandrade8735]

There were actually 2 Mamma Mia movies, the second one, Mamma Mia Here I Go Again, should be checked out if only for Cher's version of Fernando, also recommended Christine Baranski singing "Does You're Mother Know".

[@jordancaldwellmusgrove344]

And anything Lilly James sings!

[@seeschwalbe]

Honestly this movie is just a vibe and it's so much fun to watch because you can feel that they had an absolute blast filming this

[@janellehaines9705]

Every time Matthew does a video of listening to music from movies I then want to see him watch the movie and talk about how much he got right vs wrong... it would be so interesting to see those "Oh that's what the context is!" moments lol! (Matthew please do this... also the sequel is also amazing so do that one too)

[@imjayhime]

It actually drives me crazy that he doesn’t end up watching the movies. I wish he would

[@sarahs8002]

His interpretations are just insane it’s actually funny 😂

[@albertecarlsen9337]

If you wanna hear Maryl Streep going all out on her vocals I’d recommend listening to the movie sounds track for “the prom” she’s great in there! Especially “the Lady’s improving” and “it’s not about me”

[@RubyMadigan]

The guy playing the piano on the boat is Benny Andersen from ABBA. Your reaction to these out of context is so amusing. In context the songs kind of make sense 😅 Dancing Queen comes not long after Mamma Mia so her friends are basically just cheering her up. Will you do more hairspray? Maybe some Chicago too? And Matilda the Musical!

[@giuliannagamboa8400]

ISTG THE SCREAM I MADE OF HAPPINESS SEEING YOU REACTED TO MAMMA MÍA i could make a whole ass PDF on how much i love that movie and how special is it to me😭😭😭

[@ira__s]

It feels like this needs a part 2 xD Songs like "Honey honey" and "Money money money" give more context and then there's just awesome songs like "Does your mother know", "SOS" and ofc the super famous Amanda Seyfried solo "I have a dream" that deserve a reaction.

[@jessicajasmine6392]

the context on the mamma mia song is she had a one night stand with all three of those guys back when she was young which produced amanda syfrieds charcter she does not know whos the father and hasn't seen any of the since

[@maxon1712]

10:51 bachelor party

[@Wick_n_Embers]

Now I need to see you react to the whole movie! The context is pretty important for the way the characters are acting. The songs are great because there’s a lot more emotion once you realize the context written around them!

[@Magenta4ever]

"unserious" is definitely the word for these films! Definitely recommend you watching the whole thing (of both!). I think you'd really have fun with them!

[@phoenixlover049]

I’ve never realized how unhinged Mamma Mia is without context! Also if you want a Meryl Streep song that goes all out, listen to The Winner Takes It All! It’s one of the best songs and it’s impossible to not join in at times!

[@diysda]

The first film is so odd and random but i love it 😭 You should check out some songs from the second movie aswell (adanté adanté, my love my life, why did it have to be me, one of us) It shows more of meryl streeps characters young self

[@Anna-B]

Knowing what I know from your videos, you liking Mama Mia is a no brainer

[@lauram8242]

A few recommendations if you want to revisit Mamma Mia on your channel again: From the first movie Honey honey, it’s Amanda Seyfried and gives context to the plot of the movie Money money money, so iconic, Slipping through my fingers, it’s so beautiful and the most emotional of the movie (highly recommend) The winner takes it all, meryl Streep vocals are so raw but so beautiful From the second movie I’ve been waiting for you, if you want some beautiful Amanda seyfried vocals My love, my life, a personal favourite of mine, it makes me cry every time I watch it, you’d probably need context but it’s still something worth checking out. (Highly recommend) Super trouper, the Waterloo of the second movie and includes Cher Loved your reaction!

[@foxboy1896]

You’ve never seen mamma mia??? They are so fun and vibes 🫶🏻

[@Echo_warrior_]

Mamma mia is more of a “feels musical” than plot and that’s what makes it so popular (also throughout the movie the actors were either tipsy or drunk)

[@elinswan8174]

PLEASE REACT TO "SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON"! It's a story about a strong, beautiful horse with a spirit that can never be broken. I cry every time I watch it! It's a INCREDIBLE film, and the songs are so cool! But it's not a musical and the animals can't talk. 😭💔🔥

[@lizamoonblooded4196]

It does have a great soundtrack too. I love Spirit with all my being.

[@spacenarwhal_]

SECONDED!! A seriously FANTASTIC movie! The soundtrack is insane, and I can listen to just the songs and bawl my eyes out. Just a really gorgeous movie all around

[@RevanEde]

It IS a musical though. 😅 Just an animated one. 🤷🏻 But I agree. It's a fantastic movie.

[@fandomemadness2611]

Id love to see a part 2 or possibly 3 their are so many songs from the first and second movie and they are all really good.

[@carolinpurayidom4570]

Okay in the first song its actually her place that shed and the men are there without her knowledge (they are her exes which is why she is freaked out like what her exes who she hasnn't contacted in years doing here) so its not creepy

[@oyaana]

You're 100% correct, they definitely made this movie with tongue in cheek! Also I'm pretty sure Meryl Streep sang the songs "live", so her parts aren't pre-recorded

[@hoitem3336]

Whoa, I'm actually in the Mamma Mia showcase at my school rn. We only have a couple more weeks, and it's super cool to see you reacting to it!

[@simplyepic3258]

I have no clue how Mamma Mia came to be made, but I really wish there were more movie musicals like it. I want filmmakers to just take the best songs from a single artist and construct a musical movie around all the songs.

[@deirdre_doodle]

i think you should absolutely watch the whole movie. not only do you get much better context for what's going on, but it's genuinely such a good time, and the cast had a fantastic time making it too- everyone was basically tipsy the whole of filming. it doesn't take itself too seriously at all, which is why it's such a joy to watch. one of my fav movies ever.

[@ShiQingxuanSimp]

Mamma Mia is amazing, jukebox musicals are almost always incredible

[@Undydamon]

best name btw

[@ShiQingxuanSimp]

@@Undydamon Thank you🕺

[@Undydamon]

you are correct @@ShiQingxuanSimp

[@cupcake_2113]

YOU HAVE TO REACT TO THESE PLEASE Honey honey Gimme gimme gimme (is mostly dialogue but important dialogue) Voulez-vous Does your mother know slipping through my fingers is also very good (but don't leave it for last or you'll end in a sad vibe)

[@phoebe4154]

the fact he didnt listen to the winner takes it all is criminal. literally the best song from the musical

[@jessc.994]

Waterloo is shown during the credits. It’s not actually part of the movie plot.

[@shinrin1081]

Lmaoooo i can't imagine going into Mamma Mia not knowing the plot. Its so campy and great! Also There is a sequel~ if you want even MORE campy musical theatre abba out of context

[@emmalinewinnail9165]

The guy it shows playing the piano in Dancing Queen is Benny from Abba :)

[@meba444]

supposedly the entire cast was drunk the entirety of filming the movie and they just had so much fun. which you can really tell when watching it!

[@just_foxy35]

my fave genre of reactions must be "I have absolutely no context and am only reacting to specific clips" and just enjoying the confusion and wild theories along the way

[@cheyennetindall5438]

"Why are they behaving like children?" Cuz it's fun

[@sl1mez68]

"the man" 20:05 is one of the boys from abba

[@megt28]

The man on the boat with his piano during Dancing Queen, he's actually Benny Anderson from ABBA 🎉🎉😊

[@Giveuponyourdreamsanddie2]

10:44 its the guys singings bachelor party

[@nekocat3296]

Fun fact: Meryl Streep sang live every take they did and they mixed her lives in with the studio version they made for the movie

[@forrestgumpthechump]

6:34 those are her exs. just for a second imagine you accidentally stumble across a room with all three of your exs in it. she was totally understandable for freaking the hell out.

[@SaffeeBear]

petition for matthew to watch the whole movie !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GoddessGirl2121]

During Lay all your Love on me the boys who showed up on the beach were taking the boyfriend to his bachelor party since he and Amanda’s character are about to get married at that point in the movie.

[@ariaphoenix2760]

I love how much of this musical is just people having fun!

[@em.val170]

Ok so for the second one basically the two singing the song are engaged and the boy(Sky) is going to his bachelor party. Those guys are his close friends, but it is still so funny to me that they just emerge from the water. In the play this movie is based off of they were going scuba diving I believe

[@AngelLikesArt]

"that man" during dancing queen is literally benny from ABBA lol

[@meowitsnani3165]

I love the fact that my school did Mamma Mia as a show and this shows up after closing night

[@DocuzanQuitomos]

"Man, this is weird..." Unlike some musicals (where the song quickly gives away the context), you need to listen to some dialogue before entering some song or they don't make sense. As pointed out: "Mamma Mia!" is Meryl's character discovering her three most important exes are in her hotel, invited by her daughter to her wedding. She has a history with each one of them and reasons why she ended each relationship (even when she still has feelings for all, in different degrees). In "Lay all your love on me!" those guys are not a human trafficking gang XD. In the planned events for the wedding, it's mentioned that Amanda's boyfriend will be taken, by surprise, by his friends for his bachelor party; we just find that they surprised him during this number. That's why she doesn't panick, he will be back once the ceremony is over. "Waterloo" comes from the musical... exactly like that: it's the closing number performed by the entire cast as if it was an Abba show (partially reprising the concept that Meryl's character and her friends once were a band); no more context is needed XD. Definetly, if you want to make sense of the musical numbers, you need to watch the musical; it's built that way :P.

[@zoelundy5561]

I have a lot to say: Firstly Matthew you too would be peering through windows if you saw 3 of your ex boyfriends (one of which is the father of her daughter) in your goat shed on a small Greek island the weekend your daughter is getting married. The guys with the flippers are his friend taking him to his bachelor party. The song ends with Sophie at her bachelorette party. Waterloo is just the cast having fun for the credits. The random guy at the piano is a member of abba. They all jump in and cheer at the end of dancing queen cause they were so happy they finally got it right.

[@P4trickSt4rmie]

The 3 men are her daughters possible father and they were secretly invited my Amanda (her daughter) and she was spying on them because she thought she was going crazy.Amanda’s character is getting married to the guy and the guys that pick him up are his boys. Waterloo was the credits scene

[@frankieholt6721]

you should listen to some songs from the 2014 into the woods, it’s not as good as the stage version but it’s easier to watch and has meryl streep belting some more and other familiar faces

[@sushirolle24]

Watching someone who has never watched the film will never be not funny to me! :P I probably watched it over a hundred times (mainly because of my severe Mamma Mia! hyperfixation when I was a child) and I'm still a massive fan.

[@monarch7548]

You know what's hilarious-I just got back from rehearsal for my high school's rendition of Mamma Mia and saw this video.

[@bcmack5836]

Omg you neeeed to listen to the winner takes it all, the raw power always makes me cryy

[@greyscaleanon7551]

Context for the first song: Not "their roof", HER roof. This is her resort they're in so they know that she's around even though she didn't know that they'd be there. And the part where she imagines them looking differently is her remembering what they looked like the last time she saw them, 20+ years ago.

[@VampsOnCrack]

Your confusion at 10:27 is so funny 😂😂 For context, the dude and Amanda are engaged, about to get married. The men who appear are his friends who take him away for the bachelor party, hence why she’s not freaking out and laughing at them (and why she’s suddenly surrounded by women at the end, it’s her bachelorette party)

[@serenepastel]

I’ve seen Benny’s cameo mentioned a few times in the comments, but I want to add that the Greek god with the lyre in Waterloo is Björn, also from ABBA

[@iCharlee]

Mamma Mia is one of my favorite movies, I would love to see you react to the whole movie!!

[@Remember-to-smile]

The timing of this, I'm gonna be at a party in a few days and the party is Mamma Mia themed

[@simplyepic3258]

I have no clue if she has enough songs from shows and movies for this, but it could be fun to have a video reacting to Meryl Streep songs from various shows and movies.

[@swaatikgmez]

this is literally your sign to watch both movies

[@thebivocals3754]

I think part of the weird production sound is that a lot of was recorded live which is very organic but makes the production a bit wonky lol

[@vibrant_tyrant]

I'm Stage Managing my school's production of this musical right now! The show is next week and I'm stuck at home recovering from illness so it's nice to see this video!

[@ThomasLittle007]

watching musical number out of context , complaining you dont know the context :D :D I love it :D

[@juliafernandez782]

You NEVER heard Meryll Streep sing? (Also ive been waiting for this video im glad you're doing it thanks and the whole movie is really good) Edit: waterloo is sang in the end of the second movie thats why its so chaotic and PLEASE listen to the winner takes it all and does your mother know

[@GHFAllen]

Idk if anyones explained this yet but the semi invisible chorus members are a call back to greek plays cause its set in Greece. The chorus would usually be invisible to the characters. Their role is just to comment on what's going on in the scene.

[@ajdemonheart3928]

I just love that somehow all the songs picked were the ones that give pretty much no context, aside from maybe the first one. 😂

[@xoluciaxo_3721]

The 2 old ladies are Meryll Streep’s character’s best friends since childhood and they did a singing band together. This is them reliving those times. They also made a second Mama Mia movie in which Lily James plays Meryll Streep when she was younger

[@liapandinha2707]

I'm on the beginning, but i really hope he decides to watch the movie, it's a great way to spend time

[@digifreak90]

I will say, Meryl's rendition of "Winner Takes it All" in this movie is absolutely gorgeous.

[@sarahbulle8704]

i've literally been WAITING for this, I knew it was coming someday and I am so happy this finally has happened!

[@revhaunta1542]

The reason why it seems like they are singing live is because they did a full recording and then had inears that were hidden that they could sing along to and combined the audio from the live singing with the soundtrack so they weren't lipsyncing or anything. Made it fit based on where they were and how they worked with the sets!

[@emmaerickson8866]

I was in a production of Mamma Mia for my high school and it was the most fun I’ve had during a show!!! We could embrace every mistake because it felt like a part of the show and it was so fun! Our cast was incredible and that show has become very dear to my heart! To boil down what is happening in the songs kinda: Mamma Mia - The three guys are the potential fathers of Amanda’s character (Sophie). (Meryl is the mother) so when she sees them like that, that’s how she remembers them from when she knew them. She also doesn’t want to interact with them because she doesn’t actually know which of them is Sophie’s dad. And they didn’t know that Donna was sleeping with all of them. Lay All Your Love on Me - The guy (Skye) is Sophie’s fiancé. The guys that come in are part of Skye’s bachelor party/groomsmen. Waterloo - The end song. It is a performance from Donna and the Dynamos with Harry, Bill, and Sam to (presumably) Sofie, Skye, friends and the audience. Dancing Queen - Rosie, Tanya (the two friends) and Meryl (Donna) were all in a band called Donna and the Dynamos. Then Donna got pregnant and the band broke up. Tanya and Rosie are trying to get Donna to relive those days and loosen up a little. I think that’s all of them! You should watch the entire movie. It will make so much more sense!! 😂😂

[@emmahenrysdottir4563]

You should listen to the rest of the songs, especially honey, honey, honey (will give you more context) and the winner takes it all (Meryl Streep embodied that performance) As always a great watch!

[@AshleysAdvice]

Here is some context, basically they took all of these famous ABBA songs and created an entire musical around it so that now all of the songs fit into the story and it's like any other musical where the songs are part of the story story they help guide the story along and tell a story so they change the lyrics or change the way things sounded slightly so that it fit with the Narrative of the movie and the plot so basically it goes from one song to another with a whole bunch of like scenes in between and the reason it's not like this big production like you said where it's just like people are singing it's because that's exactly what it is it's any other musical where people are just talking it's a regular movie scene and then they start singing Basically the same as any other musical you'd see and they've done it so that it's not the big production inside a booth it feels more like people are just breaking into song which makes it feel really rare and realistic. I highly recommend watching the movie, I absolutely love your out of context videos they're so hilarious, but I also love when you go back and watch the film or TV show afterwards and get context for what you watched because I always love to see if it changes the way you felt beforewhen you made the ad of context video or if you feel differently after seeing in context, either way I'd love to see your reaction to mamma Mia and maybe even mamma Mia too compared to your out of context reaction and see if you still feel the same way that you did when watching these songs or if you actually feel differently now that you know the context.