The review didn't go far enough.'Less than wholesome'kind, not accurate. Movie is a sign of the times. Hope is wonderful always, as is restitution. But the last scene of the young couple, deciding NOT get married & just run off together. This is not what we want to teach our children. Mom's immorality (x3) led to an unwed birth, but she took her responsibility well (about the only plus in the film). We did not see reality of single parenting, the -up in the night hardship of a sick child, being single, NO relief reality. Skipped over that. Straight on to a well adjusted(?)lovely young lady(?) seeking answers, & men willing to leave their lives & families to see a one time lover from their youth. Where were the wives,Ex's & men's other children in this, they don't matter to story line. The premise of this stunk, to put it mildly. It promotes what is hurting our society today, the breakdown of the nuclear family, promiscuity. Cute isnt always good. ABBA music still loved, cheapened here

You're all wrong. The story is one about hope, tolerance and living a life worth living - learning from mistakes but above all love and forgiveness. If you can't see this I don't understand how you can call yourselves christians. Instead of being bigoted, narrow minded and repressive, try seeing the good in life and stop being so judgemental. Your comments say more about yourselves than anything else! Get over yourselves and live a little. And you know what - Mamma Mia is a just a story - just like the bible - good luck with that :-)

You were absolutely right on with this review. I adore ABBA's music and the Broadway version of this musical and thought "Mamma Mia" was downright atrocious. Good call!

I've seen the touring stage show (3/07), and it's crude and rude with its storylines that would have Dr. Laura calling out the characters for their actions.

Instead of marrying, choosing a shackup, wanting to know the man who knocked up mum to give her, and the one with a psychiatric disorder is downright nasty.

A friend of mine at church was also disgusted at it with the crudeness of the storyline, and it seems from the reviews I've read it is worse than it was on stage.

"Less than wholesome?"

"... a story that uplifts premarital sex while trying to have it both ways .... In one sense, the movie seems to be saying that marriage is honorable and it's important to grow up with a father. A heartbeat later, it suggests that living together is just as good, and fathers aren't necessary. * * * ... rated PG-13 for "some sex-related comments." By "some" they mean a lot of sexual innuendo ...." www.christianitytoday.com/movies/reviews/2008/mammamia.html

"What starts as a young girl's longing for a family she's never known, ends up being a jaded lecture on how conventional families, wisdom and morality are all ... silly and antiquated concepts. Older women need not mature and learn from their mistakes, just party-hearty and strut your stuff .... Poor moral choices don't really have consequences. Whatever your ... sexual bent or gut-centered desire, go for it. If you wanna shack up ... just do it."
www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0004152.cfm

This article is written from the standpoint of already seen the musical, or heard the original singers... Have you considered there is young generation coming up, that even though the singing isn't perfect, is attracted to the movie because of some their favorite actors... and they can sing!

I agree there are issues exposed about the flower generation that not everyone appreciates...

I saw young people w/ possible there first exposure to this music, that did not want to get up and leave. With a deep love of music and movies and wishing others to share especially the music, I liked it. I saw deep mistakes had been made, however miracles happen and there was also a healing forgiveness! Not everyone has a chance to see musicals...a lot of people will see this and love it!