Mamma Mia! Here we go again

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a 2018 jukebox musical romantic comedy film written and directed by Ol Parker, from a story by Parker, Catherine Johnson, and Richard Curtis. It is a follow-up to the 2008 film Mamma Mia!, which in turn is based on the musical of the same name using the music of ABBA. The film features an ensemble cast, including Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, Andy García, Dominic Cooper, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Alexa Davies, Jeremy Irvine, Josh Dylan, Hugh Skinner, Cher, and Meryl Streep. Both a prequel and a sequel, the plot is set after the events of the first film, and also features flashbacks to 1979, telling the story of Donna Sheridan's arrival on the island of Kalokairi and her first meetings with her daughter Sophie's three possible fathers.

Due to the financial success of the first film, Universal Pictures had long been interested in a sequel. The film was officially announced in May 2017, with Parker hired to write and direct. In June 2017, many of the original cast confirmed their involvement, with James being cast in the role of Young Donna that July. Filming took place from August to December 2017 in Croatia, and at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England. A British and American joint venture, the film was co-produced by Playtone, Littlestar Productions and Legendary Entertainment.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again premiered at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on July 16, 2018 and was released in the United Kingdom and the United States on July 20, 2018, ten years to the week of its predecessor's release, in both standard and IMAX formats.^[5] The film has been a box office success, grossing over $383 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the performances and musical numbers.^[6][7]

I saw this movie with a friend of mine a couple months ago and we had so much fun. Musicals just put the biggest smiles on my face. Even though the songs were covers, the actors sang it better than the original artists. I loved Lily James in this movie. She did great with her american accent (because in real life she's British) You know what's funny? I only saw literally 5 minutes of the first Mamma Mia and I kinda lost interest. But I was able to pick up a couple of things from watching the trailer of both movies. The story was good, I adored the singing and dancing, and they had made good choices with the actors playing young Donna, Bill, Harry, Sam and the others. and not a bad idea casting Cher as Sophie's grandmother. Even though we don't get to see Meryl Streep until the ending (spoiler alert if you haven't seen it) she still left us with a smile on our faces and joy in our hearts. If your a Mamma Mia fan, you'll regret not seeing this movie.

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Black Panther

Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the eighteenth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole, and stars Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther, alongside Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. In Black Panther, T'Challa is crowned king of Wakanda following his father's death, but his sovereignty is challenged by an adversary who plans to abandon the country's isolationist policies and begin a global revolution.

Wesley Snipes expressed interest in working on a Black Panther film in 1992, but the project did not come to fruition. In September 2005, Marvel Studios announced a Black Panther film as one of ten based on Marvel characters and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Mark Bailey was hired to write a script in January 2011. Black Panther was announced in October 2014, and Boseman made his first appearance as the character in Captain America: Civil War (2016). By 2016, Cole and Coogler had joined; additional cast joined in May, making Black Panther the first Marvel film with a predominantly black cast. Principal photography took place from January to April 2017, at EUE/Screen Gems Studios in the Atlanta metropolitan area, and Busan, South Korea.

Black Panther premiered in Los Angeles on January 29, 2018, and was released theatrically in the United States on February 16, 2018, in 2D, 3D, IMAX and other premium large formats. The film received praise from critics for its direction, screenplay, acting, production and costume design, and soundtrack, though the computer-generated effects received some criticism. Critics considered it one of the best films set in the MCU and noted its cultural significance. It grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, breaking numerous records including becoming the highest-grossing film by a black director. It is the second-highest-grossing film of 2018 behind Avengers: Infinity War, and received numerous awards and nominations.

I saw it last night. It was okay, but I didn't find it exciting. In my personal opinion, I give it four stars.It had good comedy, good casting choices, humor and I thought the story line was great. If you love marvel, you might enjoy it. On a scale from 1-10, I'd give it an 8.

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Paddington 2

Paddington 2 is a 2017 live-action/CGI animated comedy film directed by Paul King and written by King and Simon Farnaby. Based on the stories of the character Paddington Bear created by Michael Bond, it is the sequel to the 2014 film Paddington and is produced by Heyday Films and StudioCanal. The film stars Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington, with Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, and Hugh Grant in live-action roles.

Principal photography began in October 2016, and ended in June 2017. The film was released on 10 November 2017 in the United Kingdom, 12 January 2018 in the United States, and has grossed $172 million worldwide. The film received universal praise for its screenplay, direction, and performances, and at the 71st British Academy Film Awards it received three nominations, including Best British Film and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Grant.

I saw it yesterday and I loved it. Good plot, good writing and Paddington was quite great. as you can tell from the trailer, he went to jail for something that he didn't do and somehow, well, let's just say that he made a few friends. Hugh Grant did a good job on his part and was quite funny. If you loved the first one, the you will enjoy this one. It's fun for the whole family, hilarious and was a heart warming ending. Who says the sequels's never good?

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The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman is a 2017 American period musical drama film directed by Michael Gracey, and written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon. The film stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya. The film is inspired by the true story of P. T. Barnum's creation of the the Barnum & Bailey Circus, and the lives of its star attractions.

Principal photography on the film began in New York City in November 2016, and it premiered on December 8, 2017 aboard the RMS Queen Mary 2. It was theatrically released in the United States on December 20, 2017 by 20th Century Fox, seven months after the circus stopped operating for good, and has grossed $89 million worldwide.

The Greatest Showman received mixed reviews with praise for the cast (particularly Jackman), music, and production values, but criticism for the artistic license taken, with some reviewers calling it "faux-inspiring and shallow".^[4][5] At the 75th Golden Globe Awards, the film received three nominations: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor – Musical or Comedy (Jackman), and Best Original Song ("This Is Me").^[6]

And the award for best movie of the year goes to...

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN!!!!!

It was an incredible movie! This was Hugh Jackman's best work since Les Miserables! It had amazing songs, amazing choreography, great choice of actors and a breathtaking story. It's a story about acceptance and following your dreams, taking risks, how show business came to be and how the greatest showman that ever lived went from being a tailor's boy to being a success. From the bearded lady to the tattooed man to the dog boy to the irish giant to general Tom Thumb to Ying and Yang the siamese twins, the biggest sideshow oddities and freaks from the sideshow world was featured in this awe-inspiring film. P.T Barnum's story has shown us that it's okay to be different. Don't be ashamed of who you are especially deep down. In the words of P.T Barnum "The noblest of art is that of making others happy" and this movie did just that.

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