While a majority of the theater-going public will be heading towards the cineplexes this weekend to take in the adventures of a certain Dark Knight, others will be heading to see Meryl Streep lead an all-star ensemble cast in an adaptation of the Broadway hit musical Mamma Mia!. New movie musicals are rare these days and there is already a strong buzz about the film. Is it worth two hours of your time? Click here to read our review and find out.
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