The Skiathos Bulletin Board

Maureen · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject:

We'e been to see the film this afternoon and we both loved every bit of it. We would love to see it with a good crowd there though. This afternoon was pensioners only I think. We laughed a lot and the songs were wonderful. Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan did a great job singing but I think he is a hunk anyway. We came out saying we will definitely go again.

meerkat · Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 30 Location: Corsham Wilts

Mrs Meerkat has just returned from seeing the film,it's brilliant,really uplifting and so funny.Skiathos looks stunning on it,counting the weeks now until we can see it in the flesh!

Russrec · Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 90

I really dislike Abba but enjoyed the film - at least it adds meaning to the to songs that aren't actually very good!
I thought the performances by the main characters were great - it was very well directed - knowing the islands well it really encapsulated the atmosphere - you could almost smell the pine!

Maureen · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:34 am Post subject:

You are right russrec, the film does add meaning to Abba's songs. I have Abba Gold greatest hits and have it playing on my PC as I am typing this and loaded on to my PC now. I just can't stop singing them. Sad or what?

et&perc · Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 54 Location: England Yorkshire

we watched it in the open air theatre on skiathos and it was hilarious enjoyed every minute of it and julie walters stole the show for us.
Open air theatre was a joy to behold everything we expected and more from the unspoilt skiathos, (hope the tourists stay away after watching the film selfish arnt we)
seriously A Must See Film
Very Happy

Maureen · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject:

Oh I bet it was magic watching it in the open air, you lucky thing.

glitterlea · Joined: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Cornwall

I just saw the film last night with my mum and it was BRILLIANT Very Happy

When it finished, everyone in the cinema was clapping - thats the first time I've ever seen that Cool

The film was brill and it was lovely to see the gorgeous scenery. I'll definatley go back and see it again

Leanne x

Lyn & Laura · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 64 Location: Durham

fantastic film a must see!
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Kath n' George · Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 116 Location: Ashton Under Lyne

Seen the film, absolutely fantastic. It's definitely a 'must see'.

Maureen · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:51 am Post subject:

Kath n George, what did I tell you, we're probably going again Friday. Looking forward to meeting you in September by the way.

garandco · Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Kent

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!! I didn't tell the other half it was musical until we were at the cinema (he doesn't do musicals) but evenhe thought it was a great film and couldn't control the laughter.We are now hoping it will still be on so we can see it in the open air cinema in Skiathos when we go in August.. What better place could there be to enjoy the fun!

phillippos · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 254 Location: Reading

well seams that pretty well all of us have enjoyed it ,and quiote a few of us want to see it again !!! bit like Skiathos then + the boomerang thingy ,Lol
Phillippos

Kriandos · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject:

Watched it last night, 6.20 pm showing, the cinema was packed, only problem was it seemed like 500 women and half a dozen blokes in the audience Embarassed

Despite the stacked odds, we really enjoyed the film, and to be very honest, after the first 15 minutes we had ceased looking for the Skiathos connection and got on with enjoying the fabulous performance.

Cheshire Cats · Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 128 Location: Chester UK

Went to see the film last night....one of those feel good films, great film ....BUT BE WARNED.....Don't be tempted to leave when the credits start to roll at the end you will miss one of the funniest scenes in the film. Off to Skiathos in 6 weeks
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Val & Kev · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 136

We went last night it was fantastic, they were dancing in the aisles and the cinema was absolutely packed which for a Thursday evening was strange. It was so funny, Meryl Streep deserves an oscar! Best film we've seen for ages.