Set to the music of popular hit songs from the 1980s. A beautiful coastal village, present day Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maddie is preparing to marry gorgeous Italian Raf, and has invited her sister Taylor to the wedding. Unbeknownst to Maddie, however, Raf is Taylor's ex-holiday flame, and the love of her life.
A cornball '80s jukebox movie with little of the unselfconscious charms of Mamma Mia!. Save your money for Begin Again.
So gloopy it’s more like walking on quicksand.
This summery jukebox musical tries hard to capture the Mamma Mia! feelgood vibe but, despite some cool 80s tunes, it never really comes alive.
At least, Arterton and Scholey show plenty of charm and energy as the sisters.
The film staggers through Holiday, Girls Just Want To Have Fun and countless other 1980s hits before the big finale. If Mills & Boon made musicals they would probably look a lot like this.
StreetDance directors Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini make sure the whole thing goes off like a fizzy-pop hen night, and you may find yourself tickled, providing your toes don't curl up so far that they actually stab you in the heart.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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