Movie review
July 18, 2018 · 114 min · PG-13
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a 2018 musical romantic comedy that serves as both sequel and prequel to the first film. It follows young Donna in 1979 as she travels Europe and meets the three men who could be her daughter Sophie’s father, while present-day Sophie prepares to reopen her late mother’s Greek island hotel. The story uses ABBA songs to celebrate family, friendship, romance, and personal dreams in a light, escapist way with no visible political or activist messaging.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Woke representation / casting
Casting fits the British-European characters and 1979 setting with lookalike younger actors; no audience-visible diversity emphasis or signaling in marketing or story.
Woke political dialogue
Dialogue stays romantic, comedic, and personal with no activist lines or modern political talk.
Identity-driven story themes
Positive view of a single mother and her unconventional three-dad family plus strong female friendships appears as joyful and personal rather than ideological.
Western institutional / cultural critique
No modern critiques of patriarchy, capitalism, or social norms; the film celebrates romance, family, and fun in an escapist style.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant; the film expands the original musical story without ideological alterations.
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Limited media mentions of a lyric change as “woke-ified” by a few voices; no significant public complaints or campaigns about DEI or identity politics.
Creator track record context
Richard Curtis carries a 23/100 score for humanitarian work alongside rom-coms; Ol Parker’s prior queer rom-com adds mild context but stays story-driven; other writers and producers show minimal or no activist patterns.
Production
