Everyone Says I Love You: A Musical Mamma Mia in Manhattan!

Alright, gather ’round, fellow film lovers! Today we’re diving into Woody Allen’s “Everyone Says I Love You,” which—surprise!—is not your standard Allen introspection-fest but a cheery romp through New York’s Upper East Side. It’s like watching “Mamma Mia” but with less Greek sun and more Manhattan rain. Woody Allen both directs and stars here, alongside a stellar cast including Drew Barrymore and Goldie Hawn, who sparkle brighter than the waters of Storsjön on a sunny day.

The film is essentially a musical—yeah, a musical!—featuring quirky characters who randomly break into song. I vividly remember seeing it one drizzly Tuesday afternoon, unsure if I was stepping into a Broadway audition rather than a cinema. This messy blend of seriousness and absurdity feels oddly comforting, like starting a conversation with “Men du…”. The whole package is charming, albeit a bit scattered; you know, like those hastily put-together smörgåsbords at a Swedish family gathering.

A peculiar memory for me—every time I hear “I’m Through with Love,” where Goldie floats, literally, across the floor, I’m whisked back to my teenage years. To that time when I awkwardly attempted dancing with my high school crush during a camping trip in Dalarna. Spoiler: I left the floating to Goldie.

Another element worth noting is the film’s whimsical portrayal of love. It resonates just like a well-strummed ABBA tune—full of joy yet tinged with bittersweet regret. It’s cool how it digs into the ups and downs of relationships in such an oddball fashion. Life lessons delivered through song and dance, who’d have thunk it?

But hey, while I had a blast, it may not be everyone’s cuppa tea (or kaffe). Some might find the randomness a bit too… random. Yet, in an artsy kind of way, it reflects our very own unpredictable Swedish väder. Not perfect, but heartfelt. Give it a whirl if you’re craving some sing-along chaos amidst life’s dour rhythm!

Check the trailer below