Oh Mama Mia!

It was a night out with the girls this evening. One of our friends was celebrating his birthday with a “guys only” night that included some MMA fight watching, so the gals got together for dinner and a movie.

We started out at Houlihan’s, an upscale American restaurant in Dallas. The food was great; the decor was modern. Conversation was lively and entertaining. It’s been a long time since I had a girls night out, and I have to say that I had fun spending time with some old and new friends.

Afterwards, we headed to the theater to catch Mama Mia!, the new movie based on the popular Broadway musical. It’s definitely a chick flick, and it’s safe to say that it’s not going to be winning any awards this year, but I enjoyed it. Most of the critics bashed the movie, but normal viewers rated it as 72% fresh on Rottentomatoes.com.

Yes, it’s campy. Yes, it’s a little over-the-top. But that was part of the fun. I especially liked the song and dance scenes that played during the credits. Don’t leave until it’s over…it’s worth it.