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Mamma Mia! [Blu-ray] [2008] | ![Mamma Mia! [Blu-ray] [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XT2Vbku5L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Actors: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried, Julie Walters
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Category: DVD
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 50
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), German (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Japanese (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 109 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.3 x 0.6
EAN: 5050582556100
ASIN: B001DXBUBQ
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 24, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The delirious sight of Meryl Streep leading a river of multigenerational women singing "Dancing Queen" is one of the high points of Mamma Mia!, the musical built around the songs of the hugely popular pop group ABBA. The plot sets in motion when Sophie (Amanda Seyfried, Mean Girls), daughter of Donna (Streep), sends a letter to three men, inviting them to her wedding--because after reading her mother's diary, she suspects that one of them is her father. When all three arrive at the Greek island where Donna runs a hotel, Donna flips out and finds that passions she thought she'd laid aside are coming back to life. But let's face it, the plot is not the point--it's a ridiculous contrivance that provides an excuse for the characters to sing the massive hits of ABBA. Regrettably, first-time film director Phyllida Lloyd (who directed the original stage production) has drawn over-the-top performances from everyone involved, even Streep; every production number hammers its exuberance into your eyeballs. Which is too bad, because Mamma Mia! is a rarity: A middle-aged love story. The kids start things off, but the story is really about Streep and the three guys (former James Bond Pierce Brosnan, former Mr. Darcy Colin Firth, and Swedish star Stellan Skarsgard), as well as Donna's best friends (Christine Baranski, best known from the TV show Cybill, and Julie Walters, Calendar Girls). It's a romantic comedy aimed at the people who were around when all these songs were new, and that's an age group Hollywood largely ignores. For that alone, Mamma Mia! deserves to find an audience. --Bret Fetzer
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 mamma mia August 14, 2008
Margaret Andrews (uk)
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
happy happy happy film, i could just sit and watch it all day and still come back for more
Ignore the critics and just enjoy it! October 31, 2008
Steve
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When I saw this in the cinema quite a few people were sniggering at Pierce Brosnan's singing and some critics have been quite scathing. But it's a valiant effort by non-singers and I applaud them for it.
There are very few movies that I watch more than once or twice, but I've seen this four times already. It's a hugely enjoyable feel-good movie, full of brilliant ABBA songs and just altogether great fun.
So ignore the critics, turn up the volume, soak up the beautiful Greek locations and enjoy. I can hardly wait for the Blu-ray DVD.
excellent fun November 11, 2008
R. Herbert (swansea, wales)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a fun family film with excellent music. What more do you want?
Reviewers who bleat on about bad directing and wooden acting are totally missing the point of the film and need to lighten up a bit.
Just stunning! November 24, 2008
kittiwake (UK)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
My blu-ray disc arrived bang on release date this morning and the picture is stunning! It is crystal clear and the sound is great. I only watched a bit to make sure it was OK as we are having a girlie Mamma Mia! party next week - moussaka, ouzo, dressing up, fairy lights, karaoke and THE FILM!
The film is one of the best I have ever seen - if doctors prescribed watching this they could cut down on the valium, as it is a complete joy and the feel-good factor is top-notch. The singing has a reality about it that I like; rather than a professional suddenly bursting into immaculate song, it is much more believable that people just 'fall into' singing following from what they were saying. And it didn't matter to me or my friends that the singing wasn't opera level!
The film is funny, and poignant. You'll laugh and you'll wipe a tear! (Well, most will!) And the Abba music is unbeatable. Honey, honey, how I love it, A-ha!
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