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Mamma Mia! [2008] | ![Mamma Mia! [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51JKaVKdu7L._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:  198 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
EAN: 5050582556087
ASIN: B001BYMKRO
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 24, 2008 (In 1 Day)
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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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 Better than expected - in fact, brilliant August 15, 2008
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171 out of 175 found this review helpful
My wife and I went to see this last week not sure what to expect and we came away really impressed. Objectively, it's a very well crafted film. The songs are used to great effect throughout in reflecting events and building the emotion of the storyline. The particular sequence just before the wedding is an unexpected series of emotional body-blows: I defy anyone with grown-up kids to resist empathising with the feelings being portrayed on screen. It certainly caught me out - middle-aged guy speaking - and my wife (along with numerous others) shed a tear. Streep in particular is wonderfully adept at bringing the lyrics to life. I found myself thinking anew about the meaning of lines from songs I've heard and sung along to many, many times before.
Looked at coldly, without knowing details of their musical 'credentials', the cast list is an unusual combination, but there's no doubt that this particular recipe works terrifically well on screen. To those who criticise Brosnan's singing - I think you've missed the point. This is not just a standard 'musical'. The guys, it seems to me, were chosen mainly for what they could bring to the roles as actors, not as lead singers. At no point before seeing the film was I expecting to be blown away by the guys singing, and at no point during the film did I feel disappointed by it either. Their singing is a delightful facet of their broader characters and far from detracting from the value of the film as a musical, actually makes it so much more enjoyable.
To sum up, I went to see it in ambivalent state of mind, fully prepared to come away with a so-so opinion of it. I have to admit Mamma Mia won me over, and as a result, for the first time in 30 years, we've been to see a film twice. It's an optimistic, life-affirming movie. The cynics can pull it to bits if they please, but the sheer, uncomplicated happiness it gives to the vast majority who've see it - including us - speaks volumes.
Fantastic Feel-Good Fun Film! July 12, 2008
Michelle (Milton Keynes, UK)
102 out of 106 found this review helpful
Saw this film last night and thoroughly enjoyed it! Can't remember when I last saw a film at the cinema that had the whole audience buzzing, laughing and smiling by the end of it!
Fantastic cast, especially Meryl Streep and Julie Walters. Glossing over the fact that Pierce Brosnan sounded as though he was trying to sing while being strangled(!), I thought it was wonderful that he, Colin Firth (more eye candy!) and all the other big name cast members were quite happy to make themselves look as ridiculous as possible so that the comedy element wasn't compromised! Certainly looked like they all enjoyed making this film. Pure entertainment from start to finish!
I'd happily go see this again and can't wait for the DVD to come out!
Mamma Mia what a show! July 13, 2008
Sparks (Sweden)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I saw this movie earlier today and was really surprised how good it was.
I saw the musical a couple of years ago and thought for som reason that the movie wasn't going to live up to it.
But the movie was better than the musical!
It's so funny! I was laughing, and all the other persons in the cinema were laughing too.
Mamma makes you feel Happy. I was in a really good mood afterwards.
The actors are good, the singing is ok and the songs are good and there aren't too many songs either.
And it's interesting how well the songs fit the story, of course the story is written after the songs but its so well done that sometimes it feels like it is the other way around.
The movie is close to perfection. it has everything. I can't see that anything is missing.
i can't wait to see it again!
Mamma Mia here I go again.... July 15, 2008
Ms. Sj Phelps (Reading, England)
35 out of 37 found this review helpful
I saw this film last night and I absolutly loved it. It's completly halirious. I cant wait for it to come out on DVD in fact I will probably go and see it again. I have seen the show at the west end and the film is just as good. The actors are all really good and so is the singing. This is a total feel good film and I challange anybody not to have a good time watching it. Pierce Brosnon and Colin Firth wear lycra. Go and see it for that alone
Mama Mia Marvellous July 10, 2008
Mimi (N Ireland)
56 out of 60 found this review helpful
Mama Mia is fantastic. Meryl Streep is her usual wonderful self, but with so many additional facets - great singer and gymnast!. The scenery is breath-taking. The feel-good factor of this movie is just amazing and the Abba music, as always, pulls at the heart strings while lifting the spirits. This is one not to be missed.
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