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Mamma Mia! (2008) -- This is the second theatrical trailer for Mamma Mia!, directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Meryl Streep shares her appreciation for the leading men in the movie.
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- A behind the scenes look at a photoshoot with two stars from Mamma Mia! at the Matrix Global Academy.
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- A look at the making of Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Interview: Meryl Streep "On doing the film to embarrass her kids"

Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Writers:
Catherine Johnson (screenplay)
Catherine Johnson (musical book)
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Release Date:
18 July 2008 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget more
Plot:
The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 9 wins & 13 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(111 articles)
Cooper Feared Failure In Mamma Mia!
 (From WENN. 24 June 2009, 11:56 AM, PDT)

Seyfried Gives Up Her Broadway Dreams
 (From WENN. 15 June 2009, 5:05 AM, PDT)

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Surprisingly good more (512 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Mamma Mia! The Movie (UK) (promotional title) (USA) (promotional title)
Mamma Mia! (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sex-related comments.
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108 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Dawn French was originally cast as Rosie in this film, but after her character being described to her by the creators as 'the fat, funny one' and the musical director being openly unimpressed with her singing she declined the offer. Dawn states in her autobiography 'Dear Fatty' that, while she is a fan of Abba, she is not a fan of 'Mamma Mia!' and only originally agreed to do the film because Meryl Streep was starring. more
Goofs:
Continuity: On the way up to the goat house, the upper left sleeve of Harry's shirt has some sort of stain (looks like an oil or sweat stain) on it. In the following shots, the stain is gone. more
Quotes:
Sophie: I wanted to get married knowing who I am.
Sky: You don't find that from finding your father, Sophie, you find it by finding yourself.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Sunday AM: (#4.7)" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Dancing Queen more

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272 out of 383 people found the following comment useful.
Surprisingly good, 5 July 2008
9/10
Author: sofie-17 from Belgium

Went to see Mamma Mia without particularly high expectations. Not being a big connoisseur (or even fan) of musicals, I didn't really know what to expect. Though I adore ABBA, I never bothered to watch the stage production of Mamma Mia. But having a cinema membership, I didn't have much to lose (no money, at least), so I went for it. And boy, am I glad that I did! I can safely say that I enjoyed every second of it. And I'm not even ashamed to admit it!

Give Meryl Streep another Oscar and get it over with already. If she could get a nod for the Devil Wears Prada, she definitely deserves one for this. She really let her hair down on this one. Mrs. Streep can obviously not pass for a trained singer, but somehow, it just doesn't seem to matter. It just really worked in the movie (unlike -say- Helena Bonham Carter's singing in Sweeney Todd). When I heard Meryl's rendition of "The winner takes it all" in advance, it lowered my expectations considerably, but in its context, it totally made sense.

Most of all though, this movie was just sheer fun. People were clapping, laughing...Rarely have I seen an audience as enthusiastic. The crowd especially responded well to Meryl and her two cronies (arguably the strongholds of the movie). Also, because I had never seen the musical before, I was amazed (and amused) at the inventive ways in which they managed to incorporate so many ABBA-songs. Equally brilliant was the way the extras (usually some Greek old women) were deployed throughout the movie...And then of course the setting (beautiful Greece) was mesmerizing...

Basically, Mamma Mia is a superb musical that doesn't take itself too seriously. If you're just a little bit crazy and want to have a good laugh, if you love ABBA, want to see Meryl Streep like you've never seen her before or if you simply have a secret crush on Colin Firth and/or Pierce Brosnan (his singing was nothing short of hilarious), you will LOVE this movie. Best summer flick so far. Warmly recommended.

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