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Mamma Mia!

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
240K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
635
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Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia! (2008)
This is the second theatrical trailer for Mamma Mia!, directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
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  • Comedy
  • Musical
  • Romance
The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
240K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
635
8
  • Director
    • Phyllida Lloyd
  • Writer
    • Catherine Johnson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Meryl Streep
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Amanda Seyfried
Top credits
  • Director
    • Phyllida Lloyd
  • Writer
    • Catherine Johnson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Meryl Streep
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Amanda Seyfried
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 838User reviews
    • 170Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 15 wins & 25 nominations total

    Videos14

    Mamma Mia!: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:28
    Mamma Mia!: Trailer #2
    Mamma Mia!
    Trailer 1:20
    Mamma Mia!
    The Making of Mamma Mia!: Part 1, Clip 2
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    The Making of Mamma Mia!: Part 1, Clip 2
    The Making of Mamma Mia!: Part Two
    Featurette 0:54
    The Making of Mamma Mia!: Part Two
    The Making of Mamma Mia!, Part One
    Featurette 0:57
    The Making of Mamma Mia!, Part One
    Outtakes from Mamma Mia!
    Featurette 1:07
    Outtakes from Mamma Mia!
    A Look Inside Mamma Mia!
    Featurette 1:43
    A Look Inside Mamma Mia!
    Becoming a Singer,  Part Two
    Featurette 1:11
    Becoming a Singer, Part Two
    Becoming a Singer, Part One
    Featurette 1:28
    Becoming a Singer, Part One
    Anatomy of a Musical Number: Lay All Your Love on Me
    Featurette 0:56
    Anatomy of a Musical Number: Lay All Your Love on Me
    Mamma Mia!
    Interview 0:34
    Mamma Mia!
    Mamma Mia!
    Interview 0:59
    Mamma Mia!

    Photos131

    Dominic Cooper in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, and Julie Walters in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Dominic Cooper and Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Pierce Brosnan and Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Pierce Brosnan and Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, and Julie Walters in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Phyllida Lloyd in Mamma Mia! (2008)
    Pierce Brosnan in Mamma Mia! (2008)

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    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Donnaas Donna
    Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan
    • Samas Sam
    Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Billas Bill
    Nancy Baldwin
    • Sam's PAas Sam's PA
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Harryas Harry
    Heather Emmanuel
    Heather Emmanuel
    • Harry's Housekeeperas Harry's Housekeeper
    Colin Davis
    • Harry's Driveras Harry's Driver
    Rachel McDowall
    Rachel McDowall
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Ashley Lilley
    • Alias Ali
    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • Rosieas Rosie
    Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski
    • Tanyaas Tanya
    Ricardo Montez
    Ricardo Montez
    • Stavrosas Stavros
    Mia Soteriou
    Mia Soteriou
    • Arinaas Arina
    Enzo Squillino Jr.
    Enzo Squillino Jr.
    • Gregorisas Gregoris
    Dominic Cooper
    Dominic Cooper
    • Skyas Sky
    Philip Michael
    Philip Michael
    • Pepperas Pepper
    Chris Jarvis
    • Eddieas Eddie
    • Director
      • Phyllida Lloyd
    • Writer
      • Catherine Johnson(screenplay) (musical book)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Pierce Brosnan had no idea what the project was about when he signed on. The producers told him it was being filmed in Greece, and Meryl Streep was starring. Brosnan said he would've signed on for anything involving Streep, describing her as "that gorgeous blonde I fancied terribly in Drama School."
    • Goofs
      Just after Tanya and Rosie arrive, Donna takes the laundry down and says "You'd think they would figure out a machine that would make the beds." Her mouth doesn't move during part of the sentence.
    • Quotes

      Rosie: [to Tanya] Typical isn't it? You wait 20 years for a dad and then three come along at once.

    • Crazy credits
      After the final scene of the movie Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Julie Walters appear on a sound stage in matching 1970s glam-rock costumes and sing "Dancing Queen". When they finish Meryl 'asks' the audience if they want an encore. The three ladies are then joined by Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgard who are similarly attired. Along with Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper, they provide a rendition of "Waterloo" as the main credits roll.
    • Alternate versions
      Starting August 29, 2008, it was released in select theaters under "Mamma Mia! The Sing-Along Edition". Like Hairspray, the film was released in theaters with the lyrics at the bottom of the screen for audience participation.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Dark Knight/Hancock/Meet Dave/Journey to the Center of the Earth/Hellboy II: The Golden Army/The Wackness/Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      I Have A Dream
      Written by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus

      Performed by Amanda Seyfried

      Courtesy of Universal Music

    User reviews838

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Here we go again ...
    Mamma Mia! Does the mention of anything Abba-ish send you cringing to a corner? Or are you already joining in and dancing on the tabletops? Maybe another few drinks . . .

    In short, if you are not allergic to Abba, book your tickets now. If you are, why would you be reading this? At a pinch, it is worth seeing for Meryl Streep alone, who not only throws herself headlong into every refrain with unashamed gusto, but adds a touch of class and nuance to what otherwise could be a one-dimensional adaptation. Streep vacillates engagingly between playing herself and not taking herself too seriously. Pierce Brosnan just about keeps up, and manages more expressions than he ever did as James Bond. Colin Firth and Julie Waters trail behind somewhat. Yet Mama Mia! is a roller coaster of emotion, careering colourfully from the blue waters of the Adriatic, bursting 'like Aphrodite's Fountain' into the lives of Donna (Meryl) , her lovers and friends, and her soon-to-be-wed daughter. It is the party spirit that says kick your shoes off and sing silly cheesy songs. Altogether now.

    And yes – there's a story. Donna's daughter Sophie is getting married. To the buff-looking Sky. Only – where's her dad? She's never met him. A sneak-peek at Mom's diary shows Mom had three lovers before Sophie was born and Sophie secretly invites all of them. This is a film of threesomes. Three past lovers (Sam, Bill and Harry). Three close friends (Donna and two best pals). And, not to be outdone, Sophie meets up with two other young girls at the start of the film.

    The breakneck pace still allows for brilliantly put together shots. Like Streep doing a 'Titanic' with drapes blowing in the wind. Or a pier-load of young hunky stag night crew doing a dance in trunks and deep-dive flippers. Moonlit boats and beaches to "I Have a Dream." Filmed on location, the views won't disappoint. And like a favourite song whose ending we know, the drama is in the details and execution.

    As with many adapted-from-stage musicals, two young leads are played by talented singers, and the older parts by serious actors can sing well enough. Streep manages extremely well. Her performance is so professional and assured it leaves others standing. Fortunately, it is perhaps easy to paper over any cracks in musical comedy. Sweeney Todd relied heavily on Depp's charisma and stunning cinematography. Across the Universe, too heavily on the songs. Mamma Mia!, on the other hand, simply tailors everything to its joyous headlong rush. The songs fit naturally to the action. Streep even manages to sing them with her tongue firmly in cheek. She confesses to having been a "stupid reckless little slut" but then says she "grew up". (To which her pals chime in, "Well grow back down again!") The film is not without faults. There is a notable lack of chemistry between the people that throw themselves rapturously against each others' faces. Even Streep looks less than convincing in a brief lips-mash. And the men are a bit croaky in the singing department (Hugh Grant might even have been a preferable casting choice). And some of the time-line is wobbly. For instance, strange as it may seem, music from more than twenty years ago does not all come from the same era. So reminiscing about flower power (early sixties) in the same breath as a Johnny Rotten t-shirt (Sex Pistols, mid-late seventies) is either anachronistic or wishful thinking.

    Sadly, I am of a generation that can remember Abba-mania. The records would shoot to number one. Yet even then few people would admit to buying them. I used to manage a night club, and Abba was great music to ask a girl up to dance. My entire chat-up repertoire at that time consisted of, "Would you like to dance?" and "Do you want to come back for a coffee?" But girls would be so happy dancing to Mamma Mia they'd say yes anyway. I'd fall in love with a new girl each week. Ah, those were the days! Now there's a new generation of Abba fans who have no need to 'come out of a closet'. Abba is retro-chique. Even Madonna segued an Abba riff into one of her songs. From karaoke to hen nights. From '70s' nights to gay dance-floors. Dress up. Camp it up. Sing it up. Get sassy and cheesy. Or, if you're old enough to remember, fly back in time to wonderful memories.

    Mamma Mia!, whatever detractors might say, has been one of the most successful stage shows of recent times. Supported by the same director and original band members, the movie may well reach the similar fan bases. Or just the party spirit in all of us.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 18, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Universal
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Mamma Mia! The Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Skopelos, Greece
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Littlestar
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $52,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $144,169,664
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,751,240
      • Jul 20, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $611,257,819
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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