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18 July 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 9 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(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 (508 total)US TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 8 | 1:00 PM | MAX | |||
| Fri. Nov. 13 | 9:35 AM | MAX |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Amanda Seyfried | ... | Sophie | |
| Stellan Skarsgård | ... | Bill | |
| Pierce Brosnan | ... | Sam | |
| Nancy Baldwin | ... | Sam's PA | |
| Colin Firth | ... | Harry | |
| Heather Emmanuel | ... | Harry's Housekeeper | |
| Colin Davis | ... | Harry's Driver | |
| Rachel McDowall | ... | Lisa | |
| Ashley Lilley | ... | Ali | |
| Meryl Streep | ... | Donna Sheridan | |
| Julie Walters | ... | Rosie | |
| Christine Baranski | ... | Tanya | |
| Ricardo Montez | ... | Stannos | |
| Mia Soteriou | ... | Arina | |
| Enzo Squillino Jr. | ... | Gregoris |
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Also Known As:
Mamma Mia! The Movie (UK) (promotional title) (USA) (promotional title)Mamma Mia! (Germany)
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Rated PG-13 for some sex-related comments.Parents Guide:
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108 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:PG | Australia:PG | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Sweden:Btl | Netherlands:AL | Finland:K-3 | Malaysia:U | USA:PG-13 (certificate #44470) | South Korea:12 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | UK:PG | Singapore:PG | Norway:A | Portugal:M/6 | Hong Kong:IIA | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:Atp | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | South Africa:PG | Peru:PT | Brazil:10 | Germany:o.Al. | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | Mexico:BFun Stuff
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The picture on Donna's (Meryl Streep's) mirror in the bedroom at the start of the Dancing Queen scene is actually Amanda Seyfried's professional head shot which can be seen on her IMDb profile. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the dancing scene on the beach, there is what appears to be a decanter and an ice bucket on the bar. These objects change position when the camera angle has changed. moreQuotes:
Tanya: [talking about Donna's money troubles and her life in general] Yeah, but are you being taken care of?Donna: What do you mean?
Tanya: Are you getting any?
Donna: Oh, you mean...
[turns on the drill, making loud noises, then says to the drill:]
Donna: Down, boy.
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Thank You For The Music moreFAQ
Do members of ABBA have cameos in this film?Why are the background people reacting to what the main characters say, and joining into the singing?
Is "Mamma Mia" based on a book?
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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.