| Meryl Streep | Donna |
| Pierce Brosnan | Sam |
| Amanda Seyfried | Sophie |
| Colin Firth | Harry |
| Stellan Skarsgård | Bill |
| Julie Walters | Rosie |
| Christine Baranski | Tanya |
| Dominic Cooper | Sky |
| Phyllida Lloyd | Director |
| Stig Anderson | Score Composer |
| Benny Andersson | Score Composer, Songwriter, Executive Producer |
| Becky Bentham | Musical Direction/Supervision |
| Dean Clegg | Art Director, Production Designer |
| Judy Craymer | Producer |
| Maria Djurkovic | Production Designer |
| Gary Goetzman | Producer |
| Tom Hanks | Executive Producer |
| Rebecca Holmes | Art Director, Production Designer |
| Mark Huffam | Executive Producer |
| Priscilla John | Casting |
| Catherine R. Johnson | Screenwriter |
| Catherine Johnson | Screenwriter |
| Ellen Lewis | Casting |
| Martin Lowe | Musical Direction/Supervision |
| Ann Roth | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Björn Ulvaeus | Score Composer, Songwriter, Executive Producer |
| Anthony Van Laast | Choreography |
| Lesley Walker | Editor |
| Rita Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Haris Zambarloukos | Cinematographer |
Esmeralda_Gypsy
Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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I'm only 25 years old, and most of the people my age couldn't sing the words to "Dancing Queen" if you paid them, but I've been an ABBA fan since the age of four. I cannot believe how well the script and characters were built around these songs! It's like the songs and the rest were all written at the same time! I was blown away the first time I saw it on stage, and was a little skeptical when going to see it in the movie theater, but I ended up seeing it twice because it was so good! Meryl Streep is amazing! I had no idea she could sing, but she can sing WELL!! Also, the actresses for Sophie, Tonya, and Rosie were fantastic and really did well with the ABBA music. The three possible fathers were not so great with the singing...but in their defense, they really wouldn't be. Donna and her friends had a singing group years ago, and Sophie got her singing voice from her mom, but the three men have practical jobs and probably no singing experience. I also loved the fact that they made "Lay all your love on me" into a duet. I always thought there was something missing from that song... All in all, a wonderful film. It speaks volumes about the mother/daughter relationship and really touched me. Especially during the holidays, everyone should "take a chance" and watch this show! "My! My! How can you resist it?"
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
My wife and I tried watching Mamma Mia. We both love the music of ABBA since it was the music of our youth. And the storyline seemed promising enough too. It's a premise that reminds me of old time London stage comedies (the ones where misunderstandings and confused identities lead to unexpected and hilarious twists in the plot). Well, we turned it off after 20 minutes. When the characters aren't singing, it's dreadful. The dialog is really over-the-top; some lines are screamed instead of spoken. Each character has a different accent too. It's tough on my ear and jarring to my brain to go from Scottish to American to Aussie to Euro English, all in the span of 15 seconds. And so, I silently prayed for the next song to come in order to be put out of my misery. The songs, as ABBA fans know, are classics. But when one listens to the songs in the movie (which aren't sung by ABBA but rather by the actors), one thinks of how far superior the original versions are. After 60 seconds of singing, one really appreciates how far superior the original versions are. When the song is done, one realizes how far inferior these movie versions are! Then it's back to mind-numbing dialog that is not at all witty or well-delivered ... just loud, annoying, and obnoxious. Perhaps in the 21st minute of the film, the movie gets better, but who knows? We never made it that far. Instead, we put in the Fiddler on the Roof DVD and had a good time with Tevye and Tzeitel.
3 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged."Mamma Mia here I go again!" A superb cast headed by Meryl Streep create a tour de force of comedy, music and fun ~~ "Mamma Mia" is a celebration of love and life. The Greek island provides an enchanting setting, ABBA's music is delightful, fun and memorable with each song perfectly suited to the story (and each member of the cast sings them rather well), the choregraphy is outstanding; in short, "Mamma Mia" is a film that celebrates life and love. Voila!
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
I've seen it several times and always enjoy it. My husband and another male friend did not appreciate it. Some of my friends objected to the "loose morals" of most of the characters. I advise parents of tweens and teens watching it to counsel them regarding the hardships of raising a child as a single parent... this movie provides excellent opportunities to point out and open a dialogue with a teen or tween regarding how quickly and easily "mistakes" (of any kind) can happen and the impact on those involved for the rest of their lives. However, it also provides inspiration that what may appear to be a "mistake" can provide meaning and fulfillment, there is always hope and we don't always know "everything" there is to know about anything!
2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Some of the characters are good actors, others are good singers, but Meryl Streep shines above all else. With a few minor uneven moments aside, this is one that doesn't get boring with multiple viewings (my daughter loves the music and will watch the moview over and over again...).
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
I absolutely cannot stop watching this movie. I have given this DVD to my friends who as well share the enthusiasm I have. I loved how the music was incorporated into a love story, comedy and marvelous scenery! I want it all! It is hilarious, lively, and colorful. The actors are superb but maybe not the best singers but their rawness is all the better for this movie. Each character was casted perfectly for their part. The scenery was realistic even if it was a sound stage. LOVED IT! and ABBA music is timeless! Excellent actors, set in Greek Islands with ABBA music, what's not to like??
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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This movie is an absolute joy. This is an empowering movie for women of every age. It shows the power of friendship, and love. Turn on the movie, crank up the volume, sing along, and escape to Greece. You'll be glad you did.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Sat Jan 14 00:00:00 EST 2012
I've seen reviews where its said that audiences love this musical (stage and screen) but critics hate it. Frankly, for me it gets better with each viewing (and I forgive actors trying to be professional singers...they try their hearts out and as a result, the real emotion they bring...over 'sing beautifully but without anything real in the feeling' stage singers...is worth it and adds something you typically don't get with a stage performance, or often even with straight singers.)
And frankly, critics typically only approve of things set in a warzone or ethnic war where everyone dies tragically in the end, making an over the top social statement. All that does is make critics think they are special and 'critical'.
What this movie offers is great acting, a great cast, wonderfully fun musical numbers especially with the 'hens' and 'stags'...and a great location where one can believe god and goddess interventions really do happen.
And the plot is based, by the way, off of a WWII Sophia Loren movie...a comedy, but with serious undertones about unwed motherhood...and the daughter didn't get married in that one either, in the end. :)
Cheers All! Just have a glass of wine and enjoy this for what it is...a great, fun movie that you can watch again and again. Worth the money therefore.
Yes this was not my choice and took us almost a year before we viewed it. What a bad choice, because I would have enjoye this a year ago. Great cast of actors. Meryl Streep was great. My wife enjoyed Pierce Bronson and I enjoyed Christine Baranski (same age as me) as Tanya. If you like Glee on FOX then THIS IS FOR YOU.
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
This is a fairly accurate version compared to the theatrical show and definitely fun to watch over and over again!
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
love, love, love!!! I loved this movie...if you havn't seen it, you have too!!!!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.While there is no match for the excitement of attending a live performance of Mama Mia on Broadway, this DVD is an excellent version for in-home viewing. Meryl Streep does a fabulous job of singing & dancing the role of Donna as only this actress extraordinaire can do. And while Pierce Brosnan isn't much of a singer, he is gorgeous to look at. The clever plot is a perfect vehicle to showcase the wonderful ABBA music. And the Greek tourist bureau could easily use the scenes from this film to lure visitors to their lovely islands. Great supporting cast & "joyous celebration"...Mama Mia is a winner!!
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
A fun loving girl flick with great music. Will invoke smiles and make you feel happy.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This movie is fun and funny, Glen Close is great as the mother and the the three dads and the two friends of the mother are just so funny, everyone did such great job sing the ABBA tunes and it flowed so nicely with the movie.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Everyone was talking about how great this movie was, so I had to watch it. It IS great! For me, it brought tears to my eyes during certain scenes & I was cracking up at others. I don't purchase a lot of movies, but I did purchase this one. Really worth it.
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
This has been one of the best purchases I have made in a very long time ! I have enjoyed watching this movie. It has made me cry in parts of it, and has made me laugh in other parts of it! I believe this is one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time !!!! Bravo!
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
Mammia Mia is an great piece of entertainment. The cast is great and very talented. A very enjoyable movie.
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
Great Movie, Superior Cast, Great Music. Funny, Sensative, Emotional.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.The actresses and actors made the picture. It was a movie that you felt like you could join in; as if you were a neighbor. It was a movie my great grandchildren could watch and they range in age 3 yrs. and up. The scenery was breathtaking. The costumes were brillant. Mamma Mia is a movie I could watch everyday and not tire of it.
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Posted Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010
A very enjoyable piece of music and acting.
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