Mamma Mia! The Movie (Widescreen) |  | Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Actors: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  648 reviews
Sales Rank: 798
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Running Time: 109 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD61101999D
UPC: 025195015882
EAN: 0025195015882
ASIN: B001GKJ2DY
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 16, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
THE STORY OF A BRIDE-TO-BE TRYING TO FIND HER REAL FATHER FROM THREE POSSIBLE CANDIDATES, TOLD USING SONGS BY THE POPULAR '70S GROUP ABBA. BASED ON THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL.
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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 mama mia July 29, 2010
Shirley L. Garciascott
I love getting movies on Amazon. I must say, i usually buy used and i am very pleased to say that every movie I have bought has been wonderful.. Thank you very much..
Mamma Mia July 27, 2010
Joseph M. Wethington (Canton,Mich)
Great entertainment, excellent cast, very different for today. Thoroughly enjoyed this movie, definately a feel good movie. I'M Usually not abig musical type fan but this movie had the right mix of everything. Amanda Seyfried is radiant and good at whatever she does, and definately a great looking young lady. Very good cast arround her. i'm also a fan of Abba.
Great Musical! July 25, 2010
Janet Rafail (Springfield, MO)
I have watched this DVD many, many times and I never get tired of it!
Better on stage, but not bad. July 22, 2010
S. Streck (Minneapolis)
So the first time I saw a production of this I was only about seven years old and I absolutely adored it. When I heard it was coming out as a movie I became extremely excited. But sadly, like many movies, my hopes for it were crushed.
I don't remember much about it but I do remember that the acting WAS rather poor. The story line was good, considering they just took the original and played around with it a little bit to make it good movie material. Notice I say good, not great, material. As for the singing, many who gave this movie a 1 star review mentioned how terrible the singing was. I for one found the singing actually pretty good. Some of it was pretty ear wrenching but for the most part I can't complain. I know nothing of directing so I can't say anything about that.
For a family movie it is a pretty okay present to give to a loved one who enjoys musicals. It is not nearly as good as a classic like The Sound of Music, but it's still a "going to see eventually" movie. My friends, and family, all very much enjoyed it.
good movies July 22, 2010
james wheelock (apo, ap United States)
great movie and was shipped quick and in perfect condition. the film is very entertaining including the parts when pierce brosnan ATTEMPTS to sing. very funny!
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