Audience Rating: Parental Guidance
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5050582556087
Format: PAL
Label: Universal Pictures UK
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Pictures UK
Region Code: 2
Release Date: November 24, 2008
Running Time: 105 minutes
Sales Rank: 1
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Theatrical Release Date: 2008

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
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




Rating: - i am the dancing queen !!
The NHS should forget giving out out the huge amount of anti depressants that they do and buy mama mia in bulk and prescribe them with that instead.... this is the most feel good film i have ever know!!! great for nights in with the girlies as you can have a good old boogie and a sing song around the room, great if you have just been dumped altho is has romantic scenes in the fun factor and the comedy will soon make you forget your heartache.A totally cheesy but very vibrant, well put together, funny, ... Read More

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Rating: - The best movie ever
This is a brilliant movie and has alot of comedy in it. The producer has put all of the sngs in the perfect place so they make sense. This film is very funny and I would advise you watch it or if you already have then buy the dvd and cd.
Charlotte Tyson

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Rating: - Pathetic
Pathetic at best. Some scenes piteous.
A bunch of old actress/actors, some of which once at top of their career.
Ideal for nostalgic looser.

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Rating: - Far better than I expected
I went to see this with one of my friends who really wanted to see it but didn't want to go by herself - and having read some reviews, I was prepared for it to be a bit tacky, with some dodgy singing and potentially less than great acting.

But I have to say - with pride - that I absolutely loved it! Came away singing and feeling so happy - it's been such a long time since I've left a film feeling like that. The dodgy singing made me laugh so much and I think that's part of the charm of the ... Read More

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Rating: - Much better than you'd think
I went to see this with my wife and seven year old daughter after much badgering. I'm actually a fan of Abba and think, if anything, they are under-rated (Beatles of the 70s and all that). I heard the rumours of people singing along in the film and that put me off too but, actually, when you suspend your often overwhelming disbelief and just go with it, this is a very entertaining film. It's probably unique in fact, in that it gets away with so many obvious weaknesses of plot and performance and the "pop ... Read More

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