Movie Info
Genre
Comedy, Musical, RomanceRelease Date
July 18, 2008MPAA Rating
PG-13Duration
108 min.Production Budget
$65 millionsStudio
Universal PicturesOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Phyllida LloydProducer
Tom Hanks, Benny Andersson, Judy Craymer, Gary Goetzman, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Rita WilsonScreenwriter
Catherine JohnsonStarring
- Meryl Streep as Donna
- Pierce Brosnan as Sam Carmichael
- Colin Firth as Harry Bright
- Stellan Skarsgard
- Julie Walters
- Dominic Cooper as Sky
- Amanda Seyfried as Sophie Sheridan
- Christine Baranski as Tanya
Movie Story
Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 160 cities and 8 languages around the world. Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences, Summer 2008 is the season for "Mamma Mia!"
The three women who created the worldwide smash stage hit--global producer Judy Craymer, writer Catherine Johnson and director Phyllida Lloyd--repeat their roles in bringing this joyful, musical story to the big screen. The Mamma Mia! film is produced by Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman.
Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper join Streep in this celebration of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads.
An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna (Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the spirited daughter she's raised alone. For Sophie's wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends--practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski)--from her one-time backing band, Donna and the Dynamos. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own.
On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna's past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities.
Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs from "Dancing Queen" and "S.O.S." to "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me," Mamma Mia! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found.
Reader's Reviews
Just seen premiere screening and it is BRILLIANT!
posted by Mama Mia on Jun 30, 2008oh gosh. when all is said and done is in it. my friends are coming to see it with me. hopefully they've taken out that word. i can't wait to see Mamma Mia! The movie! I;m so excited! the trailers look so good! wooh. go ABBA
posted by Mamma Mia! on Jul 06, 2008Seen in it Antwerp on Wilkinson's American Movie Day and it's brilliant !
posted by Wizzy on Jul 09, 2008THE READERS REVEW WAS GOOD, BUT I REFER TO THE MOVIE.I SAW THE MOVIE ON THE 11 OF JULY. IF YOU WAN'T TO SEE IT EARLY. GO TO HOYTS IN MELBOURNE CENTRIAL
posted by dell on Jul 13, 2008best movie i have seen!
posted by Love it on Jul 13, 2008Brilliant and funny ! The best movie of 2008 .
posted by rnchez on Jul 13, 2008THE MOST AMAZING MUSICAL I HAVE EVER SEEN...LOVED EVERY SINGLE MOMENT OF IT....WILL WATCH IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN...DANCE AND SING TO ALL THE SONGS!!! LOL
posted by Amy C Northern Irela on Jul 14, 2008best movie ever. i loved every bit of it. seen it 3 times in the last 2 days
posted by meagan on Jul 14, 2008best movie in the world
posted by blonde babe on Jul 16, 2008Saw the screening last night...GREAT!!! LOVED IT!!
posted by knt25 on Jul 16, 2008
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posted by myvix on Jul 16, 2008this movie was the absolute best movie in all of history[my opinion] and i would watch it over, and over , and over again. I love ABBA and their songs and these songs in the movie made me wanna go up and down the aigle and DANCE!! <33
posted by nicole on Jul 18, 2008saw it last night - fabulous! loved it, loved it, loved it, loved it, LOVED IT!
posted by mamma mia lover on Jul 18, 2008superb!!! will be singing the songs for days!! so much fun, everyone clapped at the end. LOVED IT! so fun, pierce brosnan's still got it!! ooh yeah!
posted by bubsy on Jul 18, 2008AWESOME MOVIE!! So great!! The black guy in it with the dreads/afro is hot! =] x
posted by aussie hunni on Jul 18, 2008adorable! i was singing along the whole time! it was very light hearted and excactly what i needed :)
posted by xlollypop3x on Jul 19, 2008When men, women, and children sit in a spellbound state for an entire film, get up to scream, sing, and shout during the credits, dance all the way out of the theater while already promoting the film (via cell phone), it only means two things. The movie is magical, and the critics who say otherwise are wrong!!!!!!!! Watch this one go right to the top and stay there!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by Rg on Jul 19, 2008Wonderful! I loved every song. I think anyone could appreciate this film.
posted by Missy on Jul 19, 2008i love the movie! been a fan of abba songs, the musical mamma mia and now the movie. best movie of 2008.
posted by kristeta on Jul 19, 2008Absolutely loved it and can't wait to see again. I was dancing in my seat and laughed and laughed. A real feel-good movie.
posted by Judy on Jul 19, 2008I saw this movie last night with my friends and we laughed the whole way through!! We're teens who didn't grow up with ABBA but we all agreed that this movie was AWESOOOME!!!! Love Love LOVE it! Can't wait to see it again!
posted by Sarah on Jul 20, 2008Wow! My daughter and I just saw this movie and loved it! The entire audience clapped at the end. I am taking my mom to see it tomorrow.
posted by mediagal on Jul 20, 2008OMG HOW HOT IS PEPPER . . PLAYED BY PHILLIP MICHEAL ... IM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS MOVIE AND PEPPER ... ITT WAS GREAT ... MY ALL TIME FAVE MOVIE NOW IVE SEEN IT 4 TIMES LOVE IT!!!
posted by salt&pepper on Jul 20, 2008Loved it; very well made and the soundtrack was excellent; what a refreshing change from so many serial killer, horror/blood and guts genre we have been treated to for too many years of entertainment.
posted by Squiggles on Jul 20, 2008OMG HOW HOT IS PEPPER . . PLAYED BY PHILLIP MICHEAL ... IM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS MOVIE AND PEPPER ... ITT WAS GREAT ... MY ALL TIME FAVE MOVIE NOW IVE SEEN IT 4 TIMES LOVE IT!!!
posted by salt&pepper on Jul 20, 2008I love this movie soooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!! It was so extremely good, I cried! It should win an Oscar! I can't wait to see it again!!!
posted by girl1205 on Jul 21, 2008you can sleep with the sexy voice from pierce brosnan
posted by annelies tames on Jul 21, 2008The entiont music is spiced up in a origainal sort of way
posted by lim bubblegum on Jul 21, 2008is origanal and enspirering but they should get NEW songs
posted by futre mrs j.jonas on Jul 21, 2008I had to see this movie... twice! I was born in the 80's but I´ve always loved ABBA. The views are so pretty, the music is very catchy and... what can I say... Colin Firth! Brings back old memories! That man gets even better as the years go by. And the dancing scenes... they make you wanna be part of the movie!
posted by tres on Jul 21, 2008AMAZING!!! loved every moment of it. Easily the best film i have seen in a long time!
posted by mamma mia <3 on Jul 23, 2008It was even better than the stage show! I have never seen a musical that the music is so fun and alive!
posted by jazzykat_13 on Jul 23, 2008Fantasic - seen it twice already - one of the best films I've ever seen - stuff the critics - sad if they can't feel pleasure!!!
posted by Mamma Mia! on Jul 23, 2008a brilliant film, have seen 2 other films recently too, hancock and wanted and this was by far the superior of both of them.
posted by elle on Jul 23, 2008This is one of those films that women of all ages can relate to...it's about romance, love, daily tribulations, finding one's self...etc.,etc...I can't wait till the video comes out so I can buy it and watch it as many times as I want.
posted by cm95204 on Jul 24, 20084 generations age 10, 34, 58 and 87 loved every minute, toe tapping, fab cast and great story incorporating all the songs. can't wait to go again, friends already been 3 times and most of work have been too a massive hit.
posted by racquel on Jul 25, 2008Saw the movie tonight--and going to see it all over again tomorrow. It's that wonderful. Highly recommend. It's funny, sweet, GREAT music and actors. I've anxiously waited to see this movie, and I was NOT disappointed. I can't imagine why the critics didn't like it, but I never believe them anyway!!! Go and enjoy.
posted by Abba Fan on Jul 25, 2008I am 61 years old (male) and have NEVER been smitten by a movie like this one has done to me. Four times in the first week. Amanda Seyfried absolutely stole the show.
posted by derbarkasmann on Jul 26, 2008So good that after I saw it on Friday and went back on Saturday and will go again. Will buy the DVD as soon as it's out and will get the sound track now.
posted by Mamma Mia on Jul 28, 2008just loved it. meryl streep was amzing cant wait for the dvd release
posted by gee on Jul 31, 2008I LOVED this movie. So happy & fun! Great performances from ALL the stars but especially Amanda Seyfried & Meryl Streep (My all-time favorite)I never listen to the critics, they are ALWAYS so off in my book!!
posted by bettereck on Aug 02, 2008True entertainment. Just as much fun as the stage production. Will see both again!
posted by cbeneke247 on Aug 02, 2008Best movie Ive ever seen!!! It just made me want to get up and dance...Best movie and i will see it again!!!!
posted by triciahuck@hotmail.c on Aug 05, 2008I absolutely loved Mamma Mia so much so that i have went to see it 4times already Meryl Streep is my all time Favourite Actress i think she was amazing in this Film cannot wait till it comes out on D.V.D xxx
posted by Emma on Aug 08, 2008The critics can stuff it. This movie was a pleasure to watch. The critics may thrive on movies that are full of nothing but violence, pain, profanity, etc. But, it is nice to see a film that is just entertaining and doesn't try to save the world.
posted by Aaron on Aug 11, 2008OMFG it was the best ever film EVER! Ive seen it 6 times already and cant wait till it comes on DVD its so funny and serious IT WAS THE BEST! xx.Katii.xx
posted by Katii...oX on Aug 11, 2008It was the most refreshing movie I have seen in a very long while. Made you want to get up and dance in the isles of the theater. Music was great and so was the story. Going back to see it again and will be the first in line for the dvd.
posted by etee910 on Aug 11, 2008Absolutely the most fun movie I have seen in a long time. Laughter, drama, and just fun.....surprised at how well the actors sing...definitely need another one......
posted by hawaiidja on Aug 11, 2008it is the most amazing film ever! i love it! i espesically love Dominic Cooper ;)
posted by charlie on Aug 13, 2008The best film ever!! i loved everythin about it an meryl streep is jus brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!! love it xxxxxxxxxx
posted by becks on Aug 17, 2008It was GREAT,FABULUS!I have never seen a film like this before and I wish that one day I will meet MERYL STREEP! Unfortunately this is somewhat difficult because I live in GREECE!!!!
posted by M.S. on Aug 20, 2008I took my 10 year old to see this and we were both smiling and laughing the whole movie. As soon as we walked out we went to WalMart and bought the soundtrack. We went the next day with my Mother and sister. Absolutely the best movie I have ever seen. We loved it. Can't wait for it to come out on DVD.
posted by Nettie on Aug 22, 2008Best movie ever love it!!
posted by Mamma mia maniac on Aug 23, 2008I just went with my mother, my two aunts and my grandmother to see this and I am planning on taking my ten year old daughter... it was EXCELLENT!!!!! I had so much fun! My aunts were not sure about seeing a musical, but after watching it we were all laughing singing, dancing and talking about it all the way to our cars! You will LOVE it!
posted by Nikki on Aug 24, 2008Saw this last night - reminds me of our family all girl cruises. Forget about 'wanted to dance in the aisles', we did! When you get past 50 who cares? Just do it!!!! That's what I loved about the movie - Meryl and girlfriends are all over 50, no inhibitions, just enjoying life!
posted by Schmoopymn on Aug 30, 2008I loved mamma mia it was so fun and now i love abba!
posted by Mamma Mia on Sep 01, 2008Nice Job
posted by singeractress85 on Sep 06, 2008I have it 8 times with my husband, daughter, mother, and friends. I downloaded the soundtrack to my MP# and have lost 8 lbs!!!! Meryl rocks!!!
posted by soccer chick on Sep 06, 2008Omg, i love this film. Like, very much.! Went straight and brought the soundtrack. The guy who plays pepper, phillip? well anyway, he's gorgeous.x
posted by Kellzo=] on Sep 10, 2008this movie is the best i cant wait till it comes out on dvd i am going to buy it straight away already got the soundtrack
posted by mamma mia on Sep 12, 2008This film is great i love it got the soundtrack meryl streep is the best
posted by mamma mia 123 on Sep 14, 2008this film is the best film i have ever seen one day i hope i will meet meryl streep cuz she is the best
posted by mamma mia 56 on Sep 14, 2008I've seen it 12 times and am still smiling...Wonderful!
posted by mamma mia on Sep 16, 2008ahhhhhhhhhh love dis show !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 14 times n still amazed....how HOT is Pierce and how FAB is Meryl
posted by Sara Lou on Sep 21, 2008It is the best film EVER!! I have seen it 9 times got the soundtrack and cant wait till it comes out on the 24th of november!!!
posted by madness on Oct 12, 2008i would give it 100 stars but it wont let me!!!!!!!!!!! seen it 9 times, need to see it 78456 times more. thank you for the music cast of mamma mia!
posted by Mammamiafan on Oct 17, 2008magical film full of cheesy fun humour emotion dancing singing sensation!!think this will become the highest selling dvd ever meryl streep is sensational 5 stars isnt enough !!!
posted by john on Oct 27, 2008This movie was the BEST summer movie of the summer. Meryl Streep is absolutely amazing!!
posted by lucy fan on Oct 30, 2008the best movie
posted by eleni on Nov 04, 2008absolutely best movie ever!!! seen it 18 times (so far...) Proof positive that God is a woman and her name is Meryl Streep !
posted by dv8 on Nov 18, 2008I think it is the best movie in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by mamma mia lover on Dec 29, 2008Mamma Mia is the best movie i ever seen... i luv u, Meryl..... u're the very very very best actress in the world....
posted by Mabezz on Jan 08, 2009this movie is literally my favorite movie EVER! I bought the DVD when it came out, and I can never get sick of watching it over and over again! amanda and meryl both have amazing voices!
posted by mamma mia! fan on Jan 20, 2009i think this show is so good because it has comedy and music some of the acter and actreses r comedy ppl this is the best movie i'v ever seen
posted by miky mama mia rocks on Jan 23, 2009its good!!! and its fine!!!
posted by cute124 on Feb 24, 2009Iam doing the next sequel it is called PAPPA PIA I hope we could plan this sometime in the summer of this year or next year
posted by PAPPA PIA on Mar 14, 2009it was awsome
posted by lollypop on Apr 21, 2009es la mejor pelicula que he visto en mi vida is a beautifull movie and crazy
posted by zurisadai on Apr 21, 2009The trailers were really good, really showed what Mamma mia was like. When i saw Mamma mia i loved it, and so when i saw the trailers they were just as good!
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