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
- Amanda Seyfried as Sophie
- Christine Baranski
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
4 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, 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, 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, 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, 2008
is 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2008watch full movie on myvix
posted by myvix on Jul 16, 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, 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, 2008Seen in it Antwerp on Wilkinson's American Movie Day and it's brilliant !
posted by Wizzy on Jul 09, 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, 2008Just seen premiere screening and it is BRILLIANT!
posted by Mama Mia on Jun 30, 2008
