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- Based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name, this movie is a frothy concoction that manages to entertain despite the fact that it's disjointed, nonsensical, and fairly cheesy. Onstage, you can forgive all these shortcomings -- the music, the dancing, and the theatricality of it all sweep you away. But on-screen it's a more hazardous bet.
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Jul 17, 2008 · The film version has the advantage of possessing Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth and Julie Walters, but their assets are stretched fairly thin. And there are the wall-to-wall songs by ABBA, if you like that sort of thing.
Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan.
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- Phyllida Lloyd
- PG-13
- Meryl Streep
Mamma Mia!, whatever detractors might say, has been one of the most successful stage shows of recent times. Supported by the same director and original band members, the movie may well reach the similar fan bases. Or just the party spirit in all of us. 227 out of 345 found this helpful.
Jun 28, 2008 · Rated PG-13, 98 minutes. Opens: July 4 in the U.K.; July 18 in North America (Universal Pictures) A marvelous cast topped by Meryl Streep in one of her smartest and most entertaining performances...
Inventive song-and-dance numbers, with a Greek chorus of island residents, and hilarious pratfalls ensue as the wedding preparations go on amid the lighthearted family drama. Full Review ...
Upbeat, silly ABBA musical has sexual innuendos. Read Common Sense Media's Mamma Mia! review, age rating, and parents guide.
Jul 18, 2008 · Mamma Mia!: Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. With Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, Pierce Brosnan, Nancy Baldwin. The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.
