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Mamma Mia! The Movie (Full Screen)

Mamma Mia! The Movie (Full Screen)
Actors: Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgard, Amanda Seyfried
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 196 reviews
Sales Rank: 42

Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6

MPN: MCAD61106622D
UPC: 025195056632
EAN: 0025195056632
ASIN: B001GKJ2FM

Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 16, 2008  (New: Last 30 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. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 12/16/2008 Starring: Meryl Streep Colin Firth Run time: 109 minutes Rating: Pg13

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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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5 out of 5 stars Mamma Mia   January 6, 2009
K. L. Callis (Middle TN, USA)
Fabulous, fun, great acting, sing and dance along. Movies like this are few and far between. I was never an ABBA fan but I love the way these songs are presented. Great for all ages. Meryl Streep is at her best. Very, very well cast and choreographed.


4 out of 5 stars Mamma Mia!   January 6, 2009
BJ Ross (Oklahoma City, OK United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Excellent movie with good bonus features. Fun to watch!
Received very quick delivery by Amazon.



5 out of 5 stars MAMA, MIA   January 6, 2009
Pamela Fuschetto (Hackensack, NJ)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I saw this movie in the theater and loved it, but enjoyed it even more at home. Smart, witty, beautifully scenic and brilliantly acted.

Meryl Streep amazing, Christine Biranski and Julie Walters sheer delights as the girlfriends. Excellent casting and highly enjoyable. Great charisma.

The men, gorgeous to look at, but not singers, so be prepared, made it all the more enjoyable and realistic. Where else can you feast your eyes on Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnan together, every woman's dream. Watch the credits, a really good time.

The youngsters, wonderfully talented but the adults delightfully steal the show.

A really enjoyable experience all around, of course ABBA being the "Winner That Takes It All."



5 out of 5 stars fun, "feel-good" movie   January 5, 2009
Amy E. Barker (Virginia)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

I saw this movie during summer 2008. Best film I saw that summer.

This is the movie version of the Broadway musical, Mamma Mia. The music in the movie uses ABBA songs to tell the story.

If you are interested in seeing a fun, "feel-good" movie, I recommend this one.



5 out of 5 stars A Great "Feel-Good" Movie   January 4, 2009
Jordon (Hohenwald,TN)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

This movie has easily become one of my favorite movies EVER!! I have always loved musicals and after seeing Hairspray in theaters I decided to make it a priority to see all movie musicals on the big screen!! After seeing this I am just as sure that musicals are just getting better.

This movie showcases outstanding performances from all involved!! Whether it be Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, and Julie Walters belting out "Dancing Queen", Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellen Skarsgard singing the brezzy "Our Last Summer", or Meryl simply singing the beautiful ballad "Slipping Through My Fingers" this film is sure to please everyone!!


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