Mamma Mia Movie Reviews
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.Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Writer: Catherine Johnson (writer)
Release Date: 18 July 2008 (USA)
Genre: Comedy | Musical | Romance
Tagline: A mother. A daughter. Three possible fathers. Take a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget
Plot: The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular ’70s group ABBA.
Starring: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Christine Baranskimore cast
Themes: Wedding Bells, Keeping a Secret, Mothers and Daughters, Discovering One’s Heritage
Sypnosis
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 Skarsgård, 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.
Reviews
You and a friend can win the exclusive opportunity to cruise aboard the very boat that will feature in the forthcoming MAMMA MIA! movie. Take the Flying Dolphin from Skiathos and tie up for three nights on the idyllic Greek island of Skopelos, where the stars of MAMMA MIA! are currently filming on location. For one glorious night, drift off to the sound of the waves as they gently lap the boat. A truly unique experience is guaranteed with a behind the scenes tour of the film set and the various locations on the island.
I always say that musicals just aren’t my thing. Maybe it’s the after effects of being forced to watch The Sound Of Music as a kid way more times than anyone should. But in recent years I’ve discovered that the modern musical ain’t so bad. I believe it started with Moulin Rouge, and flowed into Chicago, than last year with Dreamgirls and this year with Hairspray. I haven’t seen Sweeney Todd yet, but I’m betting I’ll like it. Either musicals have changed, or I’ve just come to appreciate them.
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 Skarsgård, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper join Streep in this celebration of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads.
