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Mamma Mia! (2008) -- This is the second theatrical trailer for Mamma Mia!, directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Meryl Streep shares her appreciation for the leading men in the movie.
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- A behind the scenes look at a photoshoot with two stars from Mamma Mia! at the Matrix Global Academy.
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Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Interview: Meryl Streep "On doing the film to embarrass her kids"

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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
Catherine Johnson (screenplay)
Catherine Johnson (musical book)
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Release Date:
18 July 2008 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget more
Plot:
The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 9 wins & 13 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(111 articles)
Cooper Feared Failure In Mamma Mia!
 (From WENN. 24 June 2009, 11:56 AM, PDT)

Seyfried Gives Up Her Broadway Dreams
 (From WENN. 15 June 2009, 5:05 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Brilliant feel good laugh out loud film more (511 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Mamma Mia! The Movie (UK) (promotional title) (USA) (promotional title)
Mamma Mia! (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sex-related comments.
Runtime:
108 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The musical numbers differ in some way from the stage version. The songs 'Under Attack', 'One of Us' and 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' were removed from the movie's script. The song 'The Name of the Game' was filmed, but removed from the final cut; it is included as an extra on the DVD release. 'Thank You for the Music' is not part of the film's narrative as it is in on stage but instead placed over the closing credits. The song 'When All is Said and Done' is presented in the movie, but was never part of the stage show. "Fernando," one of Abba's biggest hits, wouldn't fit in the story because it is about war. To placate the Abba fans, you can hear Donna humming a few bars of the song as she walks into the old goat house while the fathers are hiding upstairs. Additionally, all songs presented in the film were more or less re-orchestrated for the film version and thus differ from the stage version as well as the original arrangements. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene where Sophie and her brides maids are trying on their dresses she uses safety pins to shorten the chain straps. When Skye comes in the pins are no longer visible, only the chains. more
Quotes:
Sky: It's my last night of freedom... which is what some might see it, but for me it's the last night before the greatest adventure of my life. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "30 Rock: Mamma Mia (#3.21)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Mamma Mia more

FAQ

Do they ever reveal Sophie's dad?
Why are the background people reacting to what the main characters say, and joining into the singing?
Where was this movie shot?
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231 out of 345 people found the following comment useful.
Brilliant feel good laugh out loud film, 24 June 2008
10/10
Author: fionaallen from United Kingdom

I saw this film at the screening on Sunday and was not too sure of what to expect from it. I hadn't seen the west end show so was not really aware of the story line but that really did not matter.

As soon as the first song started I was loving it! The actors may not be that great at singing but does it matter?! They are actors after all and this is not the west end! The actors play the parts really well and make fun of themselves at the same time. The story line is fun and has laughs for all ages. Julie Waters is her fantastic self in it and Meryl Streep plays the mother really well. The dance scenes are great and well put together. Loads of people in the cinema were singing and dancing in their seats so just enjoy it and have some laughs for a few hours.

If you take it for what it is, a fun laugh out loud film with good actors and fantastic songs, then you will enjoy this film so much.I suspect that this will be a summer box office hit! Enjoy it and have fun - you may need your tissues though as I'm pretty sure some of you will be crying with laughter at some of the scenes.

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