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18 July 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget morePlot:
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 synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Pegg's Film Tops U.K. Box Office Chart (From WENN. 8 October 2008, 5:09 AM, PDT)
Mamma Mia! Keeps Singing Atop Global Box Office Chart (From WENN. 6 October 2008, 12:07 PM, PDT)
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Amanda Seyfried | ... | Sophie Sheridan |
 | Stellan Skarsgård | ... | Bill Anderson |
 | Pierce Brosnan | ... | Sam Carmichael |
 | Nancy Baldwin | ... | Sam's PA |
 | Colin Firth | ... | Harry Bright |
| Heather Emmanuel | ... | Harry's Housekeeper |
| Colin Davis | ... | Harry's Driver |
 | Rachel McDowall | ... | Lisa |
 | Ashley Lilley | ... | Ali |
 | Meryl Streep | ... | Donna Sheridan |
 | Julie Walters | ... | Rosie |
 | Christine Baranski | ... | Tanya |
| Ricardo Montez | ... | Stannos |
| Mia Soteriou | ... | Arina |
 | Enzo Squillino Jr. | ... | Gregoris |
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Mamma Mia! The Movie (UK) (promotional title) (USA) (promotional title)Mamma Mia! (Germany)
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Rated PG-13 for some sex-related comments.Parents Guide:
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USA:108 min | Argentina:108 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:PG | Australia:PG | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Sweden:Btl | Netherlands:AL | Finland:S | Malaysia:U | USA:PG-13 (certificate #44470) | South Korea:12 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | UK:PG | Singapore:PG | Norway:A | Portugal:M/6 | Hong Kong:IIA | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:Atp | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | South Africa:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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‘Mamma Mia!’ was the first film to be shot on the new 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios following a fire after Casino Royale (2006) wrapped. The new 59,000 sq ft stage was used for song and dance numbers that could not be filmed in the sun in Greece. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: During one song an extra is up a ladder and has the ladder pulled out from underneath him leaving him hanging from the window ledge. When the angle changes to a close up of him the safety wire can be seen going out of his clothes and up into the window. moreSoundtrack:
I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do moreFAQ
Is "Mamma Mia" based on a book?Where was this movie shot?
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Went to see Mamma Mia without particularly high expectations. Not being a big connoisseur (or even fan) of musicals, I didn't really know what to expect. Though I adore ABBA, I never bothered to watch the stage production of Mamma Mia. But having a cinema membership, I didn't have much to lose (no money, at least), so I went for it. And boy, am I glad that I did! I can safely say that I enjoyed every second of it. And I'm not even ashamed to admit it!
Give Meryl Streep another Oscar and get it over with already. If she could get a nod for the Devil Wears Prada, she definitely deserves one for this. She really let her hair down on this one. Mrs. Streep can obviously not pass for a trained singer, but somehow, it just doesn't seem to matter. It just really worked in the movie (unlike -say- Helena Bonham Carter's singing in Sweeney Todd). When I heard Meryl's rendition of "The winner takes it all" in advance, it lowered my expectations considerably, but in its context, it totally made sense.
Most of all though, this movie was just sheer fun. People were clapping, laughing...Rarely have I seen an audience as enthusiastic. The crowd especially responded well to Meryl and her two cronies (arguably the strongholds of the movie). Also, because I had never seen the musical before, I was amazed (and amused) at the inventive ways in which they managed to incorporate so many ABBA-songs. Equally brilliant was the way the extras (usually some Greek old women) were deployed throughout the movie...And then of course the setting (beautiful Greece) was mesmerizing...
Basically, Mamma Mia is a superb musical that doesn't take itself too seriously. If you're just a little bit crazy and want to have a good laugh, if you love ABBA, want to see Meryl Streep like you've never seen her before or if you simply have a secret crush on Colin Firth and/or Pierce Brosnan (his singing was nothing short of hilarious), you will LOVE this movie. Best summer flick so far. Warmly recommended.