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| Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Actors: Julie Walters, Stellan Skarsgaard, Colin Firth, Christine Baranski, Amanda Seyfried
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Category: DVD
List Price: £29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 441
Format: Pal
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: DVD
Running Time: 105 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.7 x 1.7
EAN: 5050582591521
ASIN: B001FRZ9UI
Release Date: November 24, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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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Musical funtion required some work. December 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this as a present for my mum, she loves the film, I haven't seen it and have no plans too, however when I received the package, the musical function on the box failed to work. This was resolved by removing the foam insert and then removing the batteries, cleaning them and the clips they go into with a little sand paper and then reinserting them. Problem solved and it now works fine, no idea why this may have happened but the metal contacts seemed to have corroded on the surface.
 Quite simply, the best "feel good" film.....ever..... December 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Quite simply, the best "feel good" film.....ever.....
If you're the person who hasn't seen this film, what's up????
The only people who wont like this film are those with a sence of humour bypass and a penchant for being grumpy scrooges.
Buy, buy, buy.
 Worst Film Ever Made?? December 8, 2008
9 out of 68 found this review helpful
I took my wife to see this film, she'd wanted to see it for some time so I felt duty bound to go with her. She enjoyed the film immensely, I hated it with a vengeance.
Poorly acted, lousy songs (well it was Abba stuff so that was to be expected) and sentimental hogwash. It must be one of the worst films ever made along with such disasters (sic) as Pearl Harbour, Titanic et al.
To all men out there - AVOID.
I'm only giving it one star because the system won't allow me to enter my review with no stars, or , more appropriately, a minus score.
Feel-good film for all the family November 26, 2008
33 out of 35 found this review helpful
I am what you might call a Mamma Mia addict - I saw it five times at the cinema, and am just about to start watching the DVD for the second time since it arrived on Monday. There is a very good reason for it....the film is fantastic! So funny and light-hearted, and even though some of the singing is quite ropey, this only adds to the film's charm. Meryl Streep's rendition of "The Winner Takes It All" is incredible. If you never buy another DVD again, buy this one! (And the gift set with diary, pen and "surprise" is good too!)
Mamma Mia! Gift Set [2008] November 25, 2008
60 out of 63 found this review helpful
What can I say about this great film. Mamma Mia! How can you resist it! Fantastic movie. If you've not already seen it, give it a go, it's the best 'feel good' film in a long time. If you've already seen it, then you know what I mean. I received my DVD yesterday and have watched it twice already. Maybe one day I'll get fed up of it, but don't know when!
The film may not be to everyone's taste, but good for most tastes. There's a bit of comedy, romance and sadness, with a good happy ending. Easy to watch too. Lovely setting. The well known stars live up to their reputation by giving a great performance. You don't have to be an Abba fan, but with most Abba tunes, can't help tapping your feet. Overall, a good watchable film.
The gift set was extra special with book and pen, a little souvenir, good for giving as a present.
My seller is recommendable, quick delivery of item, impressive, thank you.
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