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Mamma Mia!
2008 108 min Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.6
Comedy, Romance
Director: Phyllida Lloyd
🎭 Based on
«Mamma Mia!»
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Description
A spirited young bride-to-be living with her single mother on a small Greek island secretly invites three of her mother's ex-boyfriends in hope of finding her biological father to walk her down the aisle.
Budget:
$52M
US Gross:
$144.33M
Worldwide:
$609.84M
Starring
Meryl Streep
Actor
Pierce Brosnan
Actor
Amanda Seyfried
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2009
— Worst Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2009
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Breakthrough of the Year: Best Actress
Razzie Awards 2009
— Worst Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2009
— Best Original Score
BAFTA 2009
— Best British Film
BAFTA 2009
— Carl Foreman Award for Most Promising Newcomer
Key opinion
Mamma Mia! is a polarizing adaptation that functions primarily as a high-energy, feel-good musical experience for fans of ABBA. While many viewers praise the infectious joy and Meryl Streep’s lead performance, critics frequently cite its thin screenplay and uneven musical execution as significant flaws.
| Acting | Meryl Streep anchors the film with a vibrant and emotionally resonant performance that elevates the material. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a joyful, mood-boosting spectacle that effectively utilizes ABBA’s iconic songbook. | |
| Screenplay | The script is widely viewed as thin and clichéd, often serving only to bridge the gap between musical numbers. | |
| Acting | Opinions on vocal performances are split; some find the cast's singing charming and authentic, while others find the technical quality of the non-professional singers distracting or weak. | |
| Pacing | The transition between dialogue and musical numbers is viewed by some as an energetic integration, while others find the shifts abrupt and disjointed. |