Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! (2008)

  • 54% of critics liked it
    (175 reviews)

  • 76% of users liked it
    (382,898 ratings)

Longing to discover the identity of her true father before she exchanges her wedding vows, the daughter of a once-rebellious single mother secretly invites a trio of paternal candidates to her upcoming wedding in this feature adaptation of the beloved stage musical. Independent-minded single mother… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 49 min.
Directed By
Phyllida Lloyd
Written By
Catherine Johnson
Genres
Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 30, 2008 Wide
On DVD
Dec 16, 2008
Universal Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

    A sage once advised being wary of movies in which the people on screen are having more fun than the people in the audience. Mamma mia, was that good advice.

  • Joe Baltake, Passionate Moviegoer

    Streep's 'Mamma Mia!' Is Like Taking a Tiny Vacation

  • Anthony Lane, New Yorker

    The legal definition of torture has been much aired in recent years, and I take Mamma Mia! to be a useful contribution to that debate.

  • Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

    A lot of fun.

  • Dana Stevens, Slate

    The movie's spirit is somewhere between High School Musical and Hedwig and the Angry Inch; it's at once dorkily wholesome and proudly slutty.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Directors C


    The film makers seem to think they can adapt Abba songs into a shakesperean style masterpiece. You can't. It doesn't help the singing is terrible. A lot of people aren't keen on Amanda Seyfried and although she isn't "up there" with let's say...Meryl… More

  • Brad W


    Great musical, but will never watch again, its just really boring and bad acting, but I came for great music and I guess I got my fill.

  • Bethany M


    One of the best musicals!

  • Cassie H


    Absolutely, wonderful music told through the wonderful music of ABBA! You'll love it!!! :) :) :)

  • Nicki M


    Well, here is a movie I never thought I would sit through, but finally I have, due to scoring a free copy. Well, firstly, to my shock, was not as awful as I expected. Mainly due to Amanda Seyfried. Wow, that girl can sing! The ending of the film was also a pleasant surprise. Yes,… More

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