Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences, the Mamma Mia movie soundtrack is the perfect way to liven up the summer. Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 160 cities and 8 languages around the world. Meryl Streep plays an independent, single mother and owner of a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, about to let go of her spirited daughter whom she's raised alone. But the young bride has secretly invited some guests of her own: three men from her mom's past, one of whom is the girl's biological father. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled, in this warm and hilarious adaptation of one of the most popular musicals ever written.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
IF YOU DON'T LIKE THIS, YOU DON'T LIKE ICE-CREAM!:
The title - a favorite expression of Sinatra's - says it all. I've been writing a lot of chamber music reviews recently, and I just had to get this off my chest: I LOVE THIS SOUNDTRACK! My wife dragged me - not quite kicking and screaming, but with definite reluctance on my part - to see Mamma Mia! when it was released last year. (Just to give you an idea, I'm a Stephen Sondheim guy). Bottom line: I loved it. I sang along. I listened as my wife explained why every woman in the theater applauded when... more info
If you loved the movie...:
...then you will love the CD. I liked all the music in the movie and wanted the CD so I could put the music on my ipod.
Very Good:
I just love this soundtrack, it is excellent and brings back the 70's to life with good music
Mamma Mia full tilt:
If you enjoy the music and the movie, then you will want to add this to your collection. Feel good music.
