Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences, this summer is the season for Mamma Mia! 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
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I can't believe that there are people who can rate this CD 5 stars. Pierce Brosnan's awful singing alone drags this cd down to at best a 3. It's painful to watch him try to sing in the movie and equally painful on this CD. I rated it a 3 because the women were able to carry it off and in the movie Merle Streep and Amanda Seyfried did a great job in both the acting and singing department. Why these men, esp Brosnan, were cast in this movie when they clearly have no voices beats me. My guess is that someone... more info
These People Can't Sing!:
Don't get me wrong. The movie is wonderful. The music is wonderful. And the ACTORS (yes, they are actors, not singers!) put so much heart and energy into their musical performances that their lack of singing ability is not too distracting while watching the movie. But, just to listen to a soundtrack? Save yourself some disappointment and get "ABBA Gold," instead!
Wonderful:
If you loved the movie then this CD is a wonderful addition to any music selection. I actually gave this CD to my 86 year old grandmother for Christmas. Believe it or not but she won't take the thing out of her car cd player. She listens to it everywhere she goes. Highly suggest anyone who loves musicals to purchase this. Age makes no difference as I have pointed out here.
Mamma Mia!:
Wonderful CD if you loved the musical or the movie; Meryl Streep is a particularly fine singer, and all the tracks carry the easy gaiety of the show. A clarification (that I was looking for when purchasing) is that these are indeed the songs from the show/movie itself, NOT the original ABBA songs (not to be missed either).
