Mamma Mia! Soundtrack (by Various Artists, Soundtrack)

common sense media says

Big, fun ABBA musical featuring Hollywood actors.


parents & educators say
  • 29% say sexual content is an issue
  • 29% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this movie soundtrack is adapted from the hit Broadway musical which features the songs of ABBA that were in the play and on their albums. There's some minor sexual innuendo and playful talk, but nothing remotely threatening. It's all about the music, and it's fun for the whole family.

Positive messages: Small, playful talk about minor love affairs/jealousy: "I've had a few love affairs/they didn't last very long" and "And I'm possessive/it isn't nice."
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some minor sexual innuendo: "Honey, honey how he thrills me/he's a love machine/oh, he makes me dizzy.../honey, honey, let me feel it," "I can see what you want/but you seem pretty young to be searching for that kind of fun," "You're a teaser/you turn 'em on/leave 'em burning and then you're gone" and "Gimme gimme gimmea man after midnight."
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Promoting the release of the movie Mamma Mia!.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: One mention about smoking as an only vice.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about the fact that such big actors are starring in this film adaptation of the hugely successful Broadway musical. Do you think it is fair to use such popular stars for the sake of generating audience revenue, or should studios also consider the theater actors who made the Broadway play so successful? Would you be more likely to see a movie if it features big-name celebrities?

What's the story?

What's the story?

Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast (including Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Amanda Seyfried) in lending her vocals on MAMMA MIA!, the soundtrack to the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved and enduring musical. The movie brings the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to the big screen, and the soundtrack includes 18 fun tracks from the movie.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

The same producers who brought the musical Mamma Mia! to the stage are bringing it to movie audiences, so fans shouldn't worry about whether the film version soundtrack satisfies -- it does. Granted, these actors aren't known for their singing ability, but they may surprise you. Meryl Streep can indeed sing -- and sing well -- as shown on the heartfelt "Winner Takes it All." Newcomer Amanda Seyfried (Mean Girls) is a revelation with her clear, colorful vocal range, and even the dashing Brosnan manages to carry a tune, albeit a little lackluster, but we'll forgive his mediocrity because we know how good he looks while he's singing the tunes on the big screen. The Broadway musical was a hit because of the great music and heart-warming, funny story. The same wonderful music carries onto the movie soundtrack, so fans get a little more of what they already love.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: July 8, 2008
Label: Decca Records
Genre: Soundtrack

This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 7 parent & educator reviews:
  • 29% say sexual content is an issue
  • 29% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking

Most useful reviews by all members

oniongirl
teen, 14 years old
 
AWESOME MUSIC!!!!
I LUV THIS SOUNDTRACK! there are some sexual refrences, but very few and they are pretty mild. you will be singing and dancing along to this as soon as you get in into the CD player!

Pookies Mom
parent of 8 year old
 
Love it -- but there is one swear word in the song "Mama Mia"
Love it! However, there is one song that has a swear word when one of the characters is speaking a line in the middle of the song "Mama Mia"....

Chrihddjason
kid, 12 years old
 
Mamma Mia! Soundtrack Review
Rating: ON 6+ for dialogue and adult content

 
I laughed
i'm very happy, so..

MissE1000
teen, 16 years old
 
Generally for all ages
Although I would NOT recommend the movie for anyone under 14, the soundtrack is generally clean and not a problem. Parents can listen to it with kids around, though I would recommend skipping the song "When All is Said and Done," as one line is "And not too old for sex" (you might wanna skip it anyway just because Pierce Brosnan sings it).

Jersey50sParent
parent of 9 year old
 
Not for Tweens
Come on! The woman doesn't know who the father of her daughter is! Why is this appropriate for an 8 or 9 or even 10 year old? 13 or older, I think. Maybe even older than that. It's not that it's so shocking, but ,.. what kind of a message are we sending to our kids? Have sex with so many people and give birth! Who cares! As long as we can all be nice to eachother! Alls well that ends well??? Ugh,.............

 
It, a beutiful movie one of the best movie of the year 2008

 
yyy
This is a very FUN musical album. I think that it is okay for tweens at 12 but some iffy stuff.

poopoo123
parent of and 2 , 4 , 5 , 17 , 20 , 23 year old
 
its great

Tsion
parent of 15 year old
 
A Fun and Catchy Soundtrack!
The MAMMA MIA! Soundtrack is great. The CD is all fluff and fun, with great vocals, including the surprising Meryl Streep and the outstanding Amanda Seyfried. The only objectionable content are some innuendos that are light and non-graphic, but are used several times. They detail them in the CommonSemse review. It's great for all. You can pass over some of the more innuendo-heavy songs for little kids, but they will love the catchy tunes and irresistible lyrics. Highly recommended.

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