Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried starred in the iconic movie musical “Mamma Mia!” released in 2008, which continues to enjoy a devoted fan following. While fans may have missed some continuity errors in the film, it’s interesting to note that two members of ABBA, the band behind the music, made cameo appearances throughout the movie. For example, Rosie’s cookbook features the same information on both the front and back covers, with just the title, her name, and her photo.
During the boat ride to Kalokairi, Rosie is asked to autograph her cookbook. The front cover displays the title “The Whole Woman Cookbook,” along with Rosie’s full name and a photo of her in the kitchen. Similarly, the back cover also contains the same details, albeit with a different photo of her. Sophie’s artwork showcases sketches of her fiancé and mother, Donna. These sketches can be seen around her room before they are discussed with her fathers. She has numerous drawings of her fiancé Sky and her mother Donna adorning her walls. Additional sketches of Donna in a similar style can also be noticed throughout the movie, including in the old goat house.
Rosie sports a Bangles shirt in her first scene, which is a clever nod to the 1980s all-female pop band. This choice of attire is significant considering Rosie’s history with Donna and the Dynamos.
In one scene, the level of liquid in Tanya’s glass is inconsistent. It is suddenly refilled later, despite being empty previously. Another continuity error occurs during the “Dancing Queen” sequence, where a safety wire attached to a man hanging from a window is visible. The wire is clearly seen when one of the women pulls away a ladder from a man working on the window. This wire is present to ensure the actor’s safety.
ABBA pianist Benny Andersson makes a cameo appearance during the “Dancing Queen” sequence, playing the piano on the dock. It is worth noting a continuity error in the choreography of the song “Super Trouper” where Rosie’s hand suddenly changes amidst different camera angles. In one shot, she attempts to place her right hand into the stacked hands of Donna and the Dynamos, but in the subsequent shot, her right hand holds the microphone while her left hand joins the pile.
Another mistake can be observed when Donna uses a caulking gun to repair the dolphin mosaic in the courtyard. At one point, the tip of the caulking gun breaks off, but in a later scene during her conversation with Sam, the gun is seen with and without the tip inconsistently. Tanya also experiences a wardrobe change glitch during her beach song “Does Your Mother Know.” She starts off barefoot on a paddle boat and while initially walking onto the beach, but suddenly appears wearing white shoes later during her dance break.
An interesting detail surrounding the red flowers decorating Donna’s hotel is that they can also be seen growing outside. This inconsistency is noticeable when the flowers depicted in pictures and patterns in Donna’s hotel are the same ones shown growing in Sophie’s room and Donna’s garden. Additionally, the flowers that Donna puts in Sophie’s hair suddenly disappear in subsequent scenes when Sophie is on her way to the chapel, although some reappear later.
Donna rearranges her rings to accommodate the wedding ring from Sam. Throughout the movie, Donna wears two rings on her left hand and one on her right. After accepting Sam’s proposal, she shifts the ring usually worn on her left ring finger to her right hand, creating space for Sam’s ring.
During the end-credits sequence, the main characters perform the song “Waterloo” dressed in elaborate costumes. While Sam and Bill have their names written on their belts, Harry’s name differs as it appears across his chest. Additionally, Tanya and Rosie have their initials incorporated into their jewelry, with Tanya’s and Rosie’s initials displayed on their necklaces and Donna’s initials engraved on her belt. It’s worth highlighting that Björn Ulvaeus, another member of ABBA, also makes an appearance in the end credits, dressed as a Greek god during the “Waterloo” performance.
Overall, despite these minor continuity errors, “Mamma Mia!” continues to captivate audiences with its timeless music and memorable performances.
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