ABBA - Super Troupers [DVD] [2004]

This documentary was originally released as 'The Winner Takes It All' in 1999. It uses a lot of the same material although some of the 'talking head' interviews have been removed and there is no mention at all now of Abba's manager (Stig Anderson) for some reason. There was a bit too much focus on the fifth anniversary of the musical Mamma Mia for my liking even though Bjorn, Benny and Frida reunite for the occasion. Spoiler alert!!! Agneta doesn't turn up!

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This DVD is a great addition to any collector of Abba and though it is basically an updated version of the earlier "Winner Take's It All" DVD release their are merits to this.Firstly the bonus selections contain interviews with Frida and Bjorn who both appear relaxed and happy in conversation. The main DVD also features most of the available footage of Abba and virtually all their videos are represented. On the downside I found the Pete Waterman commentry irritating although I have no doubt he has a deep respect for the group. At times I was reminded of the tiresome story from "Abba-The Movie" about the D.J trying to interview the band with all the references to Agnetha and the "will she-won't she" attend the Mamma Mia Musicals anniversary. Most fans knew the answer before this was originally aired on tv! Infact at time's this seems like one long trailer for the musical. This is balanced though with material that I hadn't seen before ("Dancing Queen" recording session,"People Need Love" performance..etc) and Frida making her spectacular stage entrance is as wonderful as seeing her deciding what to wear for the event.This production stands up as a show in its own right and is of as much interest to anyone who wants to know more about the ABBA Story as it is to the die hard fans for unseen material.

amazingly good, like it!!

A Great History of one of my favourite groups.

abba fab

Very poor packing by manufacturer. Black plastic tray is absolutely unable to hold the DVD on its place. DVD was scratched at whole surface!!!

For any ABBA fans - this is something you MUST add to your collection. It is hours of pure ABBA Bliss.It focuses around the time of the Mamma Mia 25th Anniversary when Benny, Bjorn, Frida and Agnetha were all invited to London to reunite and celebrate 25 years of ABBA. It shows Benny arriving...and Bjorn...then Frida turns up (sporting a new lovely blonde hair do) but will Agentha show...?The documentary captures the excitement of the event, shows Mamma Mia rehearsals, lots of ABBA footage and some lovely interviews with Bjorn and Frida.Frida, especially, makes a huge contribution to the dvd, giving a long full interview, answering many great questions about her ABBA days etc..and a few times showing that her great humour is still there along with that naughty laugh and mysteriousness she's always had. She is just radiant.The highlights of the dvd for me all surround Frida. Firstly when Frida is in her dressing room and she is combing her hair and then goes into her wardrobe and says "What will i wear tonight? Maybe this? Or maybe this....(and pulls out her Orange Waterloo costume and holds it up to her)...do you know when i last wore this? It was 1974 in Brighton when we won the Eurovison Song Contest with Waterloo...". It's just a lovely little scene. :-)Then when Mamma Mia are performing Dancing Queen on stage and back stage Pete Waterman talks a little about how Frida was his Dancing Queen and he's standing beside her etc and you can hear the Dancing Queen chorus and Frida can't help but sing along "Haaaaving the tiiime of youur liiife - oooohhhh" lol. It's just the most wonderful moment but she is loving it completely and says something about wishing it was them back out there and your heart just melts.The third higlight is just after this when Benny and Bjorn walk out on stage and thank everyone for coming and then say that there is a special lady they would like to introduce and how without her none of this would have ever been possible - FRIDA. And Frida is walked onot the stage with some guy from the cast and she gets her shoe heel caught in the stage floor!! lol It's so funny, she has to stop and pull it out the floor then walks out to stand beside Benny and Bjorn with the shoe in her hand before leaning on Bjorn and Benny helping her put her shoe back on!! It's a great laugh then she ever so sweetly says "As you can see i have not been on stage in a very long time - i even lose my shoe!" It's so sweet and lovely and you just kinda go "Awwwwww Frida!!" lol. :-)Must buy this dvd - even if it's just for that scene! :-)