Review of Mambo Italiano (2003) by Mary P — 05 Jun 2007

Really cute. And not what I expected in the ending.

This review of Mambo Italiano (2003) was written by Mary P on 05 Jun 2007.

Mambo Italiano has generally received positive reviews.

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By Janice Page (130) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 23 Mar 2009

No sophisticated dance, but it moves about with an open heart. And hey, it's at least as funny as that Greek thing…

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By Lisa (155) on 16 Feb 2009

I saw this in a theater where I was the only patron, sat in the middle of the place and lol'd and sang along with all the songs. Loved it…

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By Madeline M (234) on 17 Dec 2008

I know Luke Kirby from Slings & Arrows and wanted to see him in another role. He's pretty adorable, but the movie basically sucks…

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By Ahmed H (145) on 25 Mar 2012

Hilarious and heartfelt a true lesson in being yourself and loving who you are and having faith that your family will do the same…

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By Gail A (79) on 24 Mar 2009

Some of the dialogue is a little forced. Otherwise a good film…

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By I-Onell S (454) on 29 Aug 2010

This movie is hilarious! Great cast and script. It's corny at times, but if you look past that, you will see a good movie…

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By Amanda C (916) on 10 May 2011

Mambo Italiano is a nice, gentle satire of an Italian man coming out to his family…

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By Kim Morgan (275) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 20 Aug 2016

The script is inane, and though Ferri has some funny moments, the acting is annoying or hopelessly bland…

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By Theresa L (103) on 23 Apr 2009

Hilariously accurate depiction of Roman Catholic family…

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By Jose E (37) on 23 Dec 2008

This movie was incredibly funny! I loved every minute of it. I <3 Italians! & gay guys. ;P…

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