Review of The Mambo Kings (1992) by Pia R — 06 Jul 2008

Great music, touching movie, kind of sad story about love... Moving,moving movie....

This review of The Mambo Kings (1992) was written by Pia R on 06 Jul 2008.

The Mambo Kings has generally received positive reviews.

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It is definitely high energy! It has so many great actors and artists I smiled through the entire movie. The music was live and fun as well…

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By Hazrik S (1) on 21 Nov 2007

Armand assante,antonio bandeiras,latin music..what else can I ask for…

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By Michael A. Smith (689) for Nolan's Pop Culture Review (315) on 08 Jan 2005

Another award worthy performance by Armand Assante that wasn't recognized. And a great song…

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By Marilee A (711) on 18 Apr 2010

This movie and its music instantly grabbed ahold of me. It tells of two Cuban brothers whose dream is to open their own Latin club…

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By Brian S (2,291) on 04 Sep 2007

Somewhat depressing but I loved the cameos- Celia, Tito, and Desi Jr. as his dad…

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By Lee C (414) on 12 Oct 2012

The first movie that introduced me to Mambo. The spirit of Mambo music drove this film from beginning to end…

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By Kathryn D (133) on 18 Aug 2007

Fabulous movie!!! Two of my favourite (hoittt!!!!) actors get to work with a good plot and direction. Sure fire entertainment…

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By Derek Adams (271) for Time Out (7,510) on 09 Feb 2006

A spirited evocation of the mambo craze which swept post-war America, adapted from Oscar Hijuelos' Pulitzer Prize-winning novel…

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By Mitch S (212) on 26 Aug 2007

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