Review of Mambo Italiano (2003) by Ray J — 16 Jul 2009

This is one FUNNY Canadian film taking place in the Little Italy neighborhood of Montreal. Paul Sorvino and Ginette Reno are hilarious as a modern day Italian immigrant couple.

This review of Mambo Italiano (2003) was written by Ray J on 16 Jul 2009.

Mambo Italiano has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Mambo Italiano (2003)

By Rick Groen (1,350) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 24 Nov 2008

Patterns itself after the Greek model -- that is, more ethnic humour with a contemporary twist…

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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 Addison Macdonald (9) for Premiere (771) on 03 Aug 2016

Perfectly harmless but by no means cinematic. It is unapologetically vying for the same moviegoers that Greek Wedding connected with last summer…

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By Mario A (72) on 08 Jun 2011

Mambo Italiano is an interesting comedy on coming out in an Italian community…

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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 Roxanne R (343) on 09 Apr 2009

It was funny, cute and amusing! This ethnic and gay-themed comedy is set in an Italian neighborhood of Montreal…

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By Eric J (681) on 01 Apr 2011

I love this film, in spite of the poor critic reviews. Enjoy sharing it with others…

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By Naysha S (38) on 20 Jan 2012

The movie is funny and have an incredible way of expressing the conflict between traditions and society evolution. I love it…

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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 Tss5078 (544) on 24 Feb 2013

Mambo Italiano is the story of an Italian immigrant coming out to his old school Italian family…

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