Review of Mambo Italiano (2003) by Irene C — 27 Jul 2007

Watched this in a film class. Pretty funny.

This review of Mambo Italiano (2003) was written by Irene C on 27 Jul 2007.

Mambo Italiano has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jane H (144) on 17 Feb 2011

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By Mario A (72) on 08 Jun 2011

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By Frances H (1,591) on 11 Jan 2015

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By Luigi D (52) on 14 Nov 2008

A good movie with some great laughs. Hits the Italian and the Gay Cultures on the head. not fantastic but definately worth a rental fee…

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By Todd S (966) on 21 Apr 2011

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

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By Ahmed T (23) on 09 Apr 2012

I thought that this movie was great and it was really cool. I liked watching it and it was cool. this movie was silly to me also…

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By Robyn M (1,282) on 01 Jul 2012

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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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