Review of Mambo Italiano (2003) by Naysha S — 20 Jan 2012

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

This review of Mambo Italiano (2003) was written by Naysha S on 20 Jan 2012.

Mambo Italiano has generally received positive reviews.

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By Julian A (117) on 19 Nov 2008

It's kinda like a My Big Fat Greek Wedding, only Italian and gay... and minus the wedding, the gay one anyways. Good for a few laughs…

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 03 Feb 2010

So desperately eager to please: Gaudreault doesn't offer much in the way of wit or originality, but he's determined to win us over with sheer…

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The parents were hilarious, and I enjoyed many parts of the movie, but was kind of bored in other parts, so it was a so-so for me…

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If Gaudreault's 90-minute pilot ever makes it to television, French-Canadians can look forward to their own Italian version of A.K.A. Pablo…

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The broad comedy is somewhat strained and obvious, and the hyper-real atmosphere encourages the cast to slice the prosciutto a little thickly…

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

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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 Theresa L (103) on 23 Apr 2009

Hilariously accurate depiction of Roman Catholic family…

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