Review of Mambo Italiano (2003) by Jane H — 17 Feb 2011

I'm a sucker for family conflict movies. What can I say? The Italians are crazy!

This review of Mambo Italiano (2003) was written by Jane H on 17 Feb 2011.

Mambo Italiano has generally received positive reviews.

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A really fun and sweet gay romantic comedy with lovely characters, supportive family (kinda) and some enjoyable Italian culture…

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By Rudolph R (5) on 15 Aug 2009

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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By Garrick J (50) on 18 Feb 2009

This is a cleverly written movie, BUT I can't believe that in all of Canada they could not find suitable Italians to play the main roles…

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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 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 Charlie R (148) on 10 Jan 2010

Funny comedy about stereotypes of gays and italians…

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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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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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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 Ray J (665) on 16 Jul 2009

This is one FUNNY Canadian film taking place in the Little Italy neighborhood of Montreal…

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