Review of Mambo Italiano (2003) by Ian E — 20 Aug 2007

One of the best gltb flick i've seen. funny! really funny!!!

This review of Mambo Italiano (2003) was written by Ian E on 20 Aug 2007.

Mambo Italiano has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ryan D (1,234) on 03 Nov 2010

Very cute. The movie is just as much about being italian as being gay, probably more so…

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By Desson Thomson (1,673) for Washington Post (9,851) on 22 Mar 2014

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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 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 Gail A (79) on 24 Mar 2009

Some of the dialogue is a little forced. Otherwise a good film…

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By Bradford G (85) on 10 Apr 2010

If you've ever seen MY Big Fat Greek Wedding, this is the next movie to see…

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By Charlie R (148) on 10 Jan 2010

Funny comedy about stereotypes of gays and italians…

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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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By Jose E (37) on 23 Dec 2008

This movie was incredibly funny! I loved every minute of it. I <3 Italians! & gay guys. ;P…

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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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