Review of Mambo Italiano (2003) by Sam W — 05 Jun 2007

Great!! another amazing family video find!!

This review of Mambo Italiano (2003) was written by Sam W on 05 Jun 2007.

Mambo Italiano has generally received positive reviews.

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Intent on offering viewers a good time yet manages to sneak in considerable substance in a disarming, even old-fashioned manner…

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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 Charlie R (148) on 10 Jan 2010

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

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

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By David K (1,644) on 24 Mar 2011

If you enjoyed My Big Fat Greek Wedding then you will love this movie with a gay twist…

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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 Marjorie Baumgarten (1,950) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 16 Mar 2016

Disappointing flop that is best left off your dance card…

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By Chris Kaltenbach (562) for Baltimore Sun (1,823) on 17 Dec 2008

Unless you think My Big Fat Greek Wedding was the height of genius, there's little reason to sit though another version…

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This movie is hilarious! Great cast and script. It's corny at times, but if you look past that, you will see a good movie…

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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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