Review of Mambo Italiano (2003) by Samuel L — 03 Jun 2007

Sooo cute. Finally an entertaining movie with a plot! With good acting. Mmm.

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This review of Mambo Italiano (2003) was written by Samuel L on 03 Jun 2007.

Mambo Italiano has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nate C (179) on 13 Dec 2009

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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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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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