Review of Mambo Italiano (2003) by Rose L — 20 Dec 2007

This was funny. And I believe that's what the director was going for.

This review of Mambo Italiano (2003) was written by Rose L on 20 Dec 2007.

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 Nate C (179) on 13 Dec 2009

Really good. Very well put together. Drew a lot of parallels to my own life. Really enjoyed it…

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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 Linda B (399) on 03 Oct 2016

This is like My Big Fat Greek Wedding…

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By Devryck W (2) on 02 Dec 2011

Forget the critics! This flick is funny as hell, lol…

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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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By Jane H (144) on 17 Feb 2011

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

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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 Pj S (43) on 02 Dec 2011

Forget the critics! This flick is funny as hell, lol…

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By Naysha S (38) on 20 Jan 2012

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

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