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79 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Starring: Danny Aiello, Edoardo Ballerini
  • Summary: Set on one lively night at a trendy restaurant in the TriBeCa area of New York City, this is a rapid-fire tale of gangsters, gourmet food, high-flying chefs, bookies and obnoxious patrons made real with snappy dialogue and an experienced ensemble cast. (Access Motion Picture Group)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    100
    A funny, frenetic, and often quite touching microcosm of the Big Apple life itself, essayed by a pitch-perfect cast and boasting authentic urban flavors.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    90
    Effortlessly graceful and burnished to a glow, Dinner Rush is surely as satisfying as any of the delicious-looking food served at Louis' restaurant -- and is as full of surprises as any dish Udo ever concocted.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Frank Lovece
    40
    Despite the Lear-like trappings and the talented young cast, which does its work with considerable grace, it has little momentum or punch.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. MaryannM.
    10
    Danny was outstanding in this performance as portraying the "Old county" traditional Italian father along with its culture. The demonstration of cooking fine continental cuisine was genuinely captured on the screen than I have ever seen. The climax at the end was a perfect twist and perfect timing. This movie can only validate realists mindset and represents a culture truly missed.… Expand
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