User Score
9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 52
  2. Negative: 2 out of 52

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  1. FredK
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    To all those who dismiss this lovely film, get a life.
  2. DeniseB
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    I Love this movie. I have watched It over and over. My all time favorite.
  3. danys.
    Feb 5, 2005
    10
    It is the best of all ther romantic movies it's a great movie!!!
  4. MariaA.
    Jan 17, 2005
    9
    Sweet, tender comedy about the importance of having a dream in life and learning to take risks.
  5. AshleyC.
    Dec 3, 2004
    10
    My favorite movie of all time. It was my inspiration to start ballroom dancing...and now I can't stop!
  6. BethC.
    Nov 5, 2004
    10
    A sweet, predictable film, yet with momentary suspension of disbelief, a real enjoyment to watch.
  7. MohammedH.
    Jul 21, 2004
    10
    I will give 100 points for this movie if could its great i love, i love can't wait to see it again.
  8. CandaceS.
    Apr 5, 2004
    10
    I loved this movie! I can't wait to watch it again!
  9. MollieH.
    Apr 5, 2004
    10
    I loved this movie! My family watched it over and over again. It's great!
  10. KimberleyB.
    Dec 20, 2003
    10
    This is one of the best romantic films i've ever seen. Its not just your ordinary chick flick. 10/10 all the way!!
  11. Andrew
    Oct 21, 2003
    10
    Great movie, and like everyone else, I want to know where i can get the soundtrack.
  12. MariS.
    Sep 29, 2003
    10
    Lovely!!!!!!!! I loved it.. but i want the soundtrack!!! where can i find it??????
  13. M.Najib
    Jul 21, 2003
    10
    Brilliant movie.
  14. MurrayR.
    Apr 27, 2003
    10
    I never new it could exist, a great Irish movie and has had a hell of an influence, i loved every second and i want the soundtrack.
  15. KellyG.
    Apr 14, 2003
    10
    The dancing is brilliant! (Except on Oliver's part -who can't dance at all!) The music is fab! Where can you get the soundtrack?
  16. PavolC.
    Apr 11, 2003
    10
    This is great movie. Football and dancing this is my job. In my language (SVK): Bol to skvely film, najlepsi aky som kedy videl.
  17. AngelaO.
    Jan 1, 2003
    10
    I have been looking for this movie forever. I loved it so much. It's a dream movie for a girl. Dancing, hot boy, romantic setting. MMmmm... want to watch it right now.
  18. SaraP.
    Dec 30, 2002
    10
    I loved this movie. Keri Russell is beautiful, and I love the song they danced to in Olivers pool. Where can I find it? What's it called!!!
  19. NeedSoundtrack!!
    Dec 18, 2002
    9
    I loved it!! but i'm lookin for all the songs on it, i found the main one- Digee Dime by burlap to cashmere!
  20. Rachel
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    I loved it! It really does make you wish you were Keri Russel does it not?! But where on earth is the soundtrack, great music and I really love the main love song.
  21. IluvWilliamash
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    Wiliam Ash is SOOOOOOOOO HOT!!!!!!!!!1 I loved the whole movie so much! I also really love the soundtrack. But William Ash is so hot!
  22. KatieS.
    Nov 25, 2002
    10
    Danny....what a hottie!
  23. StevenS.
    Nov 20, 2002
    9
    Great film. it has everything, romance, comedy and the great sport football. great soundtrack though i can't find it anywhere. watch it.
  24. RobertR.
    Nov 16, 2002
    9
    One of the finest and most hope-filled films about young people I have seen in years. Don't miss it. Lovely characters and attractive actors. Wonderful humor.
  25. WardE.
    Nov 6, 2002
    9
    The name of the song is ONE NIGHT by THE CORRS.
  26. KrissyC.
    Aug 20, 2002
    10
    I love william ash!!! it's a fun movie. makes you want to fall in love. i love the soundtrack too!!!
  27. LatinDancer
    Jul 27, 2002
    10
    I thought the movie was great, sure it once again contained the happily ever after, mind you, unrealistic ending - but you know what? Life is depressing enough, the movies we watch should serve as a mechanism for escaping what's real, and focusing on our dreams - and many people dream to be happy, to fall in love, and to be content for life. Definitely worth seeing.
  28. Jella
    Jul 1, 2002
    10
    I think it is a wonderful movie! Regardless of the title...They are doing a Samba in the movie as they say they are throughout the entire thing. It's just a wonderful movie though - but that's just my opinion.
  29. Pete
    Feb 4, 2002
    10
    It was funnier and more upbeat the more I watched it, and heard punch lines I missed the first, second, third, and forth time I saw it. But why did the title have Mambo when they were doing the Samba? Sign me, curious in sacratomato, ca.
  30. DanielleB.
    Jan 28, 2002
    10
    I thought that this film was great.
  31. KelseyC.
    Jan 13, 2002
    9
    This movie was adorable! I really want to know more about William Ash, too. Sure, it wasn't the most orginal, moving film of the year, but it was entertaining and sweet.
  32. StephanieJ.
    Dec 30, 2001
    10
    I love William Ash! (He was the heart throb who swept Keri Russel off her feet) He's so hot! AHHHHH!
  33. LeannaH.
    Dec 1, 2001
    9
    They could have made the leading "boyfriend" a little more realistic, like anyone would look or act like that! But all in all I thought it was a very well thought out film.
  34. ReenaP.
    Apr 26, 2001
    10
    This is such a beautifully written film...very youthfull...a lot of love and passion...an all around lovely film.
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Reviewed by: Robert Horton
    40
    Everything about the movie is fine and dandy and dull.
  2. Splashy and sweetly romantic, if hopelessly unimaginative.
  3. Reviewed by: John Hartl
    50
    (Ash and Russell) generate just enough tension to keep the audience interested.