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  • 2003
  • R
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2003
  • R
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 28 m

Summary Adapted from the successful play by the same name, the movie explores further the subtleties and complexities of a quintessential Italian family -- a family straddling the cultures, traditions, and mores of the old and new worlds. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)

Directed By: Émile Gaudreault

Written By: Steve Galluccio, Émile Gaudreault

  • 2003
  • R
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2003
  • R
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 28 m

Mambo italiano

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 26 Critic Reviews
41
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 12 User Ratings
6.6
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Summary Adapted from the successful play by the same name, the movie explores further the subtleties and complexities of a quintessential Italian family -- a family straddling the cultures, traditions, and mores of the old and new worlds. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)

Directed By: Émile Gaudreault

Written By: Steve Galluccio, Émile Gaudreault

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 26 Critic Reviews
41
19% Positive
5 Reviews
58% Mixed
15 Reviews
23% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 26 Critic Reviews
41
19% Positive
5 Reviews
58% Mixed
15 Reviews
23% Negative
6 Reviews

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75
This is feel-good filmmaking, to be sure, but the culture clash here is more than a meaningless vehicle for fizzy wish fulfillment. The not-unpleasant result is hearty Italian fare with the half-life of Chinese takeout.
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63
So desperately eager to please: Gaudreault doesn't offer much in the way of wit or originality, but he's determined to win us over with sheer enthusiasm.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
50
Unless you think "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" was the height of genius, there's little reason to sit though another version.
By Chris Kaltenbach FULL REVIEW
50
You don't have to be gay or Italian or live in Canada to enjoy Mambo Italiano, but a tolerance for ethnic mugging helps.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
40
As Angelo, Mr. Kirby has a boyish charm, which is probably the best that can be said for this film as well.
By Dave Kehr FULL REVIEW
33
The script is inane, and though Ferri has some funny moments, the acting is annoying or hopelessly bland.
By Kim Morgan FULL REVIEW
20
Lacks that outrageous effrontery that might have socked it to its intended audience.
By Desson Thomson FULL REVIEW

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6.6
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17% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 12 User Ratings
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17% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Production Company Cinémaginaire Inc., Equinoxe Films, The Harold Greenberg Fund
Release Date Sep 19, 2003
Duration 1 h 28 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Things change. Family doesn't.
Website http://www.mamboitalianomovie.com/
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Awards

Canadian Comedy Awards
• 6 Nominations
Jutra Awards
• 5 Nominations
Mezipatra Queer Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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