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Epicurus.com - Mambo Italiano
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List Price: $26.96
Our Price: $4.47
Your Save: $ 22.49 ( 83% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Starring: Luke Kirby, Ginette Reno, Paul Sorvino, Mary Walsh, Peter Miller (XII)
Directed By: Émile Gaudreault
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781404946804
Format: AC-3
ISBN: 1404946802
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: 2004-02-17
Running Time: 89
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
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Editorial Reviews:
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In the comic flavor of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Maria and Gino's Italian world is shattered when their son decides to get a place of his own. They are relieved when Angelo's childhood buddy Nino decides to move in with their son. However, their relief is short-lived when they find out that Nino and Angelo are more than just roommates—they're lovers! And then the fun really begins! Stars Paul Sorvino (Bulworth), Luke Kirby (Halloween: The Resurrection).
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Summary: PUSHED ALL MY BUTTONS
Comment: I grew up in Connecticut amidst a myriad of Italian families and the situations portrayed here in MAMBO ITALIANO ring so very honest and authentic. This is a welcoming film, a fun film and yes the dialogue is at times profane but so is life! I chuckled repeatedly throughout the movie; isn't that what a comedy is supposed to deliver - pleasurable humor?
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Summary: As touching as it is funny..Paul Sorvino is a RIOT!"They give you a brainwash, no son of mine is a homosessuale!"
Comment: There is never a dull moment in this Canadian film about an Italian family living in Montreal, Quebec. To comment on the performances...just a really great cast! Paul Sorvino is perfect as the role of Angelo's dad,his accent was flawless and his movements and gestures were so natural. My favourite line was the part when the whole family incidentally finds themselves in confession at their church, none of them knowing that the other family members are present...and one by one they reveal to each other who is in the booth. When Paul Sorvino hears a female voice, and asks "Who's that?" his wife says "Thats your daugher" he replies "Anna, have you seen my 'forza italia' hat? Your mother lost it on me again". HAHAHAHAHA!!! If you come from ANY mediteranian descent, you will particularily relate to this film.Parts of it were sad, mainly the part of when Nino leaves Angelo...and Angelos face at that moment was just heartbreaking.But his character is adorable, and after all the emotional pain he endures,manages to find a really nice guy in the end.I really love this film!
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Summary: A very obvious labor of love for all involved
Comment: Within minutes of the start of this film, it's obvious what a labor of love that it must have been for all of the parties involved. After all, no one could do work this good without thoroughly enjoying it. And you will, too, I promise! In fact, I don't think I could name a funnier, more perfectly made movie with a gay theme in it, and I've seen them ALL, believe me.
The biggest surprise to me was how much the film could portray ethnic stereotypes so broadly, and maintain such a breakneck pace, without ever wearing out its welcome. Credit for this must go, most of all, to Paul Sorvino who plays the aggrieved father of the young man (whose Coming Out story this is) and Ginette Reno who portrays the mother. Watching the two of them together, pitching and trading their lines with such perfect, lightning fast timing was like seeing an excellent game of tennis, only with huge laughs!
My favorite scene in the whole film comes fairly late, when the parents receive, react to, and debate the best way to respond to the wedding invitation of one of the other characters. I think it was one of the funniest comic scenes I've ever seen in a movie, period--with or without gay subject matter. My very highest recommendations!
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Summary: Brilliantly funny!
Comment: Frst of all, this is NOT My Big Fat Greek Wedding in an Italian context. It's much more about the hilarious consequences of two men coming out of the closet much to the consternation (and conservatism) of everyone else around them. I would rate this move as good as MBFGW. The script is incredibly intelligent and in fact it is precisely the script that carries this movie, not the actors.
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Summary: Mambo Infuriato
Comment: A VERY good movie for any ethnicity. The humor and true to life culture kept the integrity of this movie together. Very well done.
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