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Mambo Italiano

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Angelo Barberini lives at home and harbors a secret from his Italian parents, Gino and Maria: He's gay. Angelo's decision to move out surprises Gino and Maria because they believe that Angelo should only leave home if he's getting married. The trusted few who know the truth are Angelo's older sister, Anna, and his secret crush, Nino. As Angelo and Nino grow closer, their families get more and more confused.
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A broad, shrill comedy that plays like a sitcom.

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Sheila Norman-Culp Associated Press 01/23/2019
The comic possibilities of Mambo Italiano are mind-boggling. The reality is less so. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 10/17/2003
2/4
There are laughs in the movie, and a lot of good feeling, but it seems more interested in its Italian stereotypes than its gay insights, and it must be said there is absolutely no feeling that Angelo and Nino are really lovers. Go to Full Review Randy Cordova Arizona Republic 10/16/2003
1/5
It's like watching a spaghetti-sauce commercial stretched out to feature-film length. Go to Full Review Amanda Jane Stern Film Inquiry 09/08/2020
With an entire cast of characters who are not the most likable, and romances that are far from believable, this movie leaves much to be desired. Go to Full Review Betsy Bozdech DVDJournal.com 10/29/2006
1.5/4
Everyone who thought that My Big Fat Greek Wedding went a little easy on the ethnic stereotyping is going to love Mambo Italiano. Go to Full Review Lizzie Bruce Future Movies UK 09/11/2004
8/10
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Mike V @Mike26 Dec 10 Things change. Family doesn't. Mambo Italiano is a 2003 Canadian comedy-drama film directed by Émile Gaudreault 🍿 Not bad, but not my favourite either 😉 It’s ok, but I feel mixed about this one 😉 I’d recommend it if you like this genre, but if not then probably give it a miss 👍🏼👎🏼 S When an Italian man comes out of the closet, it affects both his life and his crazy family. See more PridePosterStudios 09/21/2023 With additional material from: JK Rowling See more 11/17/2020 The most glorious element of this film was it's ridiculously camp decorand costuming redolent of the 1970's, which I got guilty about enjoying, bout these touches were a thin veneer for a story which didn't fly with any integrity of real gay lives. The script re-itetated all the steretypes of a heterosexual purview where heterosexuality is the template and lens through which the otherness of same sex male relationships ate viewed as fake aberrations doomed for failure or caricature. I find it depressing that every screen writer feels compelled to make all gay relationships non functional and doomed to failure. I enjoyed the music, and there were some mildly comic moments, but the characters lacked any emotional depth thus leaving the audience disinterested in their destinies. I still would love to rob the dressing room of the lead protagonist. See more 08/24/2018 Loved it 15 years ago, love it more even now. I was Luke Kirby's exact age in the film, and I called out that he was an exceptional actor. He's still in the spotlight today, go figure. Bravo!!! See more 05/19/2018 Even though the plot gets a little jumpy, you can tell a lot of love was put into this movie. Also, I've never seen a movie with a gay Italian guy at the center. It wasn't some sappy love story either, this movie was more realistic than most movies with gay protagonists. Also the characters are pretty charming. See more 11/20/2016 Don't waste your time. It's stereotypical without being funny. I can't believe I watched it to the end. Guess I was hoping for a plot twist or line to justify losing two hours of my life. NOT! See more Read all reviews
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Émile Gaudreault

Director

Luke Kirby

Angelo Barberini

Ginette Reno

Maria Barberini

Paul Sorvino

Gino Barberini

Mary Walsh

Lina Paventi

Claudia Ferri

Anna Barberini

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Synopsis Angelo Barberini lives at home and harbors a secret from his Italian parents, Gino and Maria: He's gay. Angelo's decision to move out surprises Gino and Maria because they believe that Angelo should only leave home if he's getting married. The trusted few who know the truth are Angelo's older sister, Anna, and his secret crush, Nino. As Angelo and Nino grow closer, their families get more and more confused.
Director
Émile Gaudreault
Producer
Denise Robert, Daniel Louis
Screenwriter
Émile Gaudreault, Steve Galluccio
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
Cinémaginaire Inc.
Rating
R (Sexual Situations|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 20, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.2M
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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