Mambo Italiano (2003)
Director: Émile Gaudreault
Writers: Émile Gaudreault (screenplay), and Steve Galluccio(play)
Stars: Luke Kirby, Peter Miller, Ginette Reno, Paul Sorvino, Claudia Ferri, Mary Walsh
Summary: When Angelo (Luke Kirby) announces he’s moving out, his old-fashioned, Italian immigrant parents, Maria (Ginette Reno) and Gino (Paul Sorvino), nearly have a fit. After all, dutiful sons are supposed to stay home until they’re married. When they learn he’s rooming with his buddy Nino (Peter Miller), they settle down. That is, until they discover that the two are actually a couple, a scandal that brings agita to everyone in the family.

Mambo Italiano is an interesting comedy on coming out in an Italian community.  Luke Kirby kept reminding be of Billy Crystal throughout most of the movie.  In fact, it feels like the stereotypical Jewish guilt trip comedy between Angelo and his parents which kinda throws me off.  However, the story was compelling and very very funny.  Not too often do I enjoy comedies but this one really appealed to me.  While there was some potentially embarassing moments, I really felt like I could laugh instead of just hiding.  Fortunately, I had a friend over who forced me to watch which was very helpful.  This is a great gay comedy about the conflict between a gay son and his parents and how it affects people around him.  Definitely worth a watch

5 Stars

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