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Mad About Mambo

Play trailer Poster for Mad About Mambo PG-13 Released Jul 14, 2000 1h 32m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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When his favorite football club, Belfast United, recruits a Brazilian soccer sensation, high-schooler Danny Mitchell (William Ash) decides that to become a master of fancy footwork on the field he must learn Latin dance. Mitchell secretly enrolls at a dance studio, where he struggles to improve his coordination. As the semester wears on, Mitchell discovers a passion he never knew existed -- for both the mambo and for his prudish partner, Lucy McLoughlin (Keri Russell).
Mad About Mambo

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Critics Consensus

A throw back to earlier films like Strictly Ballroom, Mambo is a competent but ultimately dull film.

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Michael Rechtshaffen Hollywood Reporter Uninspired end result. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times Ash and Russell ... generate just enough tension to keep the audience interested. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Robert Horton Film.com Everything about the movie is fine and dandy and dull. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 19, 2005 Full Review Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Rated: 3/5 Mar 12, 2004 Full Review Brandon Judell PopcornQ Boy falls for girl who wants to win dance contest. He learns all the steps, the girl becomes enamored of him, and . . . Well, you know. You've been there time and time again. Sep 15, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Cute enough thanks especially to Keri Russell, Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member very very sweet be careful if your diabetic Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Typical cheesiness (in a good way) prevailing in the 1980s-90s. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Keri Russell. Need more to say? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member great film.. William Ash is my cousin and that may contribute to the reason why I love this film, but's really a great story, with some superb acting and Irish accents all around! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member The movie is great isnt it? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When his favorite football club, Belfast United, recruits a Brazilian soccer sensation, high-schooler Danny Mitchell (William Ash) decides that to become a master of fancy footwork on the field he must learn Latin dance. Mitchell secretly enrolls at a dance studio, where he struggles to improve his coordination. As the semester wears on, Mitchell discovers a passion he never knew existed -- for both the mambo and for his prudish partner, Lucy McLoughlin (Keri Russell).
Director
John Forte
Producer
David P. Kelly
Screenwriter
John Forte
Distributor
USA Films, Gramercy Pictures
Production Co
Plurabelle Films, Gramercy Pictures, First City Features Ltd, Phoenix Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 14, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 8, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$61.7K
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital