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An American Rhapsody (2001)
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Reviews Counted:59
Fresh:32
Rotten:27
Average Rating:5.6/10
Consensus: Though obviously a labor of love, American Rhapsody is an uneven, heavy-handed effort, particularly in the second half.
Theatrical Release:Aug 10, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: This autobiographical coming of age tale from writer-director Eva Gardos begins in 1950s Hungary as Communist oppression forces a pair of aristocratic parents (Nastassja Kinski and Tony Goldwyn) to... [More]
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Tony Goldwyn, Nastassia Kinski, Agnes Banfalvy
Director: Eva Gardos
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Reviews for An American Rhapsody
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In spite of the movie's inflated title, writer/director Eva Gardos tells an emotionally charged story of Hungarian immigration that is touching and historically accurate. Full Review |
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Just another faux-weepy drama told with a standard fetishistic immigrant’s sentimentality. Full Review |
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The States becomes an apple-pie wonderland of Elvis and Coca-Cola, the old country either a gray police state or, in scenes of Suzanne’s happy childhood, a pastoral haven. Full Review |
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The 'stranger in a strange land' story has been told many times, in print and on film, but seldom as poignantly. Full Review |
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Begins with harrowing detail but develops gaping holes as a decade and a half of potentially volcanic events and relationships is molded into a 106-minute movie. Full Review |
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A beautiful film that covers the full spectrum of emotions. For the most part, it's convincing and poignant. Full Review |
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Based on director Eva Gardos' own experiences, this film depicts a 15-year-old girl's quest to revisit and come to terms with her past in Hungary. Full Review |
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It's a powerful, affecting portrait of a young woman trying simultaneously to rebel and find her roots. Full Review |
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By focusing a little more on people than she does on ideology, director Gardos ends up with a patriotism that seems more honest and compelling. Full Review |
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There's something about this film that speaks so loudly of real emotions and real events as to transcend all shortcomings. Full Review |
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Most of the movie, unfortunately, lacks emotional power. Full Review |
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An American Rhapsody, in its straightforward way, earns its emotions.
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The best little thing in "An American Rhapsody" is the charming performance by Kelly Endresz Banlaki as six-year-old Suzanne. Full Review |
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