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Striving for a better life for his two sons, a Puerto Rican immigrant named Popi (Alan Arkin) goes about his mission in a singularly eccentric fashion in this comedy from director Arthur Hiller. So intent is Harlem resident Abraham "Popi" Rodriguez (Arkin) upon providing his boys with the American dream, that he puts off marrying his beautiful girlfriend Lupe (Rita Moreno) in order to carry out the mother of all harebrained schemes. After instructing his boys how to row with lessons in Central

G, 1 hr. 55 min.

Classics, Comedy

Lester Pine, Tina Pine

Apr 1, 2003

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All Critics (6) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (2)

Charming tearjerker sitcom comedy on the Puerto Rican experience in Spanish Harlem.

June 2, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
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Although it buckles a little under the weight of it's preposterous premise, it's still a must-see for Alan Arkin fans. He's truly at the top of his game.

February 4, 2009
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Randy Tippy

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This is supposed to be one of the best and most popular movies of all time in its native country, but it didn't really do it for me.

September 10, 2009
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