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Though obviously a labor of love, American Rhapsody is an uneven, heavy-handed effort, particularly in the second half.
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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. Oct 29, 2002 | Full Review…
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.
Hazel-Dawn Dumpert
An American Rhapsody, in its straightforward way, earns its emotions. Sep 14, 2001
An American Rhapsody, in its straightforward way, earns its emotions.
Jay Carr
An American Rhapsody speaks from the heart to the heart. Sep 7, 2001
An American Rhapsody speaks from the heart to the heart.
Susan Stark
This should be a fascinating story, but An American Rhapsody never develops a melody or a rhythm, much less the epiphany the title suggests. Sep 7, 2001 | Full Review…
This should be a fascinating story, but An American Rhapsody never develops a melody or a rhythm, much less the epiphany the title suggests.
Terry Lawson
The film is never less than engaging. Sep 6, 2001
The film is never less than engaging.
Eric Harrison
A story this compelling deserves a better telling. Aug 31, 2001 | Full Review…
A story this compelling deserves a better telling.
Connie Ogle
A heartfelt coming of age tale of an Hungarian-American adolescent, well acted by Scarlett Johansson Jun 27, 2011 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
A heartfelt coming of age tale of an Hungarian-American adolescent, well acted by Scarlett Johansson
Emanuel Levy
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. Apr 15, 2009 | Rating: B | Full Review…
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.
Cole Smithey
Just another faux-weepy drama told with a standard fetishistic immigrant's sentimentality. Jan 16, 2003 | Rating: D+ | Full Review…
Just another faux-weepy drama told with a standard fetishistic immigrant's sentimentality.
Brent Simon
The 'stranger in a strange land' story has been told many times, in print and on film, but seldom as poignantly. Oct 21, 2002 | Full Review…
The 'stranger in a strange land' story has been told many times, in print and on film, but seldom as poignantly.
Jean Lowerison
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. Oct 10, 2002 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
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.
Mark Halverson
A beautiful film that covers the full spectrum of emotions. For the most part, it's convincing and poignant. Feb 26, 2002 | Rating: 76/100
A beautiful film that covers the full spectrum of emotions. For the most part, it's convincing and poignant.
Ryan Cracknell
Based on a true story, An American Rhapsody is an inspiring tale of heroism and self-sacrifice. When a Hungarian family flees to America to escape from the oppressive Communist regime the youngest daughter is separated and left behind, but years later when she is reunited with her family she feels caught between two worlds. Unfortunately, the film is poorly structured and isn't able to build any suspense or momentum. Additionally, the characters aren't developed very well, and never really connect with the audience. So while the story is quite interesting, An American Rhapsody suffers from weak filmmaking.
Super Reviewer
Not a blockbuster, but an interesting true story family drama. The casting director of this movie sure knew talent when they saw it. All throughout the film we are blessed with many up and comings..especially Scarlett Johansson. The movie itself is made-for-tv quality, and slightly better than average.
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