An American Rhapsody

This movie is great I really enjoy it, before the sunset is a piece of ***** comparing this movie buy it now at yahoo shooping on dvd.... Full review

The idea of the story was really good. Young girl is raised in a poor Communist country for several years before being intruduced to the lap of American luxury.... but she can never fully assimilate or accept her real parents until... Full review

If anyone can watch this heartbreaking tale without crying, you must have a heart of coal. Natasha, Scarlet, the war between Mom and daughter, the trip to Hungary, her reunion with the farm couple who adored her, oh my God.... Full review

Anyone that is not moved after watching this movie might be related to the Grinch, having a heart that is 4 times too small to feel. Of all the crap that spews out of hollywood, we should be glad that... Full review

This movie really struck a chord with me. I thought that this feature was soo well written and directed beautifully. The actors did a very good job portraying the characters and bringing them to life. This movie will always be remebered.... Full review

A true story: While her parents and older sister flee Hungary a young girl is unfortunately left behind with her grand-mother who then ends up in prison. The young girl is adopted by a childless couple who adoringly bring her... Full review

It is difficult to encompass this film in a few words. It is a compelling drama that is delicately crafted by the director and superbly acted by the entire cast. In those respects it is flawless. There are enchanting, and... Full review

The film was entertaining and touching, but what I liked most about it was its faithful recreation of the 1950s. Having grown up in that period, I don't think I've ever seen such a faithful recreation of that era on... Full review

We in the United States do not realize how spoiled we are with material things. I am 70 yrs old and remember the lst 10 years of my life, raised by poor farmer grandparents in the depression, having nothing.Kids do... Full review

I lived for five years in Budapest, from 1990-95, and I married a Hungarian woman, so I have a natural interest in Hungarian-themed films. I enjoyed this thoroughly. True, the ending was a bit abrupt and sappy, but I thought... Full review

So goes the opening narration of An American Rhapsody , an episodic, marginally stirring story of relocation, reunion and self-discovery that begins with harrowing detail....There's a helluva story here screaming to be unleashed..... ... Full Review

As I said, An American Rhapsody is not a perfect movie.....when the script fails (which it does occasionally - more on that later), the actors always keep things compelling.....an extremely moving story unto itself, An American Rhapsody is definitely worth checking out.....Also, Gardos' script tends to overstate certain points....An American Rhapsody starts to get really interesting..... ... Full Review

Share Print Email You'd think a film titled An American Rhapsody would have its strongest scenes -- or, at least, some of them -- set in America. The story of a young girl torn between her real parents and the Hungarian peasants who raised her through the first six years of her life, An American Rhapsody is at its best in Communist Hungary. ... Full Review

AN AMERICAN RHAPSODY Rated:PG-13 For movie details, please click here . Johansson, who gave a wonderful performance as Manny in Manny and Lo, is left to her own devices here, as is most of the cast. ... Full Review

Grdos sporadically does that in An American Rhapsody , but fortunately theres enough evidence here to support she will be more accurate in the future. The movie works best when Johansson is onscreen. ... Full Review

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'An American Rhapsody' Director: Eva Gardos Stars: Nastassja Kinski, Tony Goldwyn, Scarlett Johanssen (pictured above) MPAA Rating: PG-13, for some violent content and thematic material Where: Manor, Squirrel Hill Cinema Listings Watch Movie Trailers Get Directions Internet Movie Database Official ... Full Article

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