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Everybody Wants to Be Italian

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Boston store owner Jake (Jay Jablonski) still loves his ex-girlfriend, Isabella (Marisa Petroro), who's now a married mom. He goes on a date with veterinarian Marisa (Cerina Vincent), during which each erroneously thinks the other is Italian. Then Isabella leaves her husband and moves in over Jake's store -- at which point he finally realizes that their relationship is over, and that he actually wants Marisa. But she's now involved with someone else... in Italy!
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Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Sep 7, 2011
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A clarification is in order. Nobody wants to be these Italians. Go to Full Review Micah Towery Slant Magazine Sep 8, 2008
1.5/4
This particular film surely straddles the line between 'romp' and 'zany,' and maybe even deserves that most hallowed of accolades: 'zany romp.' Go to Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Sep 8, 2008
This lame-brain romantic comedy strives hard for a shambling charm, but is unlikely to prove appealing to even the most undemanding of audiences. Go to Full Review Marina Pliatsikas FILMINK (Australia) Jul 3, 2009
While not being entirely original or clever in its exploration of modern Italian culture, it's a light-hearted film which delivers just enough giggles to keep it upbeat and kind of cute. Go to Full Review Louise Keller Urban Cinefile Jun 27, 2009
It's all a bit offbeat and as a consequence we are more than ready to chuckle and open up our hearts Go to Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Apr 18, 2009
1.5/5
Instead of making a likeable main character, the filmmakers give us the egotistical, brash, rude and obnoxious character of Jake. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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mark G @Mark_Alan_G. Apr 2, 2026 I'm amused quite often when I read the so-called professional critics in here. So many of them are absolutely clueless. They find a horrible movie like McVeigh fresh, then they are overly critical with a nice little romantic comedy like this one. This was an entertaining film, it was well cast, and it moved along pretty quickly. And there there were more than a couple of laughs here. See more alan g @agenser Feb 7, 2025 No they don't. Avoid like the plague. See more Nov 7, 2018 Do not watch this movie. See more May 21, 2015 You couldn't get me to scarf down this rotten canoli if my life depended on it. See more Mar 13, 2014 Charming. Date night with DVD and popcorn on the couch kind of movie. See more Michael B @BlackCloud13 Jul 13, 2013 Silly, breezy, insignificant, but not totally unwatchable. The character arcs are totally unconvincing. Upside: Cerina Vincent is smoking hot. See more Read all reviews
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Jason Todd Ipson

Director

Jay Jablonski

Jake Bianski

Cerina Vincent

Marisa Costa

John Kapelos

Steve Bottino

John Enos III

Gianluca Tempesti

Richard Libertini

Aldo "Papa" Tempesti

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Marisa Petroro stars in "Everybody Wants to be Italian." Jay Jablonski stars in "Everybody Wants to be Italian." Cerina Vincent and Jay Jablonski star in "Everybody Wants to be Italian." Jay Jablonski stars in "Everybody Wants to be Italian." Jay Jablonski, Cerina Vincent, John Kapelos and John Enos III star in"Everybody wants to be Italian." Richard Libertini, John Enos III and John Kapelos star in "Everybody Wants to be Italian." John Enos III, John Kapelos and Richard Libertini star in "Everybody Wants to be Italian." John Enos III, John Kapelos and Jay Jablonski star in "Everybody Wants to be Italian." Cerina Vincent and Jay Jablonski star in "Everybody Wants to be Italian." Jay Jablonski and Cerina Vincent star in "Everybody Wants to be Italian." View more photos

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Synopsis Boston store owner Jake (Jay Jablonski) still loves his ex-girlfriend, Isabella (Marisa Petroro), who's now a married mom. He goes on a date with veterinarian Marisa (Cerina Vincent), during which each erroneously thinks the other is Italian. Then Isabella leaves her husband and moves in over Jake's store -- at which point he finally realizes that their relationship is over, and that he actually wants Marisa. But she's now involved with someone else... in Italy!
Director
Jason Todd Ipson
Producer
Jaime Burke, James Huntsman
Screenwriter
Jason Todd Ipson
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Asgaard Entertainment
Rating
R (Some Sexual References)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 5, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$350.8K
Runtime
1h 45m
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