Illegal immigration is a very serious issue. Every year, numerous foreigners arrive to the United States and violate immigration laws and policies. It is a problem that has and continues to plaque the United States and now this crucial issue is addressed somewhat humorously in the subpar romantic comedy Immigration Tango now out on DVD.
Colombian sex-machine Carlos (Carlos Leon) and Russian beauty Elena (Elika Portnoy) are two romantically involved immigrants living in Miami whose visas are soon about to expire. They are each trying to advance in their respective careers however if they don’t act fast, they will both get deported to their native countries. They then come up with the ridiculous idea to marry their American best friends, couple Mike (McCaleb Burnett) and Betty (Ashley Wolfe). Together these four idealists engage in a truly absurd farce that will either offend or amuse you. Count on the former.
Colombian sex-machine Carlos (Carlos Leon) and Russian beauty Elena (Elika Portnoy) are two romantically involved immigrants living in Miami whose visas are soon about to expire. They are each trying to advance in their respective careers however if they don’t act fast, they will both get deported to their native countries. They then come up with the ridiculous idea to marry their American best friends, couple Mike (McCaleb Burnett) and Betty (Ashley Wolfe). Together these four idealists engage in a truly absurd farce that will either offend or amuse you. Count on the former.
- 7/11/2011
- by Randall Unger
- JustPressPlay.net
DVD Playhouse—July 2011
By Allen Gardner
The Music Room (Criterion) Satyajit Ray’s 1958 masterpiece looks at the life of a fallen aristocrat as a metaphor for an India that is not only becoming Westernized, but modernized technologically and culturally beyond recognition. When the beloved music room, where he has hosted lavish concerts in the past, starts falling into disrepair as attendance drops steadily, the man realizes his way of life is vanishing. Stunningly shot in black & white, one of Ray’s finest works. Bonuses: Documentary on Ray from 1984 by Shyam Benegal; Interviews with Ray biographer Andrew Robinson and filmmaker Mira Nair; Excerpt from 1981 roundtable discussion between Ray, critic Michael Ciment, director Claude Sautet. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Full screen. Dolby 1.0 mono.
Beauty And The Beast (Criterion) Jean Cocteau’s sublime adaptation of the classic fairy tale become a beloved classic upon its 1946 release, and hasn’t faded since.
By Allen Gardner
The Music Room (Criterion) Satyajit Ray’s 1958 masterpiece looks at the life of a fallen aristocrat as a metaphor for an India that is not only becoming Westernized, but modernized technologically and culturally beyond recognition. When the beloved music room, where he has hosted lavish concerts in the past, starts falling into disrepair as attendance drops steadily, the man realizes his way of life is vanishing. Stunningly shot in black & white, one of Ray’s finest works. Bonuses: Documentary on Ray from 1984 by Shyam Benegal; Interviews with Ray biographer Andrew Robinson and filmmaker Mira Nair; Excerpt from 1981 roundtable discussion between Ray, critic Michael Ciment, director Claude Sautet. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Full screen. Dolby 1.0 mono.
Beauty And The Beast (Criterion) Jean Cocteau’s sublime adaptation of the classic fairy tale become a beloved classic upon its 1946 release, and hasn’t faded since.
- 7/7/2011
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Disc 2 episodes are bonus / supplement episodes of The Criterion Cast. Ryan Gallagher, James McCormick & Travis George are joined by Moises Chiullan to chat about the weeks new releases on DVD and Blu-ray, as well as what they’ve been watching. “Off the Shelf” runs through the week’s new releases on DVD and Blu-ray, while “On The Screen” is where they discuss what they’ve been watching over the past week. This is what they recommend to you, the listeners.
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- 7/6/2011
- by Ryan Gallagher
- CriterionCast
Yo, straight up, I covered the sh*t out of this week. Imma keep it short and sweet.
Larry Crowne review and interview with costar Gugu Mbatha Raw. Terrible movie, but Gugu is super cool.
The Perfect Host review. Crappy ending, but David Hyde Pierce is the man.
Terri review and Is John C. Reilly The Hardest Working Man in Showbiz? Terri is wonderful, by the way.
Immigration Tango review, from Lionsgate DVD. Meh city.
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Larry Crowne review and interview with costar Gugu Mbatha Raw. Terrible movie, but Gugu is super cool.
The Perfect Host review. Crappy ending, but David Hyde Pierce is the man.
Terri review and Is John C. Reilly The Hardest Working Man in Showbiz? Terri is wonderful, by the way.
Immigration Tango review, from Lionsgate DVD. Meh city.
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- 7/1/2011
- by Benny Gammerman
- Filmology
Summary: A pleasant but punishingly flippant wife-swap comedy.
Much to my surprise, the appealingly titled Immigration Tango, which hits DVD today courtesy of Lionsgate, is only incidentally about immigration and has absolutely nothing to do with dance. This is, of all things, a wife-swap comedy. It eschews a grounded cultural dialogue for ham-fisted hijinks coupled with copious ass shots. I guess I shouldn't complain about the ass shots, though. They're practically the film's saving grace.
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Much to my surprise, the appealingly titled Immigration Tango, which hits DVD today courtesy of Lionsgate, is only incidentally about immigration and has absolutely nothing to do with dance. This is, of all things, a wife-swap comedy. It eschews a grounded cultural dialogue for ham-fisted hijinks coupled with copious ass shots. I guess I shouldn't complain about the ass shots, though. They're practically the film's saving grace.
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- 6/28/2011
- by Benny Gammerman
- Filmology
Immigration Tango
Directed By: David Burton Morris
Written By: David Burton Morris, Martin L. Kelley
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Ashley Wolfe
Roadside Attractions
Release Date: February 18th, 2011 (limited)
Immigration is a major hot button topic in this country, which of course makes it the perfect situation to base a romantic comedy around!
Immigration Tango follows two couples -- Elana (Elika Portnoy) and Carlos (Carlos Leon) and Mike (McCaleb Burnett) and Betty (Ashley Wolfe) -- and best friends in Miami. Elana is Russian and Carlos is Columbian -- both in the country on a visa. But when a job interview goes horribly wrong for Elana, immigration is called and she faces deportation.
Pondering any options the group of friends might have, it's decided that there's only one way: American citizens Mike and Betty will play couple swap and marry their foreign best friends so they can both stay in the country.
Directed By: David Burton Morris
Written By: David Burton Morris, Martin L. Kelley
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Ashley Wolfe
Roadside Attractions
Release Date: February 18th, 2011 (limited)
Immigration is a major hot button topic in this country, which of course makes it the perfect situation to base a romantic comedy around!
Immigration Tango follows two couples -- Elana (Elika Portnoy) and Carlos (Carlos Leon) and Mike (McCaleb Burnett) and Betty (Ashley Wolfe) -- and best friends in Miami. Elana is Russian and Carlos is Columbian -- both in the country on a visa. But when a job interview goes horribly wrong for Elana, immigration is called and she faces deportation.
Pondering any options the group of friends might have, it's decided that there's only one way: American citizens Mike and Betty will play couple swap and marry their foreign best friends so they can both stay in the country.
- 2/25/2011
- by The Movie God
- Geeks of Doom
Reviewed by Lila Nordstrom
(February 2011)
Directed by: David Burton Morris
Written by: Martin L. Kelley, David Burton Morris and Todd Norwood
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett and Carlos Leon
The plight of illegal immigrants is tremendously complicated, but the bureaucratic difficulties faced by legal immigrants is rarely much of a news story. Still, the concerns that accompany having your life revolve around a country that intends to kick you out still hover in the lives of many residents with green cards. “Immigration Tango” takes on this topic, giving us a look at the complexities of trying to beat the immigration system semi-legally.
In the movie, Elena (Elika Portnoy) and boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Sanchez) are both legal immigrants looking for a way to stay in Miami beyond their visas’ respective expiration dates. Elena is desperate to find a job that will sponsor her, since her visa runs out in just weeks,...
(February 2011)
Directed by: David Burton Morris
Written by: Martin L. Kelley, David Burton Morris and Todd Norwood
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett and Carlos Leon
The plight of illegal immigrants is tremendously complicated, but the bureaucratic difficulties faced by legal immigrants is rarely much of a news story. Still, the concerns that accompany having your life revolve around a country that intends to kick you out still hover in the lives of many residents with green cards. “Immigration Tango” takes on this topic, giving us a look at the complexities of trying to beat the immigration system semi-legally.
In the movie, Elena (Elika Portnoy) and boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Sanchez) are both legal immigrants looking for a way to stay in Miami beyond their visas’ respective expiration dates. Elena is desperate to find a job that will sponsor her, since her visa runs out in just weeks,...
- 2/15/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Reviewed by Lila Nordstrom
(February 2011)
Directed by: David Burton Morris
Written by: Martin L. Kelley, David Burton Morris and Todd Norwood
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett and Carlos Leon
The plight of illegal immigrants is tremendously complicated, but the bureaucratic difficulties faced by legal immigrants is rarely much of a news story. Still, the concerns that accompany having your life revolve around a country that intends to kick you out still hover in the lives of many residents with green cards. “Immigration Tango” takes on this topic, giving us a look at the complexities of trying to beat the immigration system semi-legally.
In the movie, Elena (Elika Portnoy) and boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Sanchez) are both legal immigrants looking for a way to stay in Miami beyond their visas’ respective expiration dates. Elena is desperate to find a job that will sponsor her, since her visa runs out in just weeks,...
(February 2011)
Directed by: David Burton Morris
Written by: Martin L. Kelley, David Burton Morris and Todd Norwood
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett and Carlos Leon
The plight of illegal immigrants is tremendously complicated, but the bureaucratic difficulties faced by legal immigrants is rarely much of a news story. Still, the concerns that accompany having your life revolve around a country that intends to kick you out still hover in the lives of many residents with green cards. “Immigration Tango” takes on this topic, giving us a look at the complexities of trying to beat the immigration system semi-legally.
In the movie, Elena (Elika Portnoy) and boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Sanchez) are both legal immigrants looking for a way to stay in Miami beyond their visas’ respective expiration dates. Elena is desperate to find a job that will sponsor her, since her visa runs out in just weeks,...
- 2/15/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Watch the trailer and clips from Immigration Tango starring McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Elika Portnoy, Ashley Wolfe, Avery Sommers, Beth Glover and Steve DuMouchel. The romantic comedy opens On February 18th via Roadside Attractions and is directed by David Burton Morris, who writes alongside Todd Norwood, Martin L. Kelley, Elika Portnoy and Robert J. Lee. Elena (Elika Portnoy) is a Russian immigrant studying in Miami for her business degree with hopes of staying in America and working. She and her Columbian boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Leon) are best friends with an American couple: Betty (Ashley Wolfe), a strong-willed law student, and Mike (McCaleb Burnett), a seemingly underachieving doctoral candidate in literature. When Elena and Carlos run out of legal options for staying in the Us...
- 2/15/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Watch the trailer and clips from Immigration Tango starring McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Elika Portnoy, Ashley Wolfe, Avery Sommers, Beth Glover and Steve DuMouchel. The romantic comedy opens On February 18th via Roadside Attractions and is directed by David Burton Morris, who writes alongside Todd Norwood, Martin L. Kelley, Elika Portnoy and Robert J. Lee. Elena (Elika Portnoy) is a Russian immigrant studying in Miami for her business degree with hopes of staying in America and working. She and her Columbian boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Leon) are best friends with an American couple: Betty (Ashley Wolfe), a strong-willed law student, and Mike (McCaleb Burnett), a seemingly underachieving doctoral candidate in literature. When Elena and Carlos run out of legal options for staying in the Us...
- 2/15/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Immigration Tango images are in for the Roadside Attractions comedy opens starring Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Ashley Wolfe, Avery Summers and Beth Glover. David Burton Morris (Ice Dreams, The Governer's Wife) directs as well as co-writing alongside Martin L. Kelley, Robert J. Lee, Todd Norwood and Elika Portnoy. Immigration Tango follows Elena (Portnoy) who is a Russian immigrant studying in Miami for her business degree with hopes of staying in America and working. She and her Columbian boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Leon) are best friends with an American couple: Betty (Wolfe), a strong-willed law student, and Mike (Burnett), a seemingly underachieving doctoral candidate in literature. When Elena and Carlos run out of legal options for staying in the Us, the two couples switch partners and get married, with the understanding they will divorce once they have satisfied the two year probationary period...
- 2/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Immigration Tango images are in for the Roadside Attractions comedy opens starring Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Ashley Wolfe, Avery Summers and Beth Glover. David Burton Morris (Ice Dreams, The Governer's Wife) directs as well as co-writing alongside Martin L. Kelley, Robert J. Lee, Todd Norwood and Elika Portnoy. Immigration Tango follows Elena (Portnoy) who is a Russian immigrant studying in Miami for her business degree with hopes of staying in America and working. She and her Columbian boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Leon) are best friends with an American couple: Betty (Wolfe), a strong-willed law student, and Mike (Burnett), a seemingly underachieving doctoral candidate in literature. When Elena and Carlos run out of legal options for staying in the Us, the two couples switch partners and get married, with the understanding they will divorce once they have satisfied the two year probationary period...
- 2/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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