Rotten
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, L.A. Weekly
An American Rhapsody
Sometimes you have to lose your way to find your home.
2001 · 1h 46m · PG-13
Drama, Family
Directed by
Éva Gárdos
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An American Rhapsody
Overview
A Hungarian family forced to flee the Communist country for the United States must leave a young daughter behind. Six years later, the family arranges to bring the absent daughter to the United States where she has trouble adjusting. The daughter then decides to travel to Budapest to discover her identity.
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Top critics, in their words
Fresh
An American Rhapsody, in its straightforward way, earns its emotions.
Jay Carr, Boston Globe
Fresh
An American Rhapsody speaks from the heart to the heart.
Susan Stark, Detroit News
Rotten
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, Detroit Free Press
Fresh
The film is never less than engaging.
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle
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