Astoria (2002): Paige Turco, Rick Stear, Ed Setrakian, Nick Efteriades

Astoria (2002)

ASTORIA
OVERVIEW

CAST & CREW
Paige Turco, Rick Stear, Ed Setrakian
Directed by Nick Efteriades
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SYNOPSIS
ASTORIA takes its name from the New York neighborhood sometimes known as "Little Athens." It's a slice-of-life story of a 28-year-old, college graduate who finds himself stuck working for the past five years in his father's small take-out joint. more...

MPAA RATING
R, for language

RELEASE DATES
Theatrical: Apr 5, 2002

RELEASE COMPANY
Marevan Pictures

GENRE
Dramas, Coming Of Age, Love Story, History, New York City, Love Affairs, Love

OFFICIAL SITE
• The Official Astoria Site

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RATING: ROTTEN READING: 40%

(FRESH = 60% or Greater)

Reviews counted: 5
Fresh: 2 Rotten: 3

( Showing 1-5 of 5 Tomatometer Reviews, sorted z-a )

"A very familiar tale, one that's been told by countless filmmakers about Italian-, Chinese-, Irish-, Latin-, Indian-, Russian- and other hyphenate American young men struggling to balance conflicting cultural messages."
-- Maitland McDonagh, TV GUIDE'S MOVIE GUIDE

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ROTTEN 50%

"Efteriades gives the neighborhood -- scenery, vibe and all -- the cinematic equivalent of a big, tender hug."
-- Gene Seymour, NEWSDAY

"It's about following your dreams, no matter what your parents think. Socrates motions for hemlock."
-- Ed Park, VILLAGE VOICE

"Rates an 'E' for effort -- and a 'B' for boring."
-- Lou Lumenick, NEW YORK POST

"may not have generated many sparks, but with his affection for Astoria and its people he has given his tale a warm glow."
-- Lawrence Van Gelder, NEW YORK TIMES

5 Total Number of Reviews & Articles
(Includes reviews and articles NOT counted towards the Tomatometer)

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* In fairness to critics whose last name begins with a letter at the end of the alphabet, certain pages are sorted in reverse order, z-a.
* Certain "Astoria" article data provided by the Movie Review Query Engine.

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