May 3, 2002
Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News
Christopher De Leon,
Dina Bonnevie,
Ricky Davao,
Cherry Pie Picache,
Paolo Montalban
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Five Filipino-American friends living in New York City deal with love, sex, friendship, careers, and cultural identity in this romantic comedy-drama directed by veteran Philippine actress Laurice Guil... read more
DVD Release Date: May 20, 2003
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April 12, 2002
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
The script by Vincent R. Nebrida ... tries to cram too many ingredients into one small pot. Full Review
February 6, 2002
David Hunter, Hollywood Reporter
A big meal of cliches that the talented cast generally chokes on.
February 1, 2002
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle
Stiff and schmaltzy and clumsily directed. Full Review
February 1, 2002
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
An intimate, good-humored ethnic comedy like numerous others but cuts deeper than expected. Full Review
January 25, 2002
John Anderson, Newsday
Really is a pan-American movie, with moments of genuine insight into the urban heart. Full Review
January 25, 2002
Megan Turner, New York Post
Marinated in clichés and mawkish dialogue.
January 24, 2002
Stephen Holden, New York Times
When not wallowing in its characters' frustrations, the movie is busy contriving false, sitcom-worthy solutions to their problems. Full Review
January 22, 2002
Wendy Lee, Village Voice
In Adobo, ethnicity is not just the spice, but at the heart of more universal concerns. Full Review
October 21, 2002
Jean Lowerison, San Diego Metropolitan
A sophomoric exploration of 'life problems' most people solved long ago -- or at least got tired of hearing people kvetch about. Full Review
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