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Manhattan Merengue

1994, Movie, PG-13, 94 mins

Manhattan Merengue: Review

Despite its modern setting and undercurrents of social problems, MANHATTAN MERENGUE is, at heart, a goofy 1940s showbiz fantasy featuring the cheesiest song-and-dance numbers since STAYING ALIVE (1983). In the Dominican Republic, frustrated Miguel Romero (George Perez), dreams of becoming a Broadway star. After his pal Tito (Abdiel Gonzalez) dies in shark-infested waters trying to enter the US, Miguel makes his own attempt. In Puerto Rico, with the help of transplanted Itali... read more leave a comment