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Astoria

Astoria (2000)

  • 33% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 44% of users liked it
    (75 ratings)

Nick Efteriades directs this coming-of-age movie about a youngish Greek-American guy looking for some point in his useless existence. Nick (Rick Stear) is pushing 30 and feels as if his soul is slowly going to wither and die as he slings burgers day in and day out at his dad's diner. In a desperate… More

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R, 1 hr. 43 min.
Directed By
Nick Efteriades
Written By
Nick Efteriades
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Apr 5, 2002 Wide
On DVD
Apr 25, 2006
Marevan Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Gene Seymour, Newsday

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

  • Lou Lumenick, New York Post

    Rates an 'E' for effort -- and a 'B' for boring.

  • Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times

    may not have generated many sparks, but with his affection for Astoria and its people he has given his tale a warm glow.

  • Ed Park, Village Voice

    It's about following your dreams, no matter what your parents think. Socrates motions for hemlock.

  • Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide's Movie Guide

    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.

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