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Summary: Opa!
Review: Quite simply, this is the finest comedy in a long, long, time! Nia's autobiographical one-woman play comes to the screen and it blows all of the other overblown, overhyped films off the map. Here was a film that I thought was destined to remain in the art house but this weekend, it was released in many theatres. And it deserves such wide exposure. The audience, both men and women, was laughing constantly. My wife and I are going to see it again and we can't wait until the DVD arrives. Now, where is the soundtrack album? The wonderful Greek music makes you want to dance. Just like "Moonstruck" made you wish you were Italian, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" will make you wish you were Greek.
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Summary: PUT THIS ONE AT THE TOP OF YOUR "MUST SEE" LIST
Review: This little "big" movie was one of the best that I have seen in a very long time. I laughed and smiled through the entire movie. The story line was extremely entertaining. I went to this movie hoping that it would be good. I was so surprised at how great this movie was. It was very funny and well written. All of the characters were fantastic! By now after reading the reviews, you know the story. But even then, there are so many great surprises for the viewer! From the main characters to the bridesmaids-the acting quality is fantastic. This is a film that I will not forget and will see again.
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Summary: Worth the ticket prices
Review: This movie was produced on a very low budget, but was very entertaining. The characters kept you interested and laughing out loud. The plot alone may sound contrived and "done already", but the acting is great and makes the whole thing beleivable.
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Summary: Is It True that Windex Can Heal Any Cut?
Review: Since this movie looked so good in the coming attractions, off I went to see it asap. VERY funny! It's a sort of "Moonstruck" about Greek-Americans--folk ways and family relationships exhibited for all to see. Toula has always been self-concious about her Greek heritage, but can't seem to find a way out. She lives at home and works in the family restaurant, Dancing Zorba. Both her aunt (Angela Martin) and her mother (Lanie Kazan)are flamboyant women making vats of food. Michael Constantine is a stand-out as the father who believes that any cut can be treated with Windex (I thought it was very funny that no matter where you looked in the house, there was a bottle of Windex lurking somewhere). And then, out of the blue, into Toula's life comes Ian Miller, a sort of lite Kevin Sorbo. In time, she bucks her father's resistance and takes a computer class at a nearby college, and before you know it, in go the contact lenses and on come the lots more attractive wardrobe, so that the next time she sees that Ian guy, she's prepared. From there, you can figure out what going to happen: after all, it IS called "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", isn't it? My only criticism about the movie would be its lack of conflict. I kept expecting Toula to have a fight with her fiance Ian, but this never happened. I mean, even Liz Taylor had a fight with her fiance in "Father of the Bride"! But that's a relatively small quibble for such a funny movie. Go take in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and have yourself a good laugh.
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Summary: A Big Fat Wonderful Movie!
Review: If it is true what Leo Tolstoy said, "All happy families are alike, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way," then its also true that most ethnic groups are both vey different and also very similar. One only has to view My Big Fat Greek Wedding and see Lainie Kazan and Michael Constantine as Greek parents, to realize this plot could have been made about Jewish, Italtian or even Indian parents wishing their daughter to marry one of their own. Yes, the movie is stereotypical - the family party while a pig is roasted on the front lawn attests to this - but it should also be said that it is a laugh out loud funny and feel good movie too. Toula, played by Nia Vardalos, who wrote the movie and is Greek herself,is an unattached woman who works in her father's diner. She isn't all that attractive and seems rather resigned to her fate as an umarried woman. And it doesn't help at all when Toula's father keeps telling her, "You look so old," while other family members wonder if she will ever meet and marry a nice Greek man. Taking matters into her own hands, Toula turns from an awkward duckling to a swan, attends college and begins working for a family member's travel agency. Enter Ian Miller, played by John Corbett, with the requisite WASP, parents and watch Greek magic happen. I highly recommend this movie. It was so good I did the Miserlou out of the theater.
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Summary: Hilarious and Amazingly Accurate Portrayl of Greek Americans
Review: Being a first generation Greek in America, I can attest that 90% of what happens in this movie is dead on accurate. From the flashbacks to childhood all the way through the end, the behavior exhibited by the parents in this movie mirrors my parents and most of the Greek parents I know. The plot focuses on a 30 year old unmarried Greek woman who is still living at home (yes that is common) who desparately wants to do something more than work at the family restaurant and follow the path her parents have laid out for her: marry a Greek, have Greek babies, and feed everyone. The subtle messages of letting your past be a part of you without necessarily defining who you become is a powerful one and important for everyone, Greek and non-Greek. If you are Greek, you'll find yourself or your family somewhere in this movie. The interactions between the father and anyone else are hilarious. He is definitely the scene stealer in this movie and fortunately there are few scenes without him. If you are a non-Greek, this will give you insight to our lives and confirm two points: Greeks treasure family above all else and Greeks living in America are obsessively proud of their heritage. Either way, this movie will make you laugh histerically out loud and wanting to see it again.
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Summary: You are guarenteed to get light-headed from laughing toohard
Review: This movie depicts what it is to grow up as a Greek American. Greeks are crazy but loving people. It is applicable to most naitonalities and is a guarenteed gut busting laugh-off. I would highly recomend it to anyone.
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Summary: Laugh to the point of pain.
Review: This is, by far, THE funniest movie I have ever seen. I laughed throughout the entire movie and walked out of the theater with a sore stomach and face from laughing so much. You don't have to be Greek to "get" the humor. I'm telling all of my friends and family to go and see it. You should see it too!!!!!
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Summary: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Review: So authentic I would like to see it again and again. The performers played their parts beautifully. Laughed through the entire performance. After two days I am still laughing and talking about it.
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Summary: Very Greek, very funny, very poignant!
Review: As a quasi-Greek (I married a Greek - and his family!) I can
attest to many of the situations occurring in this delightful
film. My in-laws were not initially thrilled that my husband
had married a non-Greek girl, but they got over it - within about 5 years! The depiction of the heaps of food constantly being offered
to the guest (including non-Greeks) is very true. After having
been served a truly gargantuan meal, I would be invited to the home of another relative, and be offered yet another feast.When I politely refused, the in-laws stared at me, and said, "So - you HATE Greek food?" (Actually, I love it.)
Why this marvelous film has not been more widely distributed is
hard to understand. Nia Vardalos' semi-autobiographical story
is well-written, and Ms. Vardalos as Toula, the eldest girl,
still unmarried, is a gem of delicate and moving acting. Michael
Constantine as the frenzied dad and Andrea Martin as the loud
and pushy aunt are a joy to behold! John Corbett (remember him
in Northern Exposure?) is a most satisfactory and handsome prince
charming. The Greek wedding and the Greek dancing brought back
my many wonderful memories of Greece. C'mon - demand that your
theaters grab this treasure of a film before it disappears
altogether!
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