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It's not surprising that My Big Fat Greek Wedding grew more popular over the course of its theatrical release (whereas most blockbusters open big and then drop precipitously)--not only does it have believable situations and engaging characters, but these characters (particularly our romantic heroine, Toula, played by writer and performer Nia Vardalos) look like actual human beings instead of plastic movie stars. The result is the very accessible tale of Greek-American Toula (whose family sees her as over the hill at 30), who falls for a WASPy guy named Ian (John Corbett) and then has to endure the outrage, doubt, and ultimate acceptance of her deeply ethnically centered family. The actors invest their wildly stereotypical portrayals with sincerity and compassion, giving the movie an honest warmth instead of Hollywood schmaltz. But My Big Fat Greek Wedding ultimately succeeds because of Vardalos; her intelligent, down-to-earth presence and charm carry the film. --Bret Fetzer
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Lassée de ne pas trouver de rôle à sa mesure au cinéma, la jeune comédienne de théâtre d’origine grecque Nia Vardalos a tout simplement décidé de s’écrire un spectacle solo, qui fut remarqué puis porté au grand écran. En s’inspirant de ce qu’elle connaît certainement le mieux – sa famille – elle livre dans My Big Fat Greek Wedding une comédie assez savoureuse, succès surprise au box-office en 2002.
Toula Portokalos, la trentaine et célibataire, est serveuse dans le restaurant grec de ses parents. Sa vie lui paraît désastreuse jusqu’au jour où elle décide de se prendre en main et de s’inscrire à des cours d’informatique. Elle rencontrera alors Ian Miller, jeune yuppie de bonne famille qui ne tardera pas à lui demander sa main. Le hic, c’est qu’il n’est pas grec !
En comparant les traditions de la famille Portokalos, chaleureuse et exubérante, à celles de la famille Miller, bourgeoise et coincée, My Big Fat Greek Wedding fonctionne essentiellement grâce à des dialogues dynamiques, drôles et percutants. Les us et coutumes grecs y sont disséqués avec la finesse d’un rouleau compresseur pour les besoins de l’effet comique… mais l’absence de stars dans la distribution et les préjugés qui tombent donnent à cette comédie sans prétention, charmante et romantique, un ton rafraîchissant qu’on ne rencontre pas tous les jours. --Helen Faradji
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Heart Warming and Humorous,
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This review is from: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (Full Screen) (DVD)
Nia Vardalas stars as Toula, the plain unadorned 30 year old single, "unmarried" daughter of a Greek family who have successfully assimilated into American life. They are the owners of "Dancing Zorba's" a popular neighborhood Greek Restaurant in Chicago. Like Greeks everywhere, the cultural values are instilled into the offspring early in life and the extended family is *most* important ... it is central to their lives. This film is a light-hearted comedy which exaggerates some of the amusing moments about a good obedient daughter who is trying to meet the expectations of her Greek immigrant parents and who is also trying to be independent and make a life for herself.While fulfilling her parents wishes and living within the cultural milieu of the family, Toula dreams of some independence ... she realizes she can contribute something more than being a seating hostess and cashier at the family restaurant. She recalls being in grammar school when she was the only dark brown haired girl, sitting alone eating her packed lunch, home-made "moussaka". At the next table a group of blond haired girls were laughing and asked her what she was eating, Toula told them. Afterwards, one had mocked her food, calling it "moose kaka", making all the girls giggle. At that age Toula felt she was an outsider ... now as a young adult, she wants to spread her wings, take a course at the local university, prove her self-worth and that she is intelligent, not so different from everyone else. She receives the support of her mother and Aunt who convince her dad that she would be a valuable asset at her Aunt's travel agency ... he agrees and they exchange family employees, her male cousin will work at Dancing Zorbas, while Toula will work at the travel agency. After this point in the film, Toula blossoms from a "plain Jane" into an attractive young lady who begins expressing her own interests apart from the family circle. While working at the agency ... a young man walks past the window and waves to her. She recalls he was a customer at Dancing Zorba's, when she was plainly dressed, awkward and shy, while serving him coffee. Now, she is both embarrassed and flatterred by his amusing antics as he tries to capture her attention when working. His ploy works ... they meet and date. Toula makes excuses to the family that she is taking a pottery class in the evening so that she can see Ian Miller, who is a grammar school teacher and vegetarian. He comes from a family that is best described as W.A.S.P. The film has a superb build up of comedy and suspense as Toula and Ian become more serious. They learn about their unique differences but appreciate each other even more and consider them assets. One of the climaxes in the film is when Toula's female cousin catches her kissing Ian at the travel agency ... The cousin mentions the family knows Toula is dating a non-Greek because an Aunt saw them together and spread the news like wild fire. Ian learns protocol and asks Gus Portokalas, Toula's dad, for permission to date his daughter. Gus refuses because Ian is not Greek. Eventually, the families meet and iron out their differences as both Toula and Ian fall further in love ... The manner in which the couple win over Toula's dad and family is the stuff of great comedy. Both families gradually accept that Toula and Ian are meant for each other and will get married ... but only *after* Ian agrees to convert to the Greek Orthodox so he can marry within her church. Anyone familiar with Greeks who live in the USA will recognize the amusing characters, typical behavior and values that are so realisticlly portrayed in this film. The cast of characters is perfect. This film will appeal to a large audience of different age groups who enjoy comedy and romance. Erika Borsos (pepper flower)
4.0 out of 5 stars
You have to see this movie!!!,
By "greekfinn" (Helsinki, Finland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
I first saw My Big Fat Greek Wedding alone on the big screen. I had no idea that it would be such a hit.Nia Vardalos does an incredible job about bringing out the humor in what it means to be a Greek American. I laughed before things were even said in the movie -- the Greek school scene, the Greek "boys" her dad wants her to marry, the brother, and the pomp & circumstance of the wedding. This is a funny movie, I think for non-Greeks, but for Greeks, it's a must. You have to see this movie. How often does anyone make a movie about Greek Americans anyway?? That being said, the dialogue could have been improved. Ian was a bit boring and flat of a character. I suppose that was the point, seeing as we were supposed to "see" Toula better. I think if Vardalos had realized what a hit she had on her hands, there would have been more polish on the movie. As it is, it is a diamond in the rough -- more or less.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A funny light entertainment,
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This review is from: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
This film is austere but delightful. Written with sincerity and honesty. Affective memories support this movie.Laughable situations along the process to approach to the greek mood. Good performances and fluid script.
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