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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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Toula is 30. And unmarried. Which means as a nice Greek girl -- she's a failure. All her cousins did the right thing -- married Greek boys and made Greek babies. So everyone worries: what will become of Toula? Then one day she sees the ultimate unattainable guy and realizes the only way her life will get better is if he gets away from her big, fat Greek family. Toula escapes from the family restaurant. She exchanges her seating hostess jacket for a college diploma, convinces her aunt to give her a new job, and trades in her coke-bottle glasses for contact lenses, just in time for "him" to walk back into her life. Ian Miller is tall, handsome but defnitely not Greek. Their courtship is an Olympian culture clash. Can Ian handle Toula, her parents, her aunts, uncles, cousins and several centuries of Greek heritage? Will Toula discover the love she's been missing right in the heart of her big, fat family? One thing is for sure, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, with Ian's proposal Toula is headed for her big, fat Greek wedding.
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By M. R. Credi
Format:DVD
j'ai offert cette video comme cadeau. le personne qui l'a reçue l'a beaucoup aimé.
le service etait parfait. Je suis tres satisfaite.
le service etait parfait. Je suis tres satisfaite.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By "greekfinn"
Format: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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
Laughable situations along the process to approach to the greek mood.
Good performances and fluid script.
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As funny as it gets
I find this movie so funny, it made me laugh like crazy. This is the kind of movie I can laugh at anyhow, just as if I can laugh at other funny movies. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kevin Barton
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great movie
I had a copy of this movie and it went missing and now I have it again and will enjoy watching this again
Published 4 months ago by Kerri
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding
One of the best movies ever and Canadian to.
Nia Vardalos does a wonderful Job writer and actress.
You'll love love movie.
Nia Vardalos does a wonderful Job writer and actress.
You'll love love movie.
Published 4 months ago by Siggie
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Did I need this? No... but a fun little movie to have around when you need a bit of a laugh. Delivery was timely and price was reasonable. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Deborah D'Arnot
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding
It's a great movie. Makes me laugh every time I watch it. I wish there were more like it. Lots more.
Published 4 months ago by Joyce McCallum
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Great comedy
My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a really funny, witty movie. The acting is first class, complimented by a great script. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. J. Hewitt
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Interesting
I had seen this interesting and humorous dvd before and liked some of it. I decided I'd like to own it and watch it again. Thank you.
Published 18 months ago by LinDawn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Give me a word....any word.
Toula (Nia Vardalos) is a thirty something, single American Greek girl, and, in the eyes of her family, rapidly becoming over the hill. Read more
Published on July 31 2006 by Ms. H. Sinton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heart Warming and Humorous
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. Read more
Published on July 16 2006 by Erika Borsos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and sweet
I saw this movie with my best friend and it was awesome.
I love how Ian goes to great lengths to be accepted by Toula's family. He's someone any woman would love to have. Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by Desiree
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