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Directed By
Joel Zwick
Written By:
Nia Vardalos
Cast:
Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine, Gia Carides, Louis Mandylor, Andrea Martin, Joey Fatone, Fiona Reid, Ian Gomez, Bruce Gray, Bruce Gray, Bess Meisler
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
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Happy birthday John Corbett
I lived in Crete for two years and I found so much in this film to enjoy that it is a favorite. Having said that, I would imagine that those who are not familiar with the Greek world would be a little lost and maybe not enjoy it as much as I did.
Truly, Nia Vardalos, who starred as Toula, wrote a brilliant screenplay and gave everyone a window into the Greek world. It is a fun world where family is most important. I really mean MOST important. Knowing this one fact is critical to enjoyment of the movie. My landlord in Crete built a three-story apartment. The top floor was theirs and the bottom two floors were rented until their daughter was married. They would provide a place for her to live. Their relatives occupied other apartments on the block. They made frequent trips to the village to see other relatives. This is all strange to me, who basically sees family only when someone dies.
The movie is all about Toula and Ian (John Corbett) trying to stay together while the family learns to accept him, and he learns the family's customs and ways. This is what makes for good comedy.
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 | Zara
May 9, 2007 12:42 PM
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| Yep, this is one of the few DVDs that I own and one of my favorite guilty pleasures. (I rarely buy DVDs that are for me, usually they're for my Midget. I only buy the ones that I have a soft spot for. Therefore I own this and The Fast and the Furious. :) |
 | Penny
May 11, 2007 10:14 AM
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| I LOVE THIS MOVIE!! Great to watch when your feeling sad. |
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