The Bottom Line
Although not a perfect film, I thought "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" had the combination of humor, warmth, and romance that so many filmmakers try for but seldom achieve. I found it to be a delight.
Pros
- Warmhearted, funny, and romantic
- Excellent Academy Award-nominated screenplay
- Good performances by lead and supporting actors
Cons
- Sometimes too heavy-handed
- Occasionally feels too much like a sitcom
- Not entirely politically correct
Description
- DVD containing hit romantic comedy "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"
- Semi-autobiographical movie written by and starring Nia Vardalos
- DVD contains feature-length commentary by Vardalos, actor John Corbett, and director Joel Zwick
- Excellent picture quality
- Excellent sound quality
Guide Review - "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" DVD Review
This romantic comedy was a big hit in theaters, and I loved it on DVD! Nia Vardalos, the movie's star, originally developed the story based loosely on her own background. Toula Portokalos (Vardalos), an unmarried, thirtyish, plain-looking Chicago woman is surrounded by her overpowering Greek family, including her parents (Michael Constantine and Lainie Kazan). Toula falls in love with Ian Miller (John Corbett), a non-Greek, and as they move towards marriage, Toula must reconcile her love for her family with her love for Ian. "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is not a perfect film, but I thought it had the rare combination of humor, warmth, and romance that so many filmmakers try for but seldom achieve. I found it to be a delight.
