The Bottom Line
This is a delightful movie which will especially appeal to anyone who has ever experienced a mixed culture, race, or religion relationship. It's warm, funny, and thoroughly enjoyable.
Pros
- Greek-American? It's a must-see
- Great family-friendly but never dull entertainment
- Terrific cast, lots of funny moments
Cons
- Some "real" Greeks complain characters are silly
- May cause overuse of "big fat" as adjectives
- DVD version is short on features
Description
- Writer-star Nia Vardalos is terrific as a woman who makes a frump-to-fabulous transition.
- The supporting cast members shine in their roles as the massively extended Greek family.
- It's a perfect date movie with a special magic that seems to appeal equally to men and women.
- The DVD version offers subtitle choices in Greek, Spanish, and French.
- There is an audio commentary track with director Zwick and stars Nia and John.
Guide Review - "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" - DVD
I loved this movie. While some of the characterizations may be a little over-the-top, most of the Greek-Americans who have written to me say that Nia got it just right.
