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run-of-the-mill ethnic comedy
I must admit, after I finally sat through the whole film, that I didn't think it was all that good. The acting is uneven: while the future husband is good, the dowdy-turned-sexy wife really doesn't give a convincing performance: not only is her character not very cogent (she quickly changes from painfully shy and timid to this earthy and witty chick), but her delivery lacks whatever it takes to get me to suspend my disbelief. I just couldn't see her as a real person. The supporting actors are quite good, if predictable, i.e. the in-laws freak out then come round with lots of ouzo, etc. etc. <
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>Then there is the "family". OK, it is a comedy and isn't shooting for realism, but after the first few minutes the loudness and exaggerated antics began to wear on me. Then it turns out SO politically correct. Well, it was fun to watch Northshore Chicago types squirm at something not "all set up the way they like it." <
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>This is a questions of taste, of course. I found this to be throwaway stuff, something OK for the background but not for full attention.

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Grotesque
With all due respect to those who embraced this film, I have to say that I couldn't believe how horrible this film was. The Greeks were all made to look ugly. The one character's description of coughing up what was to be her twin at birth nauseated me for days. The script is worn out and unfunny. The groom's parents are presented as the typical uptight WASPs. If I were Greek, I would be insulted by this film. As an Irish/Italian mix, I would be outraged were either side presented in this manner. For me, this is a disturbingly moronic film.

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There are yet families that thrive!
I'm uncertain how I came to view this film. It may well be that my daughter brought it over when I last had `The Bug,' hoping to lighten my day by a little innocuous entertainment. <
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>It must have worked. This movie is delightfully charming! Nia Vardalos has knocked together a script that is witty and quirky and hilarious, intellectually and culturally satisfying, and just plain fun! <
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>Tom Hanks, the executive producer, must have seen something in the possibilities as well, so I stand in good company. We're guys who are both confident enough to enjoy a good `chick flick' when offered the opportunity. <
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>The casting is superb! Nia, as a seasoned `Second City' player, more than holds her own with veterans Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine and Andrea Martin. John Corbett is a delight in his roll as Nia's new and surprisingly non-Greek love interest, Ian. <
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>The film is honest and loving and holds to familial relationships as being wonderfully important. The soundtrack includes just enough Greek tunes and motives to color the action without being overpowering or intrusive. <
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>I even enjoyed watching it with Greek subtitles, this language being one of which I've had some minimal instruction. My favorite quote, as given by brother Nick (Louis Mandylor) to Toula (Vardalos): <
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>[Of course, the Greek won't transfer, which is too bad.] <
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>"Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you will become." So you see, for the obligatory higher IQ requirement, a little Greek philosophy (well, OK, `Dear Abby') is included. <
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>If you're considering an easy and light evening of romantic entertainment, I highly recommend this film! <
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>Five Stars this trip! <
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