My Big Fat Greek Wedding

[Guest Mik at Cornell]

Well...

 

Now that MBFGW has pretty much taken the number one spot away from Signs, I suppose I should consider going to see what all the fuss is about. Sucks that I'm in Australia now and it doesn't come out until October, BUT what I was wondering if anyone has seen it and if so...what's the verdict?

[Guest jimmy no nose]

I thought it was alright, but way overrated. I thought it was pretty average when compared to other movies.

[Guest redbaron51]

isn't it an independant film?

[Guest jimmy no nose]

isn't it an independant film?

Yeah, I think that's part of why everyone seems to think it's so great, but it's not like it's a great movie, I just consider it a pretty good independent movie.

[Guest Slapnuts00]

I thought it was very funny. if you like a good laugh out loud movie with over the top ethnic family members go see it!

[Guest MDH257]

It''s a cute comedy. Certanly better than most of the comedies Hollywood puts out there. My big complaint is that the editing seemed choppy. As if they filmed 2 hours of movie, but had already decided that they were making a 90 min. movie - so they had to awkwardly edit it down.

[Guest starvenger]

It is not the best movie ever, and actually the romance plot is very run of the mill. What makes the movie is the family. They're pretty exaggerated and maybe a bit stereotypical but it's all meant in fun.

 

Overall, it's a good date movie, but don't expect to be blown away or moved to tears or anything - just expect to be entertained by a bunch of near-no name actors.

[Guest areacode212]

When did this movie suddenly explode in popularity? Hasn't MBFGW been out for months?

[Guest starvenger]

Since the spring, actually.

 

It started out small, in a few theatres in a few cities, and kept expanding a few cities at a time, which I gather is typical for an indie. Except this one caught fire, kept opening in new cities, and will actually pass $100 million soon.