My Big Fat Greek Wedding
DVD - 2003
Toula is a quiet, devoted daughter in a big, crazy Greek family. Working in her father's restaurant, she hides behind her family and keeps the world at a distance. One day at the restaurant she finds herself pouring coffee for a man who inspires her to change her life - and the way she sees the world ... forever.
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Publisher:
New York, NY : HBO Home Video, [2003]
Copyright Date:
©2002
ISBN:
9780783122328
0783122322
0783122322
Branch Call Number:
DVD MY BIG
Characteristics:
1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Language Note:
Closed-captioned
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If you’re not already familiar with Vardalos’ work, there’s no better introduction than this 2002 heartwarming romantic comedy, which Vardalos wrote and starred in.
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reginator_22
Feb 03, 2018
Toula Portokalos: Ma, Dad is so stubborn. What he says goes. "Ah, the man is the head of the house!"
Maria Portokalos: Let me tell you something, Toula. The man is the head, but the woman is the neck. And she can turn the head any way she wants.
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Add a CommentNia Vardalos shines in this ensemble rom-com that is packed to the brim with heart and romance without being too cheesy or over-the-top. Cultures clash when the Greek-Orthodox Toula falls head over heels in love with Anglo-Saxon Ian. Ian is quick to discover that he can't have Toula in his life without her eccentric family and hilarity ensues on their way down the aisle.
I loved this, my kind of humor! It was a feel-good movie and I laughed out aloud at times.
I would say one of my most favorite movies ever. I enjoyed the sequel to it as well.
Interesting history of how this became a movie, just looked it up online.
Hope they make a third one, there has been talk about it.
My favorite movie of all time!
A hilarious movie with funny Greek people!
Good romcom!
I really liked this movie because it was all about a big, crazy family, so it was filled with comedy and an abundance of love. I could relate to the main character because I too am in the middle of a giant, boisterous family and because she wanted bigger things for herself. Not only was the movie funny, but it shone a light on Greek culture and how important family life really is. I wouldn’t change anything about the movie, because even it’s imperfections work with the overall theme. This movie is a feel good movie all the way through and I’m excited to watch the sequel. 4/5 Stars
- @scarletsoldier of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library
This movie hasn't aged as well as I expected it would, but it's still very good. It's a nice, light comedy. For me, all of the "But he's not Greek!" started to wear a little thin this time around. I'm glad I rewatched it prior to seeing My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, its creatively titled sequel. While I don't think 2's story is one that needed to be told, Nia Vardalos did a wonderful job of writing the characters' lives 14 years later. With the sequel, I appreciated the closeness of the family and how they had become much more tolerant, and I was impressed that everyone, even very minor characters, had returned for it. I recommend having some Greek food on hand if you are planning to watch either or both of these movies. You will be hungry for it.
Love it!
A funny, moving family comedy.
Truly a fun movie with great actors. Love this one and recommend it highly.