MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2
Directed by Kirk Jones
Screenplay by Nia Vardalos
Starring Nia Vardalos; John Corbin; Michael Constantine; and Elena Kampouris
Another wedding!! And a daughter deciding on college options.
Well that is the synopsis.
This film is a missed opportunity. It should have been called MY BIG FAT GREEK FAMILY.
Thats it. It should have been just focused on the teenage Paris, played wonderfully by Elena Kampouris. The story line that follows her struggles with trying to break away from the family and navigate her school life as a member of this family was funny and touching. Every time the film pulls away from her and focuses on this ridiculous and unrealistic wedding I lost interest.
The film relies on funny bits from the last film including Windex. However many and I do mean many bits fall flat.
Well, the acting is serviceable. The funny thing is this Kampouris acts circles around everyone.
Corbin who really does not have much to do here still has great chemistry with Vardalos.
Michaele Constantine is back as Gus the patriarch of the family is back. Sadly he is looking old and is struggling. They obviously try to hide it by having most of his scenes with him sitting.
When you go to this film you want to see some humor and some sweetness. This film delivers, I just wish the film was not soooo wide open with way to many story lines.
3 out of 5 stars for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. Enjoyable sweet film. By the way there is one really nice montage scene toward the end that had me raise the stars by a half. A great moment in the film. If your interested just go and do not over think it.
From the shadows as always thanks for your time.
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