Very funny! I love it!
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
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Common Sense says
Perfect sleepover movie for tweens (and moms!).
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of My Big Fat Greek Wedding was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that there is a non-graphic sexual situation, but it is clear that Toula and Ian wait until they are really committed before going to bed together. Characters drink (Ian's parents are introduced to powerful Greek Ouzo).
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- Families can talk about cultural differences. Do your kids know any families where the couples come from different backgrounds? How have those differences created problems or new opportunities for new, blended traditions? Why does Toula have a hard time telling her family how she feels? How does this family compare to others that you know or have seen in other movies, or to your own? Does your family have a combination of ethnic cultures, and what are some of the issues that have come up in meshing them?
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What’s the Story?
In MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, Nia Vardalos plays Toula, the shy, plain daughter of a loving but overpowering Greek family. Her family believes that Greek girls are here to marry Greek boys, have Greek babies, and cook a lot of Greek food. In the unlikely event that they do not get married, they are expected to work in the family business, in her case, a Greek restaurant. But Toula dreams of more, and with the help of her mother and her aunt, they manage to have Gus thinking that it is his idea to have her go back to school and get another job -- in her aunt's travel agency. Toula begins not just to bloom, but to glow, and attracts the attention of Ian, a handsome teacher (Sex and the City's John Corbett).
Is It Any Good?
The story behind this film is as remarkable as the film itself. Actress/writer Nia Vardalos created a one-woman show about her Greek family and their response when she married a man who wasn't Greek. Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson (who is Greek), saw the show and decided to make it into a movie with Nia playing herself. Viewers will fall in love with Vardalos and her family, too. The family is an irresistible force and she is just plain irresistible.
Vardalos and director Joel Zwick balance the specifics of the Greek-American culture with the transcendent universalities of family dynamics. Vardalos and Corbett have a believable sweetness with each other. The movie is riotously funny but heart-catchingly touching and it will make you want to go back and hug everyone you are related to. This is a terrific choice for families with tween-aged kids. The romance is age appropriate and the characters are great role models for how to fall in love and treat each other right. This is one movie where no surprises lurk. Just grab the popcorn, don't answer the phone, and enjoy.
Movie Details
Studio: IFC Films, Director: Joel Zwick
Run time: 95 minutes
Theatrical release: 4/19/2002, DVD release: 2/11/2003
MPAA Rating: PG for a mild sexual situation and some language
Run time: 95 minutes
Theatrical release: 4/19/2002, DVD release: 2/11/2003
MPAA Rating: PG for a mild sexual situation and some language
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
I think its great
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Lives in Tennessee -
I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
4 and 1/2 stars
This is an excellent movie. There is a bit of sensuality (mild) and language (also very mild.) The leads are very convincing and lovable.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I love this Funny Flick!
Really Funny Movie!
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great Movie
I love this movie! I have seen it many times. This movie is all about following your heart even when others aren't supportive. It also says you have to have faith because anyone can find love.
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Lives in Florida
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
It's a cute movie! And without a doubt it's very funny! I think it really is a must see!
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Funny, But Too Short to Become Invested...
MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING is funny, but is too short for us to become emotionally invested in it. We never really care about the characters or situations, and that makes this an inferior romantic comedy compared to SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE and YOU'VE GOT MAIL. However, it is cute and funny, and a good choice to kids. There is one mild, brief sexual situation in addition to some light innuendos. Ian and Toula drive home every night (he usually drops her off at her house), but one night they go to his apartment, and he invites her in. She considers a moment, then accepts, and we see them kiss passionately (standing up), then she pushes him down on a couch (out of view) and pounces on him. After that scene, we see them in bed together twice (clothed, except that he's shirtless), but no action goes on. The innuendos include stuff like "Greek women are tigers in the bedroom". A man who can't understand Greek tries to say something nice twice, but both times ends up saying something else: "I have three testicles" and "nice boobs". There are a few "a*s"s and "d**n"s.
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I rate this title pause for age 13 and give it
This is definitely a movie the whole family can watch together. There is a strong focus around the struggle between parents and children when dealing with generation gaps of traditions and beliefs. It also taps into the customs and traditions of the Greeks. I highly enjoyed this movie and recommend it to most.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
I laughed
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
Loved It!
I loved this show it was sooooo funny!!! But Probley not for little kids. It will make you Laugh so hard! Two thumbs up!!!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Enjoyable and wholesome
This was fun to watch with our 11 year old. The cross - cultural encounters were funny, touching and educational.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Hahahaha!..Sorry it's just too funny!
This movie is SO funny! I think I have watch about 8 times and it never becomes less funny. After their first date, the main character and the man she falls in love with kiss, their kiss escalates until they are making-out. Also on I think a month after they start dating they go to his apartment and you see him standing by the couch and she "pounces" on him and it is implied they have sex. Also when he asks her to marry him, he is shirtless and she is in a bra on top of him in bed. That's it, ENJOY the movie! I recommend this movie for kid and adults ages 5+. Be warned for kids about 7-10 may raise questions.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Great Movie For Everyone
A few things here and there you might want to watch out for, alchohol, sexual images, annd a few other things.
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| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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