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By S. Jhoanna Robledo
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Unsurprising but still enjoyable sequel to beloved romcom.
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
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Based on 6 parent reviews
Based on 10 kid reviews
Kids say the movie features a blend of humor and some sweet moments, but it suffers from excessive sexual references and an awkwardness that makes it unsuitable for family viewing. While some found it hilarious and enjoyable, many criticized its content for being inappropriate and felt it lacked the charm of its predecessor.
- inappropriate content
- mixed opinions
- humorous moments
- sweet themes
- family viewing concerns
Summarized with AI
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What's the Story?
In this sequel to the megait romcom My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Toula Portolakos (Nia Vardalos) is back. She's still happily but harriedly married to her true love, Ian Miller (John Corbett), and is now the mother of a high school senior, Paris (Elena Kampouris), who's struggling to distance herself from very close but sometimes oppressively nosy Greek family. Meanwhile, Toula's parents (Lainie Kazan and Michael Constantine) discover that they aren't actually married after all, and Toula and Ian struggle to put back the spark in their marriage so they'll be OK once Paris leaves their Chicago nest empty. Andrea Martin reprises her role as Toula's very frank Aunt Voula.
Is It Any Good?
Let's dispense with the niceties: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 is cheesy, predictable, and all the things that many sequels are, but it's also somewhat of a crowd-pleaser. Because no matter how annoying they can be, the truth is that the Portolakoses have a certain charm, and it's on full display here. The empty-nest plot moves the original storyline forward pleasingly, but we all know how it's going to end before it really even gets started.
A sub-plot about another wedding is a fun idea -- as are Kazan and Constantine as Toula's parents, warring in late life -- but you almost wish they'd abandoned that gimmick entirely to simply revisit the family in a new and refreshing way. And although we understand that Grandpa Gus is positioned as an old-world guy who might not quite grasp the idea of feminism and gender equality, his comments feel very dated in a movie trying to be relevant in the here and now.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether the family in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 is realistic and relatable. What do they have in common with your own family? How are they different?
How does the film address cultural differences? Do you know families where the couples come from different backgrounds? How have those differences created problems or new opportunities for new, blended traditions?
What role does drinking play in the story? Are there realistic consequences? Why is that important?
Gus, the patriarch, often nags his 17-year-old granddaughter to find a boyfriend. How does the film show its take on this "wisdom"?
How does Toula feel about her daughter's impending move to college? How does the film tackle the concept of an empty nest?
Movie Details
- In theaters : March 25, 2016
- On DVD or streaming : June 21, 2016
- Cast : Nia Vardalos , John Corbet
- Director : Kirk Jones
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Universal Pictures
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 94 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : some suggestive material
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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