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"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" DVD Review

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding DVD

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" DVD

HBO Video

The Bottom Line

I absolutely loved this movie when I saw it in the theater, and I still love it after watching the DVD. It's a non-offensive movie with something for everyone - how many movies can make that claim?
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Pros

  • One of the best romantic comedies in decades
  • A fun date movie for both sexes
  • Rightly claims to be the 'feel good' movie of 2002

Cons

  • One or two outtakes would have been nice

Description

  • Commentary by Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and director Joel Zwick.
  • Cast biographies
  • Full and Widescreen versions on the same side of the DVD
  • 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound

Guide Review - "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" DVD Review

This was the only movie I recommended to everyone last year without having to preface my recommendation with, "You'll like it if you like..." "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is truly the little film that could. After it's initial release in April 2002, the movie generated such positive reviews and word-of-mouth buzz that by the end of 2002, it ended up being one of the top grossing movies of the year, and became the highest grossing romantic comedy of all time.

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is equally appealing to both sexes, and though it's about a Greek family, 'Greek' could be easily replaced with any ethnic or religious group, so recognizable and relatable is the movie's central family theme.

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