Perhaps the worst movie of all time. Awful, awful, awful. I feel like I've been stabbed after watching it. You could write a rather large book about just how terrible this movie is, but for now I'll stick with the 'highlights'. 1. The character of Ian. He's barely human. A walking doormat, bereft of an identity, emotions, or a spine. It's a wonder how he gets out of bed. So your bride to be has a pushy but loving family that won't give her any space. Do you react angrily to their constant demands? Try to instigate a little give and take in the relationship? Gently steer her towars some form of independence? Hell no. You bend over and take it as deep as humanly possible. Baptism? Church Wedding? Completely ignore his own parents? Ditch his best man because he's not Greek? Generally act like a human doormat? No problem! Not once does he get angry, or even question the motives of his new inlaws. So her parents don't want her to marry a non-Greek? His solution, to give up his identity and try to act as Greek as humanly possible. Which brings us to... 2. Stereotypes. Those crazy Greeks! Always with the wackiness! And look at the "ingenious" contrast between their over the top ways and those stiff, uptight Wasps. No doubt hilarity will ensue. One wonders how the write restrained from having Ian have a 'funky' black sidekick who can't help but say "awww helll no" when offered some Ouzo and the one millionth rendition of the Zorba dance. 3. Anti-feminist. The message the family sends to their daughter? You can marry anyone you want (and even then, not really, only if he tries really really really really hard to be as Greek as humanly possible). Not that you can be whatever you want. Or aspire or achieve anything you set your mind to. No. You can marry anyone you want, provided that we still control your life and steamroll your values whenever we choose. At the end of the movie, the father, in a great emotional display, traps his daughter by buying her a house NEXT DOOR. Wow, thanks dad. How unbelievably "out there". 4. It's not funny. If you love "everyone loves Raymond" or "Yes Dear" then you'll love this steaming turd. Witness punchlines you'll see coming a mile off! Enjoy the most tired movie cliches of all time! 5. One dimensional characters. Apart from the female lead, not a single character in this movie felt like a real person. And even then she was only one step above being a spineless automaton. We've got the senile grandma, the prankster brother, the wacky aunt, the overprotective father, the uptight Wasps. I must have missed the scene with the Rabbi, the Irishman, and the thrifty Scot. Conclusion: It's not that you can't have a good comedy based on ethnic and cultural clashes; it's been done a million times before. What's missing here is the clash, any semblance of conflict, or heart, for that matter. You don't have to be making highbrow arthouse cinema to do this well. For example, "Bend It Like Beckham" does much the same thing, only it has the advantage of a good plot, interesting characters and jokes that are actually funny. If I sound bitter, well, guilty as charged. I sat through a nine hour bus ride with this abomination blaring from multiple screens. After the huge box office and all the hype, I was ready to like this film. But it sucks. Terribly, horribly, utterly, completely.… Expand

I thought it was very entertaining; a definite "feel good movie'.

This was a fun movie, and despite being a formula comedy had some uniquely genuine situations. I had never seen being Greek presented as a curse before. Always nice to see surpises like this come out of the Indie world.

Frightfully bland and painfully mannered romantic comedy. I just couldn't find a any real zest here. The laughs are in short supply and there is no real charm here. Watch Bend It Like Beckham and East Is East instead for a more warm, intelligent and humorous look at interracial relations and give this one a miss.

This movie was the worse movie I have ever seen in my life!!!

This is really a fun movie! It captures a terrific diffrents of diffrent cultures and lets you see that we're all diffrent, but still...just fruit. A bit of a fairytale, but this is how a romantic movie shoud feel like. With a few greats scenes and things you can really learn from. You'll smile all the way through, sometimes even with a tear in you eye.

Great!!!!!

This is my fourth time watching the movie and it is as funny every time.

Fantasitic. This movie was the best movie ever. I have already gone and seen it twice andithas only been out for 1 week! The best Movie in history.

Shame on owen gleiberman. This is a very funny movie.

Charming throughout. The romantic comedy formula is so tired these days that I really appreciated the fact that, for once, there was no contrived obstacle that tears the characters apart only to be reunited in the third act. Instead, we're treated to a thorougly enjoyable, albeit extremely light summer movie.

just funny and very amusing.

The absolute best sleeper hit of the season. Just a wonderful feel good mouth-to-mouth movie that everyone seems to enjoy. I only wonder why it was not widely released in the theaters? Doesn't matter what nationality you are as it encompasses all! The cast is superb. I highly recommend it.

Good and funny if you never saw a movie before. Or even a TV sitcom.

I laughed so much, I lost weight!

This film is okay. It's the copycats that scare me. "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" would be so dead in the water if not for the performance of Nia Vardalos. She's real. Without her, the cliches would be more pronounced, like when Toula (Vardalos) ends her frumpy period by discovering the wonders of contact lenses. It's very disconcerting to see an independent movie which brings to mind "She's All That". But only the hardest of hearts would deny that there are some laughs to be found here. But only a truculent optimist would believe that the groom's disapproving parents could come around that quickly.… Expand

This movie had a common story but avoided falling into phony "hollywood" traps. The actors were normal looking people. The sub-plots were not over developed to the point of cliche. The artistic brother,the wasp inlaws,the crazy family were all handeled in a gentle, not "beat you over the head with a message" way. The groom is never "overwhelmed" so we don't have to sit through the usual "How could I have given up the best thing that ever happened to me..."scene. This is a suprisingly refreshing take on a type of story we've seen many times.… Expand

Its Great.

A light-weight date movie. Let's leave it at that.

Come on you critics, ease up, enjoy yourself some. This is a truly funny movie!. It pokes fun without being nasty, and is a delight. All of you critics combined could not make a movie this good. Get a real job!!

My Big Fat Greek Wedding is so funny. I hope I marry someone with a big crazy family. Everyone I know that has seen it, loves it.

It WAS a funny movie! My boyfriend and I laughed so hard! I'm not Greek...I'm Chinese, but I can relate to some of the ethnic family & relationship stuff! I can't wait to purchase this movie on DVD.

This movie was one of the best films that I have been to in awhile. It had my boyfriend and I laughing throughout the entire thing. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone.

Funny.

I thought this was a great movie. The entire theatre was in hysterics. A similar situation actually occured in my family and it was VERY similar to this movie...even down to the grandma, lol. Its very funny.

This is the best movie of 2003.

I loved this movie! It reminded me of my Italian family and 28 first cousins all trying to get a word in edge-wise! It was great to see Toula played by a real woman and not some Hollywood glam girl. It was much more authentic. The jokes hilarious and it was about people loving their life as family.

Only a few underdeveloped aspects to this movie's plot stop me from calling it perfect.

Great heart and full of good will. Made by poeple who like people. Nia Vardalos is lovely and real.

This movie is LOL funny and in good taste. I will most definitely buy the DVD. Vardalos is very talented; I look forward to seeing more of her work as an actress and screenwriter in the near future.

For me, the best movie I've seen in years..wholesome, decent, and rib-ticklingly funny. It's been a long time since I just roared out loud..I just loved Michael Constantine and hope he never retires again..what a fantastic actor...John Corbett, Nia Vardolos, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin..et.al..like a fine red wine..absolutely unforgettable..I hope there is a sequel..but I can never imagine anything surpassing this movie..what a delightful change from the rotten fare the public is usually dished out...Bravo to all.… Expand

I have seen this twice already and can not wait till it comes out on video!

My husband and I LOVE this movie! It is now our favorite. We have seen it 5 times so far and can't wait until Feb. to buy our own copy on DVD! If you want a feel good movie to lighten up the everyday stress we all have then go see this and relax, laugh and enjoy!

A very enjoyable comedy!

I laughed, I cried and I had a very good time. It's a fun movie that claims to be nothing but that. Bring loved ones and enjoy each other's company. It proves that one needs to know love to truly enjoy this movie.

What a fun movie. I saw it in the middle of the week in the middle of the day with a full house and everyone loved it!

I know how this movie ends, though I could only force myself to sit through half of it. that's how predictable it is. For as unimaginative/predictable/dull a movie as this movie is (and believe me, it is!), I could not really hate it. The characters are all likable, and it is a generous movie, which obviously has some merit. Well acted, too. But it is so mindless, it's really a waste of time...… Expand

Overhyped ethnic trash which was mildly funny in parts.

I thought this movie was a very good romantic comedy for any family. there is a few scences with a little bit of profanity, but nothing to serious for young veiwers, this film has history tips, and dating tips for when meeting the parents.

Simple plot but effectively done. I was amused and enteratined. That's what I pay $7.50 for.

Obviously the users are a lot smarter than the critics when it comes to recognizing a hit movie. Fun all the way.

Just goes to show how some critics can lose the pulse of the public, or just be so jaded as to even know what is good and true.

This is the only movie I have truly enjoyed more the once. I've seen this movie 3 times and it gets funnier each time. The humor is so true to life ... there is something for everyone to relate to in one way or anoter. Even my husband who tends to only see action adventure thoroughly enjoyed it!! A must see for the entire family. I am going to see it again in the theatre and plan to buy it as soon as it is available. This is the only movie I am compelled to buy that I am aware of. I do wish Hollywood would make many more movies of this quality. It is great to take the whole family and enjoy the experience equally.… Expand

The movie was just great. I laughed until it hurt. Where are movies like this? Hollywood are you listening? Must see.

Brilliantly charming movie...first time in years that i've been in a theater where everyone left with a smile.

As delightful, rich and warm as this film is, the sitcom is none of these things. Why change the main characters names, and why are they trying so hard to make us laugh? The film made us laugh without beating us over the head, slower and with more depth. You'd think that CBS would have noticed that the film made 250 Mil in theaters, and spent enough money on the sets to ensure seamless transition from the big to the small screen. All in all, if it ain't broke... I for one, will continue to watch to see if they figure these things out. Isn't it a shame that I have to be distracted by that. What I really want to do is watch these characters interact with the same love, annoyance and intelligence that they exhibited in the film. Also, in the pilot, where was the Windex, Greek word origins, and why was Nicko reduced to an idiot-punk? He had depth, feeling and talent before. Please figure this out, and slow down. I still love Toula's family. Chris.… Expand

I could only watch about 15 minutes of this awful sitcom. It is one of those films where you turn red with embarassment that someone even made it. Ugh!

Enjoyed by the whole family from 10 to 47 years old!

I watched the movie with my kids we lauged forever on this movie, I was very suprised that my kids liked it so much.

Boring, predictable, badly acted and badly directed. If you like TV sitcoms, have at it - otherwise avoid like the plague.

Umm, what's all the hype about this movie? As I was watching, I was waiting for a great moment, any moment, where I would laugh out loud. It never came. We Americans, as usual, have pretty low standards for movies and the like. This one wasn't funny at all. It wasn't satisfying. What it was was an indicator of the current state of movies today. Stinko.

i watched this movie with my parents(eewwwww). They were lauhing like hell and they could have died laughing. From my point of view....this is just a lame excuse for a crappy movie. I didnt laugh at all it is incredibly not funny. To whoever made this...try to make the new show better. I'll be watchin.

I get the impression that the critics who rated the film less that 70 weren't seeing the same film that I was. Entertaining and refreshing.

Easily the funniest and most heartfelt romantic to come out in a very long time. Vardalos, although more or less playing herself, is a real discovery. And Michael Constantine steals every scene he is in. Wonderful script, great acting, and a truly terrific film.

Best laugh I have had in ages, get over the fact that your relatives are weird, its ok to laugh at them, its not a cliche its life.

Just a wonderful movie that deserves all the praise it has received. I laughed so hard out loud that it actually hurt. If you haven't seen this treasure by all means do so.

This movie was SO funny, i couldn't stop laughing for a second! it was awesome, go see it.

Perfect!

Hillariously funny. I was still laughing, when the movie was over, and everyone had left the theater. It is real, true and funny. A must see for anyone, and everyone.

I haven't laughed this much for a very long time.

It's the #1 movie of the year 2003.

This move is WAY overrated. It's just like Father of the Bride with Steve Martin, only not as good.

It was awesome! and I can COMPLETELY relate to it!

Very light hearted film about an Orthodox Greek family headed by Michael Constantine who steals the show. The theater was packed (good word of mouth) and we all had a ball. If you are looking for some laughs and a good time then this is the movie for you.

I laughed until I cried. Where have movies like this been? Absolutely hilarious! No wonder it is in limited release, Hollywood doesn't want us to get used to a good movie.

Funny, and true to the Greek culture. EW doesn't know WHAT they're talking about.

I went into the theater hoping i would hate this movie when it turned out to be very good.see this movie. its well worth a watch.

To makers of My Big fat Greek wedding. Thank you for a most enjoyable evening. Watching your movie uplifting and entertaining.

I have only seen part but if you live in Oak park Illinois come to washington irving school for my big fat greek club at 3:00 on thursdays the teacher is ms.k [ms.kanavos]!

It is a nice simple comedy...being an Indian I enjoyed the cultural peek into a Greek American family...and came away with the warm fuzzy feeling of how we all are same...vasudhaiv kutumbekam...the whole Earth is one family....I recently saw Monsoon Wedding...and overheard this comment...such expressive faces...it is true...american movies have such expressionless faces. It is a good movie...not art...but quite enjoyable.… Expand

It`s very funny and I recommend it to anyone.

It's halarious, The grandma is always running away from the family cause she doesnt want to live there and has alchohol in her hands most of the time. The father of the house thinks windex cures everything this movie is a worth your time.

Didn't break any new ground. You could have changed a couple of minor things in this story, and called it "My Big Fat Italian Wedding" or "My Big Fat Jewish Wedding." Case in point: Lainie Kazan usually plays Jewish mothers; here she plays a Greek mom. What an acting stretch!

It was great you loved the characters and you could really get into the "greek" life style i loved and will most likly get it on DVD.

My husband and I LOVED this movie. We laughed from the moment we sat down till we left. We still laugh when we tell our friends that they have to go and see it.

My family and I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. Very enjoyable movie. The only things I'd change would be Nikki's adjusting her breasts, the occassional profanity, and Toula's premarital sleepover (par for the course in today's Hollywood morality).

The most joyous comedy of the year! Uproariously funny!

I can see this movie over and over again and laugh as hard as when I saw it the first time. Hilarious from beginning to end.

Unpretentious light-hearted comedy that hits the spot. An absolute wonderful movie. Go see it.

This is the most underated movie ever! 60? Geez, this movie deserves MUCH better than that!

This movie so so funny, I was laughing through the whole thing.

Best comedy I have seen in a long time.

This is easily one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. I highly recommend it for those of the Greek culture.

Just superb feel good movie. Most definitely the one to see. The cast is simply great. You will laugh out loud.

Go with the first reviews on this page, they've got it right.

I just saw this movie and ignored the hype beforehand and thoroughly enjoyed it. I laughed so hard at times I was crying, probably because my background is Ukranian (Orthodox Religion) and I could relate to a lot of the movie. Yes, it was stereotypical (and I love Greece and the Greek people) but some things in families are stereotypical and it worked.

Funny movie, charming movie, full of life and humanity. I am glad I didn't listen to Owen Gleiberman's reivew, goes to show how out of touch and elitist some movie critics can be. Go see this movie!!!!!

This was a super cute romance. Although it was not typical, 2 super-model teenagers falling in love, this movie was closer to real life. Yes, this is a chick flick, but I have guy friends who liked it. While this movie is for everyone adults will enjoy it more.

It's the #1 movie of the year 2003. I love it.

I thought the movie was great! It had "real" women on screen, not the typical size 2. It was funny, and kept your attention, while making a point that women are not going to fit in someones "nut shell" breaking boundries. I give it a 10!

Nia Vardalos is simply put, the best. Great movie. Both my husband and myself throughly enjoyed this movie from the get go...This is definitely one of my all time favorites. Aa

It was great. I hope there were more movies that bring out a laugh like that. The Greek character was a little bit exaggerated but it was worth it!

The theatre was packed and everyone was laughing. It's about time we all had a good laugh and this film delivers. You are bound to see something you can relate to in one's own life.

Silly me...I misread the title and thought I was seeing a geek wedding. I even went to the theater with a pocket protector loaded with pencils. It is a simple charming romantic comedy that makes you feel good...and you can learn so much from movies, all these years and I never knew Lanie Kazan was Greek!

This movie is so great, I wish I could watch it everyday. The acting is superb, I mean an all-star cast with the likes of Joey Fatone. I didn't know that the guys from N'Sync could act so well, I guess they just were never in the right movies...until now. This movie is all a romantic comedy could be and even more. I certainly wasn't expecting all this from a movie titled My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Okay, the aliens have finally gone. You guys please, they have probes in your butt, your ears, your mind. I think they are controlling your brain waves through a rare drug that only they can cultivate on Mars. The actors in the movie aren't really actors in fact they are aliens and they can manipulate your mind. But you see, I escaped, one tried to do me in but I just happened to be watching a good movie when it walked in and so it dropped dead to the floor. I know it is hard to beat these creatures because they are already in your mind, but if you can, try and watch a good movie, you might have to settle for two mediocre movies. You see, the reason I say this is, your mind has been so overtaken that you probably wouldn't know a good movie if you saw one, but your brain still might be able to watch a movie that only sucks. You and a friend can watch two such movies in a row and that will possibly bring down the creature. But if it persists like the rash on my butt then I am afraid the aliens along with their friends , the Greeks,will take over and turn us all into slaves.… Expand

I loved this movie and it is just like my family! a must see!

Why does this movie have such a low score? Sure it's not the best comedy ever, but with recent garbage comedies that have come out, with Rob Schnider and Adam Sandler, it's nice to watch a movie that actually has a very original sense of humor. It never was a chick-flick either which made it even better. The phrases with the Windex and "Opa!" made me laugh out loud. Definately my favorite romantic-comedy and I would highly recommend it to anyone. … Expand

Was Hollywood sleeping? Talk about sleeper hits, MBFGW might be the biggest of all. It is absolutely hilarious. The word of mouth has kept it going. How many blockbusters do you know that become number one at the box office after five months? Just a wonderful feel good movie that makes you leave the theater with a smile on your face. Hollywood are you listening?