My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

Name: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Family
Released: March 25, 2016
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 37
Cast: Andrea Martin, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine, Nia Vardalos

2016

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 32 Critic Reviews

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 25, 2016 | PG-13

Starring: Andrea Martin, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine, Nia Vardalos

Summary: After spending most of their time focusing on their troubling teenage daughter, Toula (Nia Vardalos) and Ian (John Corbett) are facing marital problems while also having to deal with yet another Greek wedding – this time, even bigger and fatter.

Director: Kirk Jones

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, Family

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 94 min

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Richard Roeper

Mar 24, 2016

A sequel that’s never subtle, rarely surprising — and as rich, syrupy, sweet and satisfying as a tray of homemade baklava. Read full review

Joe Dziemianowicz

Mar 23, 2016

Among the lessons learned: marriages need tending and distance can make people closer. Not earth-shaking, but harmless. Like this sequel. Read full review

Sara Stewart

Mar 24, 2016

Some things, like ouzo and flaming cheese, are best left at single servings. Read full review

Geoff Berkshire

Mar 21, 2016

Every bit as sitcom-ish and saccharine as its predecessor, but considerably less distinctive. Read full review

Kate Lloyd

Mar 25, 2016

If you loved the first one, you’ll happily sit through this one. It’s just not quite as good. Read full review

Randy Cordova

Mar 24, 2016

The script, written by the actress, is downright wretched at times. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Mar 24, 2016

The comedy is forced, the drama nonexistent and the actors melt into a yapping clan that seems to go everywhere en masse — a gesticulating blob of upraised shoulders and upturned palms. Read full review

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cgtravers1

Apr 29, 2016

I like metacritic, i use metacritic just about every day but sometimes I just don't get metacritic and how they arrive at their scores. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 should not have a (Red 37) nor should it have a cumulative User Score of 5.9. It is a much better experience - in every way -I like metacritic, i use metacritic just about every day but sometimes I just don't get metacritic and how they arrive at their scores. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 should not have a (Red 37) nor should it have a cumulative User Score of 5.9. It is a much better experience - in every way - than those scores would lead one to believe. Just as with the first film (and to a lesser extent the 7-episode TV series) Nia has filled her film with heart and humor (I laughed aloud consistently throughout MBFGW2) and she delivers some very effective one-liners as well as a lot of visual humor - especially concerning the (now) great-grandmother. Funny is funny and it can't be faked and MBFGW2 is solidly funny. That I am Nia's age (I am actually 8 months younger) does not matter really but she does deliver a remarkably effective take on the (simple) passage of time and the toll it takes (yes, it is a comedy) on all of us. And that is the added layer of pathos that is a welcome gift in MBFGW2. I knew something was amiss when at six weeks now the sequel is still playing. (Red 37) closes in a week or two but at six weeks the people have spoken and word of mouth takes over and keeps a film running. I have to believe (as I do believe) that anyone who takes the time to see MBFGW2 will see that there is so much there to be enjoyed - much more than i expected from the metacritic scores - and the clever and sometimes heart-tugging parallels to the original film make this sequel one of the best that I have ever seen. I loved this film and I very nearly sat through it a second time yesterday...just staying in my seat...in the end I didn't, but i was tempted, oh yes, tempted and when was the last time that happened? It has been a very long time indeed! Thank you Nia and thanks to Rita and Tom as well.… Expand

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SUPERWOMAN422

Apr 7, 2016

I think the critics are dead wrong with their reviews. If you liked the first one you'll like the second one. The casting was wonderful they paid real attention to the detail of the first one with the same great characters you loved from the first one right down to the smallest roles.I think the critics are dead wrong with their reviews. If you liked the first one you'll like the second one. The casting was wonderful they paid real attention to the detail of the first one with the same great characters you loved from the first one right down to the smallest roles. Nostalgically funny reiterating the fun moments from the first one in the same way you loved it before. Overall the movie is witty, funny, charming, and lovable just like the first one. If I could rate it higher than 10 I would I simply loved it.… Expand

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Soybeanarson

Mar 25, 2016

Fantastic! I am not a fan of the romantic comedy genre in general, but years ago I fell in love with the first "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". It was Honest, funny, and organic, and the characters felt like real humans. Fast forward to the sequel. I saw the previews and was very worried. WasFantastic! I am not a fan of the romantic comedy genre in general, but years ago I fell in love with the first "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". It was Honest, funny, and organic, and the characters felt like real humans. Fast forward to the sequel. I saw the previews and was very worried. Was this going to be a wilder, shmultzyer re-hash of the first movie devoid of its heart in favor of cheap laughs? After watching it in the theater, let me assure you it is not. The same honesty, humor and heart that made the first movie special is intact, but told in an entirely different story, exploring people who have moved to very different parts of their life, have grown, but remain recognizable. Though it helps to have seen the first movie just to see the organic growth of the characters (and really you should see the first one just because it's great), this one easily stands on its own. The characters are equal parts bombastic and relateable. It emphasizes that tradition is important, but that change is good, and not to be feared. It walks the line between the importance of close family relationships and also having the courage and independence to strike out on your own and take command of your life. In short, there was not a thing about this movie I didn't like. If you liked the first one, this one will melt you, in a good way. If you never saw the first one, you will still find plenty to enjoy here. See it.… Expand

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TheKavehJ

Mar 26, 2016

Sure, My Big Fat Greek Wedding isn't as good as it's predecessor, but the film is consistently funny, and very enjoyable. The best part about it is that it doesn't overstay it's welcome.

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TVJerry

Apr 3, 2016

Toula (Nia Vardalos) and Ian (John Corbett) are still married 17 years later. They now have a semi-surly teenage daughter who's humiliated by her heritage, while their own relationship is losing a bit of focus. True to the title, there's another wedding that brings the family together, afterToula (Nia Vardalos) and Ian (John Corbett) are still married 17 years later. They now have a semi-surly teenage daughter who's humiliated by her heritage, while their own relationship is losing a bit of focus. True to the title, there's another wedding that brings the family together, after much comic mayhem. All of the fussy relatives are back, including a few new ones and there's plenty of mildly entertaining "Greek comedy." There's nothing subtle or surprising in this sequel and the writing (also by Vardalos) is somewhat bland. Still, audiences who prefer broad, obvious, family-style humor may find it sweetly appealing.… Expand

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LeZee

Jul 4, 2016

Another fat wedding in one big Greek family.

A sequel after the 14 years, actually it was not bad. It followed a simple story of another fat wedding in the Toula's big family. Great to see them all once again, and I hope the third film as well will be made very sooner than another 14Another fat wedding in one big Greek family.

A sequel after the 14 years, actually it was not bad. It followed a simple story of another fat wedding in the Toula's big family. Great to see them all once again, and I hope the third film as well will be made very sooner than another 14 years. This franchise has a wonderful set of the characters and each one was in a very unique that imprinted its trademark and so the film gave them all equal parts to explore the opportunity.

Yep, it's not anymore about Toula, particularly not in this part or if you're expecting it to be about her daughter, you will be disappointed, but it was a well distributed contents to all the characters and extracted as much as possible good comedies. Beside it was written by Toula (Nia Vardalos) like the previous film.

Most of the stuff was as expected, like the slapstick humours. Not everybody would going love it, but if you had liked the first then definitely you would enjoy it as well. Even the first film was not a masterpiece and so this one yet undeniably a good entertainer. Nowadays, in this kind of theme you won't get a fresh storyline, but this one was very original. From the director by 'Everybody's Fine' fame, who really did a good job. A decent summer film, but a very enjoyable film with the family.

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badgerryan19

May 19, 2017

Was extremely bored at times and the story wasn't necessarily any good. And the acting was sub par at domes. I will give it some credit by attempting some heart-warming parts. But the majority of the film was pointless.

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