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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

13 May 2016English1h 45m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for this sequel is largely negative, with reviewers finding it a weak follow-up that relies too heavily on nostalgia for the original film.

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Kirk Jones DirectorNia Vardalos WriterChristopher Lennertz MusicJim Denault Cinematography

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The continuing adventures of the Portokalos family. A follow-up to the 2002 comedy, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for this sequel is largely negative, with reviewers finding it a weak follow-up that relies too heavily on nostalgia for the original film. A few critics acknowledged occasional fun moments and some effectiveness as an ensemble comedy, but these were minor concessions. The dominant criticisms centre on a thin, contrived premise, a lack of originality in the script, and a sitcom-like quality that feels unworthy of a theatrical release.

4 rated reviews · 2 mixed · 2 negative

Praised: occasional light ensemble momentsCriticised: weak script, forced nostalgia

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Critic Reviews (7)

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Shalini LangerTop Critic· Indian Express
5.0
“This film is more content playing on its old, successful themes, including a Windex spray, and even inveigles a wedding between Toula's still-squabbling parents under the flimsiest of pretexts to justify the title.”
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Mihir FadnavisTop Critic· Firstpost
Not rated
“The only takeaway is that the film could have benefitted with a co writer adding something special to Vardalos' unspectacular script. In the fourteen years since the original movie a lot has changed in the world and cinema audiences, but Vardalos' approach to comedy unfortunately hasn't.”
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Reagan Gavin Rasquinha· Times Of India
5.0
“As an ensemble comedy, it somewhat works. But the jokes could have been more in number. Pass the spanakopita, please.”
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Johnson Thomas· Mid-Day
4.0
“A decidedly flimsy reason to fashion a sequel with nothing but a whiff of long forgotten nostalgia to drive it through, this one is a big fat blunder that's bound to sink. There's no great charm to offload, pretentious performances, forced family bonding and a distinct lack of sincerity driving it - so this one is sure to go off the screens even before it can come on, so-to-speak!”
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Aleesha Matharu· CatchNews
3.0
“It's got some fun moments of course, and light-hearted family drama that will make you groan with the familiarity of the situations. But this, without a doubt, will be one of the most unmemorable movies you'll se this year.”
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BookMyShow Team· BookMyShow
Not rated
“Watch this movie because you liked the first movie and want to see what will happen next. This is a typical romantic comedy, best suited for slumber-parties or for one of those days when you want to watch a movie, just to cure your chronic boredom.”
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Not rated
“The film is not unwatchable but then it is not worth climbing every mountain and fording every stream to watch either. You might as well wait for it to come on telly—the movie feels like a loosely strung together sitcom anyway.”
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Release Date
13 May 2016
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English

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