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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

13 May 2016English1h 45mPart 2 of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding series
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 4 scored reviews · 3 not rated

Toula's family returns, but the wedding charm has mostly worn off.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: occasional light ensemble moments
  • Criticised: weak script, forced nostalgia

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What 7 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. 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.

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Critic reviews (7)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    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.
  2. Top critic

    Firstpost

    Film review ·

    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.
  3. Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    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!
  4. CatchNews

    Film review ·

    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.
  5. BookMyShow

    Film review ·

    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.
  6. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    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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