My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (Read 700 times)

[Kpatch]

Going to see this today. Yay!

[Kpatch]

I liked the movie but it didn't have as much heart as the first and the humor was somewhat self-conscious. I also felt that they turned some of the characters into caricatures, like Thea Voula. I love Andrea Martin. She can be funny without dumb dialogue. I sort of felt like John Corbett was just going through the motions. Michael Constantine was amazing as always. 

[kathyj]

My sister and I went to see the movie today. It was a nice story and I was relieved that it was not about matching the young daughter with a boy just to "have babies". I'm glad that Paris pursued her dreams. I also loved her great-grandmother knowing that Paris initially was settling for staying close to home. Maria and Gus were great. I loved the scene where the ladies were having their picture taken and asking each other to grab the back of their neck. I told my sister we would have to remember that one. I have followed Laine Kazan for years. I think she was Barbra Streisand's understudy in the original Broadway production of "Funny Girl". Not as many laugh out loud moments as the original but a nice way to spend an afternoon.

[Kpatch]

I forgot that was Lainie Kazan! I think you're right about her understudying for Streisand.

[UhSir]

Kpatch, I think the whole point of Aunt Voula was the caricature. I can't remember seeing Andrea Martin do anything but, and she's wonderful at it. At the same time, Aunt Voula is probably the most caring and understanding one in the crowd, and she always sees the bright side.