My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

2016Movie94 minEnglish

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

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users62%
Director: Kirk JonesGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

The Portokalos family is back and this time, Toula's parents, Gus and Maria, discover they were never legally married. This forces the entire clan to come together for an even bigger, fatter Greek wedding. Meanwhile, Toula and Ian face marital challenges as they try to reconnect, and their teenage daughter Paris struggles with family expectations.

Critical Reception

The film received generally mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it less charming and original than its predecessor. While some appreciated the continuation of the family's antics, others felt the plot was predictable and relied too heavily on nostalgia. Audience reception was more favorable, with many enjoying the familiar humor and heartfelt moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on callbacks to the original, lacking fresh comedic material.
  • The humor feels forced and the plot predictable for those who saw the first film.
  • Despite its flaws, the film offers some heartwarming family moments and a familiar charm for fans.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a fun and lighthearted watch, especially for fans of the original. Many appreciated the return of the beloved characters and the continuation of the family's quirky traditions, though some noted it didn't quite capture the magic of the first film.

Fun Fact

The film's advertising campaign famously featured the slogan 'The Toughest Thing About Greek Life is You Can't Find Good Lamb Chops Everywhere'. It was an attempt to leverage the relatable struggle of finding good food, a theme often associated with Greek culture.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2'</em> isn't the most imaginative or transformative sequel, but it holds enough charm to be perfectly watchable. One part of the plot does hit the most obvious beat, though alongside it is a relatively differe...
Reno

Reno

> 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...