Romantic Comedy; Immerse yourself in this sunny, uplifting romantic comedy starring Oscar® nominee Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Academy Award® winner Richard Dreyfuss. Georgia's group visit the hospital, where Irv is recovering well. View production, box office, & company info. Nia's enormous box office appeal[s] along with her gift of perfect comedic timing make for a winning combination. He's on his own and appears jovial missing his late wife. Cast. But, it is not in the same category as this year's wonderful New in Town so, if you don't go with unreasonably high expectations, you will have fun. She sends off resumes each week, looking for another professorship, but, until then, she tries to enlighten the tourists about the grandeur of Greece. Discouraged by her lack of direction in life, she works as a travel guide, leading a rag-tag group of tourists as she tries to show them the beauty of her native Greece. to an unimpressed Georgia, about his jokes, Nia Vardalos Was Unable to Fly Home for Her Father's Funeral Due to Coronavirus Pandemic, ‘Dream Doll’ Biopic on Barbie Doll Inventor in Development (Exclusive), My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 movie review: prearranged marriage. ", Critics reacted more negatively. Its more the lack of a surefire script and direction, for it is funny in spots but not-so-funny in others and it has a far too-leisurely pace, at times. Thanks to an unlikely friendship, plus daisies, an ice-cream cone, the history of syrup, and the Oracle at Delphi, Georgia may have a shot at finding her kefi during this four-day tour. TMDb Score. Georgia is an American academic who's lost her teaching job in Athens. You can unsubscribe at any time. Tour guide Georgia is bored and has lost her 'kefi' (mojo). Georgia is unsure if she should continue, concerned for Irv's health, until Poupi encourages her to do so. This was the first time that an American film studio was allowed to film on location at the Acropolis; the Greek government gave the studio its approval after Vardalos sought permission to film several scenes there. [19], The film was nominated for Choice Summer Movie: Romance at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. This group is no exception, plus there's no air conditioning and a bearded silent driver. 1 talking about this. Maria disagrees with Georgia, saying they are more intrigued by Nico, as he is more engaging. Full review. 40 ($4.99/1) Qty: Add to cart. Written by Every group has a goofy couple, a frat boy, a sullen teen, a feuding couple, divorcées looking for a mate, and a funny guy. Production. From Nia Vardalos, writer and star of MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, comes the hilarious comedy MY LIFE IN RUINS. She's taken a job as a tour guide, but she hates it and it shows: the tourists, mostly American, are bored with history and facts; they want to shop. She's taken a job as a tour guide, but she hates it and it shows: the tourists, mostly American, are bored with history and facts; they want to shop. 27 of 36 people found this review helpful. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 10% based on 126 reviews, and an average rating of 3.7/10. During the Parthenon tour, Georgia shows them why she loves coming here: at the right time, you can feel the wind from the ruins. The love life of Charlotte is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin. Check. My Life in Ruins. A Portokalos family secret brings the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding. Guys, 3 from Illinois and 2 from Florida customer and critic reviews, and where to watch.... 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