Sept. 15, 2023
1020: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (reviewed)
Staying true to its predecessors from 2002 and 2016, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" delivers a feel-good experience. The Porto Carlos family is all set for a Greek adventure, having received an invitation to a reunion in their father's ancestral...
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RSS Feed Staying true to its predecessors from 2002 and 2016, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" delivers a feel-good experience. The Porto Carlos family is all set for a Greek adventure, having received an invitation to a reunion in their father's ancestral village. Before his passing, Gus, Toulouse's father, entrusted her with a journal to share with his old pals. The family's journey is not just about the reunion but also a tribute to Gus's legacy. Upon their arrival at Athens Airport, the enthusiastic town mayor, Victory Malena Kacelou, greets them. Their transportation? An old truck with Toulouse at the wheel. The village, however, presents an eerie emptiness, with a mysterious woman making frequent appearances. Toulouse (Neo Vidalos) and her husband Ian John Corbett's daughter, Paris, reconnects with Aristotle, someone she had previously distanced herself from. The reason behind their past disconnect is unveiled as the story progresses. Family secrets await Toulouse and her brother Nick, with Nick's peculiar grooming habits being a point of humor. Filmed predominantly in Athens and Kourfou, the movie is bound to resonate with the Australian Greek audience. Writer and director Neo Vidalos masterfully blends cultural humor into the narrative. The film's visual appeal is undeniable, showcasing the beauty of Greece. Characters like Aunt Vula, played by Andrea Martin, and Mayor Malena Cacillou stand out with their vibrant performances. While "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" has moments reminiscent of a sitcom, it retains the charm that has made the series beloved by fans. Alex First's rating? A solid 6 out of 10.
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In keeping with the original, It
came out in two thousand and two and
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the sequel in two thousand and sixteen. My Big Fat Greek Wedding three is
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very much in feel good territory five
four, three two one here music.
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This is movies first with Alex first. The extended Porta Carlos family is in
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fine voice. Everyone is wanting to
have their say on a trip to Greece
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that comes about because they've been sent
an invitation to attend a reunion for those
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that have moved away from the village
that their father came from before he passed
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away. Tula's dad, Gus,
asked her to be at the gathering.
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He wanted her to meet three of
his old friends and pass on to them
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a journal he kept of his life's
story. In turn, the Porta Carlos
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family would like to see where Gus
grew up and honor his memory. The
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invitation originated from the extremely passionate town
mayor Victory Molina could Sellu who is there
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to meet the clan at Athens Airport. Thereafter, they're immediately bundled into a
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rickety old truck with Tula driving.
When they arrive at the village, Immediately
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00:01:11.799 --> 00:01:17.079
noticeable is an absence of people wandering
around in circles. A lady with an
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all but permanent scowl frightens them,
and she constantly pops up Thereafter, Tula
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played by Niavedalos and her husband Ian
John Corbett's daughter Paris Elena Kampurus, finds
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herself warm into a nice guy that
she ghosted, Aristotle Elias Carvas. It's
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only late in the movie we find
out why she pushed him away. She's
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holding a secret close to her chest. Talking of reveals Tula and her brother
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Nick Louie Mandelore are in for a
shock as they return to their family roots.
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I should mention that much is made
of Nick's grooming habits, which are
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decidedly off putting. Shot primarily in
Athens and on the island of Corfu,
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding three will
no doubt have an enthusiastic Australian Greek audience.
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00:02:06.319 --> 00:02:10.680
As previously, writer and director Nie
of Adallas again pushes cultural tropes with
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warmth and good humor. Many of
the jokes may be cheesy, but the
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culturally specific audience I saw the film
with lapped it all up. It's also
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a very good looking film. With
the scenery and cinematography thereof no doubt delighting
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the Greek National Tourism Organization. It's
the larger than life characters that continue to
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give the franchise buoyancy. They're painted
as respectful but opinionated. Foremost amongst them
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00:02:37.879 --> 00:02:43.039
is the scene stealing Andrea Martin as
aunt Vula, her self confidant look at
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me performance is a treat. Her
comic turn is matched by Melina Katsillu,
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who brings a unique sensibility to her
hands on role as mayor. Overall,
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00:02:53.159 --> 00:02:59.120
while My Big Fat Greek Wedding three
has a manufactured sitcom feel to it some
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00:02:59.240 --> 00:03:04.199
may cringe, it maintains the flow
that's made the series a fan favorite.
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It scores a six out of ten. You've been listening to Movies First with
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Alex First available at Apple Podcasts,
Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or
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00:03:15.680 --> 00:03:21.560
your favorite podcast player. You can
also stream on demand at bytes dot com.
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00:03:21.560 --> 00:03:27.280
This has been another quantity podcast production
from Sites dot com.
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00:00:00.240 --> 00:00:04.000
In keeping with the original, It
came out in two thousand and two and
2
00:00:04.080 --> 00:00:08.880
the sequel in two thousand and sixteen. My Big Fat Greek Wedding three is
3
00:00:09.119 --> 00:00:17.000
very much in feel good territory five
four, three two one here music.
4
00:00:17.600 --> 00:00:23.760
This is movies first with Alex first. The extended Porta Carlos family is in
5
00:00:23.839 --> 00:00:28.000
fine voice. Everyone is wanting to
have their say on a trip to Greece
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00:00:28.960 --> 00:00:33.520
that comes about because they've been sent
an invitation to attend a reunion for those
7
00:00:33.600 --> 00:00:37.960
that have moved away from the village
that their father came from before he passed
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00:00:37.960 --> 00:00:41.560
away. Tula's dad, Gus,
asked her to be at the gathering.
9
00:00:41.960 --> 00:00:45.759
He wanted her to meet three of
his old friends and pass on to them
10
00:00:45.799 --> 00:00:50.079
a journal he kept of his life's
story. In turn, the Porta Carlos
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00:00:50.200 --> 00:00:54.560
family would like to see where Gus
grew up and honor his memory. The
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00:00:54.640 --> 00:01:00.280
invitation originated from the extremely passionate town
mayor Victory Molina could Sellu who is there
13
00:01:00.280 --> 00:01:06.359
to meet the clan at Athens Airport. Thereafter, they're immediately bundled into a
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00:01:06.480 --> 00:01:11.680
rickety old truck with Tula driving.
When they arrive at the village, Immediately
15
00:01:11.799 --> 00:01:17.079
noticeable is an absence of people wandering
around in circles. A lady with an
16
00:01:17.120 --> 00:01:22.840
all but permanent scowl frightens them,
and she constantly pops up Thereafter, Tula
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00:01:22.879 --> 00:01:29.599
played by Niavedalos and her husband Ian
John Corbett's daughter Paris Elena Kampurus, finds
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00:01:29.599 --> 00:01:36.040
herself warm into a nice guy that
she ghosted, Aristotle Elias Carvas. It's
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00:01:36.040 --> 00:01:38.799
only late in the movie we find
out why she pushed him away. She's
20
00:01:38.840 --> 00:01:44.840
holding a secret close to her chest. Talking of reveals Tula and her brother
21
00:01:44.959 --> 00:01:49.799
Nick Louie Mandelore are in for a
shock as they return to their family roots.
22
00:01:49.519 --> 00:01:53.120
I should mention that much is made
of Nick's grooming habits, which are
23
00:01:53.239 --> 00:01:59.840
decidedly off putting. Shot primarily in
Athens and on the island of Corfu,
24
00:02:00.200 --> 00:02:05.599
My Big Fat Greek Wedding three will
no doubt have an enthusiastic Australian Greek audience.
25
00:02:06.319 --> 00:02:10.680
As previously, writer and director Nie
of Adallas again pushes cultural tropes with
26
00:02:10.919 --> 00:02:15.639
warmth and good humor. Many of
the jokes may be cheesy, but the
27
00:02:15.800 --> 00:02:20.639
culturally specific audience I saw the film
with lapped it all up. It's also
28
00:02:20.680 --> 00:02:24.879
a very good looking film. With
the scenery and cinematography thereof no doubt delighting
29
00:02:25.080 --> 00:02:30.520
the Greek National Tourism Organization. It's
the larger than life characters that continue to
30
00:02:30.520 --> 00:02:37.759
give the franchise buoyancy. They're painted
as respectful but opinionated. Foremost amongst them
31
00:02:37.879 --> 00:02:43.039
is the scene stealing Andrea Martin as
aunt Vula, her self confidant look at
32
00:02:43.039 --> 00:02:47.159
me performance is a treat. Her
comic turn is matched by Melina Katsillu,
33
00:02:47.439 --> 00:02:53.000
who brings a unique sensibility to her
hands on role as mayor. Overall,
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00:02:53.159 --> 00:02:59.120
while My Big Fat Greek Wedding three
has a manufactured sitcom feel to it some
35
00:02:59.240 --> 00:03:04.199
may cringe, it maintains the flow
that's made the series a fan favorite.
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00:03:04.319 --> 00:03:08.439
It scores a six out of ten. You've been listening to Movies First with
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00:03:08.639 --> 00:03:15.599
Alex First available at Apple Podcasts,
Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or
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00:03:15.680 --> 00:03:21.560
your favorite podcast player. You can
also stream on demand at bytes dot com.
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00:03:21.560 --> 00:03:27.280
This has been another quantity podcast production
from Sites dot com.
