Monday, April 11, 2016

{#MovieMonday} #MyBigFatGreekWedding2 Movie Review and talk back with @NiaVardalos & @ElenaKampouris

As we veer toward Mother's Day I know a lot of folks will be looking for fun Family Films so I thought I would put My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 on your radar. I had the opportunity to attend an Advanced Screening with a Talk Back with Nia Vardalos and Elena Kampouris that was sponsored by Windex (if you remember the first film you will know Windex plays heavily in the movie, well both movies actually because of Toula's Dad - who feels most every problem can be solved by 'putting Windex on it'), Fujifilm Instax was an additional sponsor.

ABOUT:

In this highly anticipated sequel a Portokalos family secret is revealed that will bring the characters back together for 'a bigger and Greeker Wedding'. This one is written by Academy Award Nominee and movie co-star Nia Vardalos, directed by Kirk Jones and produced by Gary Goetzman, Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks. Executive Producers include Paul Brooks, Steven Sharesian, Scott Niemeyer and Nia Vardalos.

Nia wanted to wait until she had experienced Motherhood herself to pen the sequel and this time around due to the economy her character's travel agency as well as the Family Dry Cleaning Business is now closed and what remains is the family restaurant started by Toula's Dad Gus (Played by Michael Constantine). Toula's husband Ian (Played by John Corbett) is now the Principal to their daughter Paris's  (Played by Elena Kampouris) School,  Paris is checking out away schools, Gus becomes convinced he is a direct descendant of Alexander the Great, Aunt Voula tries to help Toula to put the spark back in her marriage and her mother Maria (Played by Lanie Kazan) wants the wedding she never had. Along with a Family Secret that is exposed that sheds light on her parents marriage.

The Talk Back:

After the screening there was a Q&A/Talk Back Session with Nia Vardolos and Elena Kampouris. Here are some Video highlights taken during the entire event including the Q&A Session:


Some Photo Highlights:

Above: Nia had a great vibe with Elena who plays her daughter in the movie!


Above: Nia's cousin made a brief appearance during the Q&A as well.

The Swag:

Above: Our swag bag included Greek Pastries, Windex and a Fujifilm Instax Camera as well a Tshirt (not shown in photo)

MY TAKE:

The film definitely scores as a feel-good family film and enjoying the continuity of the characters and their stories evolving. It's fun to see Toula experience juggling the struggles of parenthood, keeping the flame alive in her marriage all while dealing with the impositions that come along with a close-knit family unit.

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31 comments:

  1. I never saw the first one, but I know it was really popular when it came out. I am sure this one will do just as well.

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    1. I think what made it so popular is that the theme of family dynamics is universal and the characters are just so relatable!

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  2. This sounds like it was a great event. I can't wait to see the second Big Fat Greek wedding. I saw the first one, and it was hilarious.

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    1. Ben you are definitely going to enjoy it, there are definitely a ton of laughs in this one too!

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  3. Oh my gosh ... this post made me smile. After seeing the first film, my daughters and I adopted that line, "Just put a little Windex on it!" We say it in public sometimes just to see if anyone else is clued in ... and a lot of times they are!

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    1. Cherri it's so funny that you and your daughters say that! And I'll bet it makes you laugh when find someone who laughs along with the reference and joins in!

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  4. I liked my Big Fat Greek Wedding. I think this one looks like a fun sequel.

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  5. What a fun event! I loved the first movie and can't wait to see this one!

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  6. I LOVED the first movie so I can't wait to see this one! It looks like it will be as fun as the first one!

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  7. That swag is awesome! I would love to receive all that. =)

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  8. Loved the first one... and am super excited to see the second one. My brother in law said the first one reminded him of when he met our entire family because his family is super small.

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  9. I loved, loved, loved the first film. I'm hoping to get the same feel-good warm and funny feelings from this one.

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  10. This sounds like it was an amazing event! I can't wait to see the second Big Fat Greek wedding. I saw the first one, and loved it!

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  11. What a fun and good event! I can't wait for the part two.

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  12. I need to watch the first movie so that I understand what is going on in the second. I love watching a good movie.

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  13. I love watching a feel-good family film. I saw the trailer and it was hilarious! I can't wait to see this movie!

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  14. How fun, and the swag! Awesome! I don't think I ever saw the first movie, but I would love to check it out and then see this one! - Jeanine

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  15. Great review! I would love to see this movie. I remember watching the first one and I loved it. That swag you got is awesome too!

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  16. I've heard good things about the 2nd movie already! So glad they got the cast back together!

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  17. Omg the first movie was so good!!!! I can't wait to see the second one. Hoping it's just as good as the first!

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  18. Wow that is some awesome swag! I can't wait to see this movie and laugh till my stomach hurts.

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  19. Looks like you had a good time I didn't get a chance to see when they did the event here. I'll check it, because I know it was amazing.

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  20. This looks like it was a lot of fun.
    I look forward to seeing the movie.

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  21. O'pa I loved the first movie and there is family member like the Portokalos in every family . I can't wait to see second part two. How were the pasteries !

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  22. This movie is on my list to see. Sounds like the media event was a lot of fun and I'm digging that swag!

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  23. We recently watched the first movie again. I LOVE that Windex is a sponsor for this! Hilarious.

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  24. I have been seeing the thriller of this movie and would love to watch. That would be a perfect movie to watch for MOther's day!

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  25. Gus has a point that windex does fix a lot! I am beyond excited to see this movie and laugh my butt off as I do every time I watch the first!

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  26. I have yet to watch this movie and even the thriller. I have heard that it is a funny one.

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  27. I never saw the first one! I need to watch them both now!

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  28. I can't wait to watch this movie! I hope the second is as good as the first!

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