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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
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The unheralded success story of 2002, this perky, low-budget romantic comedy — adapted by Nia Vardalos from her autobiographical one-woman stage show — accumulated over $240m in the US alone. Vardalos stars as a frumpy waitress at her Greek family's restaurant who goes against her father's traditionalist views when she finds a new job, gets a confidence-boosting makeover and hooks handsome American teacher John Corbett (of Sex and the City fame). While the happy couple-to-be — who share charming screen chemistry — are played relatively straight, Vardalos's in-your-face relatives are a source of buoyant comic vitality. Although there are no real surprises on the way to the fairy-tale (if rather chaotic) ending, the whole enterprise is swept along with unforced affection, humour and exuberance. Incidentally, it was co-produced by Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson (of Greek parentage herself). JC
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Running time
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91min
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Country of origin
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US / Can
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Genre
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Romantic Comedy
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Original language
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English / Greek
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Screenplay
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Nia Vardalos, from her one-woman show
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Theatrical distributor
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Entertainment
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UK cinema certificate
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PG
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UK cinema release date
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September 2002
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UK video release date
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March 2003
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Subtitling information
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In English, Greek with subtitles
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| Academy 2002 |
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) |
Nia Vardalos |
Nominee |
| Golden Globe 2002 |
Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical |
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Nominee |
| Golden Globe 2002 |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical |
Nia Vardalos |
Nominee |
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