Rhiannon Hendricks
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is a 2023 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Nia Vardalos. It is the third installment in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise and was released internationally by Universal Pictures on September 6, 2023, and in the United States and Canada on September 8, 2023. The film stars Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Gia Carides, Lainie Kazan, and Andrea Martin. The plot follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion and grapple with the grief of losing their patriarch, Gus Portokalos. The film received negative reviews from critics and has grossed $39 million worldwide.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Director | Nia Vardalos |
| Writer | Nia Vardalos |
| Cast | Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin |
| Release date | 8 September 2023 |
| Runtime | 92 minutes |
| Rating | 5.2/10 |
| Worldwide gross | $39 million |
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What You'll Learn
The film's plot
The plot of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 centres on the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion. The film begins with the passing of Gus Portokalos, the family patriarch, and the family's grief a year on from his death. We also learn that Nick, now separated, has returned home and is behaving immaturely.
Toula, Gus's daughter, discovers that Nick brought Gus's ashes to Greece, intending to scatter them by the oldest tree in Vrisi, in keeping with Gus's final wish. That evening, the family learns of an engagement between Christos and Qamar, as well as the news that Paris, Toula's daughter, is on academic probation. Paris's grandparents, Peter and Alexandra, disapprove of the engagement, leading Ian to offer to intervene for Paris. However, the younger generation declines external interference, choosing to address their issues independently.
Peter and Alexandra eventually come to terms with Christos and Qamar's relationship. Victory, recognising the potential of a wedding to revitalise the village, begins planning. Meanwhile, Toula and Ian are encouraged to relax and enjoy their vacation while the rest of the family organises the wedding, with Toula and Ian's assistance in the final stages.
The film explores the dynamics of the Portokalos family, including Toula's tendency to meddle in her family's lives, particularly with her daughter Paris, and the strain this has placed on her marriage to Ian. The film also introduces new family members, including Toula's aunt Voula, who is known for her gossipy nature, and her daughter Nikki, who owns a salon.
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Cast members
The 2023 American romantic comedy "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" sees the return of several cast members from the previous films in the franchise. The film is written and directed by Nia Vardalos, who also reprises her role as Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos. John Corbett returns as Ian, Toula's husband. Louis Mandylor plays Nick, Toula's brother, who has a more significant role in this film compared to the first two installments. Elena Kampouris portrays Paris, Toula and Ian's teenage daughter. Gia Carides plays Nikki, Toula's cousin, and Joey Fatone portrays her brother, Angelo. Lainie Kazan and Andrea Martin also star in the film.
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" is notable for being the first film in the franchise not to feature Michael Constantine, who passed away in 2021. Constantine portrayed Costas "Gus" Portokalos, Toula's father, in the previous films. The third film addresses his absence by including the death of Gus and a reunion in his Greek hometown, as requested in his will.
In addition to the returning cast members, there are also some new faces in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3." Elias Kacavas joins the cast as Aristotle, Paris' love interest. Melina Kotselou is also a newcomer to the franchise, although her role is undisclosed. Maria Vactratsis portrays Theia Freida, another new character to the series.
The film follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion, experiencing love, twists, and turns along the way. It promises to be a heartwarming and hilarious journey, continuing the story that began twenty-one years ago with the first film in the beloved franchise.
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Critical reception
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 received generally negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, 29% of 94 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.4/10. The website's consensus characterises the film as "amiable and sunny if often unamusing", and suffering from "diminishing returns". One critic on IMDB writes that the film is "mildly entertaining, with some moments of lightness and humour", but that the story is "contrived" and the dialogue "silly". The review also notes that the film feels like a "frenetic mess", with "poor editing", and that the beauty of the Greek isles is "nice to see". Another critic on IMDB writes that the film has a "poor script" and "poor direction", and that the performances are "poor". They also point out inconsistencies in the plot, such as a character deciding to walk to a beach that is clearly miles away.
The film faced a lukewarm reception from critics and grossed $38 million worldwide, marking a decline from the previous films in the franchise. The absence of Michael Constantine, who passed away in 2021, and the decline in box office performance raised concerns for the future of the franchise.
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Box office performance
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the third installment in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise, was released internationally by Universal Pictures on September 6, 2023, and in the United States and Canada on September 8, 2023, by Focus Features. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 29% and a Metacritic score of 35/100. Despite this, it has still managed to gross $39 million worldwide as of October 31, 2023.
The film made $3.7 million on its first day in the United States and Canada, including $550,000 from Thursday night previews. It debuted to $10 million from 3,650 theatres, finishing third at the box office behind The Nun II and The Equalizer 3. In its second weekend, the film made $4.7 million, a 53% drop from its debut weekend, and finished fourth at the box office.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 has grossed $28.5 million in the United States and Canada and $10.6 million in other territories. This is a lower box office performance compared to the first film in the franchise, which was a worldwide phenomenon, and the second film, which was still considered entertaining by fans.
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Filming locations
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was filmed entirely in Greece, in contrast to the first two movies, which were set in Chicago. The film follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion in their ancestral village, following the death of the family patriarch, Gus.
The majority of filming took place on the island of Corfu, which is known for its beaches, stunning landscapes, and rugged coastlines. The island's rich history, dating back to Ancient Greece, and its well-preserved Venetian architecture, also made it an ideal filming location. Specific filming spots on the island included the village of Varypatades, the beach near Benitses and Angsana resort, the Olive Oil (Press) Museum of The Governor's Mill in south Corfu, and the Theotoky Estate vineyard. The Governor's Olive Mill, home to a 2,000-year-old olive tree, was also a notable filming location, as it featured in the film as Gus's favourite hangout as a child.
Athens, the capital of Greece, was another filming hotspot, with many scenes shot around the Plaka neighbourhood, including the Plaka salt pan. The Athens Riviera's Bolivar Beach Bar was also featured in the film, as was the Parthenon and the changing of the guards at Syntagma.
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Frequently asked questions
The movie has a runtime of 92 minutes.
The movie follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion. The family is grieving the loss of Gus Portokalos and Ian's father, Rodney. Nick, who is now separated, returns home and behaves immaturely.
Nia Vardalos wrote and directed the movie. She also reprises her role as the co-star.
The movie was released internationally on September 6, 2023, and in the United States and Canada on September 8, 2023.
