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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 has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. The film received generally negative reviews from critics and made $3.7 million on its first day in the United States and Canada.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Duration | 1h 32m |
| Release Date | September 8, 2023 |
| Director | Nia Vardalos |
| Writer | Nia Vardalos |
| Stars | Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin |
| Production Companies | Focus Features, Universal Pictures |
| Gross Earnings | $39 million worldwide |
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Runtime and rating
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. The film 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 has a runtime of 92 minutes and is rated PG-13.
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with an average rating of 4.4/10 on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 35/100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews. Despite this, the film has grossed $39 million worldwide, with $28.5 million coming from the United States and Canada, and $10.6 million from other territories.
The film follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion and a wedding, dealing with grief and family dynamics. The cast includes John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan, and Andrea Martin.
The film has been described as "mildly entertaining" and "light-hearted fun", with beautiful scenery and some humorous moments. However, critics have also noted that the film suffers from "diminishing returns", with a poor script, inconsistent plot, and forced jokes.
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Plot
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is a 2023 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Nia Vardalos. The film is the third installment in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise and has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
The plot sees the Portokalos family travel to Greece for a family reunion, grappling with grief following the passing of Gus Portokalos and Rodney, Ian's father, a year ago. Nick, now separated, returns home and displays immature behaviour. The film also features the wedding of Christos and Qamar, with Qamar's family joining them for the joyous celebration. Paris opens up about her split with Aristotle, citing struggles with independence, and they agree to take things slow, much to Aunt Voula's delight.
Toula discovers that Nick brought Gus's ashes to Greece, intending to fulfil his father's wish to have them scattered by the oldest tree in Vrisi. The family learns of Christos and Qamar's engagement, along with the news of Paris being on academic probation. Peter and Alexandra express their disapproval, leading Ian to offer intervention for Paris. However, the younger generation refuses external interference, choosing to address their issues independently. Peter eventually comes to terms with Christos and Qamar's relationship, and Alexandra follows suit. Victory recognises the potential of the wedding to revitalise the village and initiates plans.
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with some viewers finding it unfunny and poorly edited. However, others appreciated the beautiful scenery and found the film light-hearted and entertaining, with some genuine laughs and heart.
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Cast
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is written and directed by Nia Vardalos, who also reprises her role in the film. The film stars John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan, and Andrea Martin. It is the first film in the franchise not to star Michael Constantine, Bess Meisler, and Ian Gomez, as their characters have passed away.
The film sees the return of the Portokalos family, who travel to Greece for a family reunion following the death of the family patriarch, Gus Portokalos. The family is grappling with grief, and the film explores their journey of healing and celebration.
Toula, played by Vardalos, takes on the task of locating her father's childhood friends in Greece for the family reunion. She also discovers that her cousin, Nick, brought Gus's ashes to Greece, intending to fulfil his father's wish to have them scattered by the oldest tree in Vrisi. The family also learns about the engagement of Christos and Qamar, which brings joy to the family.
The film received mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful scenery and sweet story, while others criticised the writing, editing, and acting. Despite this, the film has grossed $39 million worldwide, with many fans of the franchise eager to see the beloved characters again.
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Reception
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is a 91-minute film, written and directed by Nia Vardalos, and is the third instalment in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise. The film was released internationally by Universal Pictures on 6 September 2023 and in the United States and Canada on 8 September 2023.
The reception of the film has been mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a 29% positive rating from 94 critics, with an average rating of 4.4/10. The website consensus reads:
> "Amiable and sunny if often unamusing, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 repeats much of what audiences loved the first time around but suffers from diminishing returns."
Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 35 out of 100, based on 26 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews.
Despite the negative reviews, some viewers have praised the film for its beautiful scenery and sweet story. The film has also been described as "mildly entertaining" and "good light-hearted fun".
However, some viewers have been more critical, with some describing it as terrible and "agonizing to watch". Others have criticised the editing, with one viewer commenting that there are "30-second scenes that add nothing but abruptly cut off".
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Filming locations
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was filmed entirely in Greece, with locations in Athens, Corfu, and Santorini. The film takes place between Chicago and Greece, but the Athens airport was transformed into Chicago O'Hare for filming.
Athens, the capital of Greece, was a filming hotspot for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. The majority of the filming was done around the Plaka salt pan in the Plaka neighbourhood of Athens.
The island of Corfu was another filming location, chosen for its beautiful landscapes, rugged coastlines, and well-preserved Venetian architecture. The balance of straight lines and geometric shapes, along with the pale colour palettes, finesse, and natural beauty of the island, made Corfu the ideal place to shoot the film. The exterior scenes of the Portokalos family paternal village were filmed in Corfu, and the addition of various villages in the Corfiot countryside created the world of the film.
Santorini was also a filming location, where a night wedding was filmed.
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Frequently asked questions
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is 1 hour and 31 minutes long.
In the US and Canada, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 made $3.7 million on its first day and $10 million during its opening weekend. It finished third at the box office behind The Nun II and The Equalizer 3. The film ended its domestic run after 8 weeks with $28.4 million. Worldwide, the film has grossed $39 million.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 sees the Portokalos family travel to Greece for a family reunion. The film deals with the grief of the family following the passing of Gus Portokalos and Rodney, Ian's father, a year before.
