leo-pacheco Review of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023)

Fun, Adorable, but Disjointed. But worth the watch.

[7/10 · 9 September 2023]

I had really high expectations for #3, after the stellar job of the first two. And although this one is definitely worth seeing, has a feel-good, familiar message, it's a bit disjointed, seems rushed, and isn't as well written or comical as the first two. Noticeably absent is the patriarch of the family, Gus, and honorably so after his death in real life. And Maria is barely in the film. Also missing, and presumed dead, is Ya-Ya (the crazy grandmother) who is never mentioned. Other cast members, including the countless cousins, are all missing or only play a small cameo in the beginning. And there are new characters that are not quite as intriguing. The lines are not as well written or performed either. It seems the actors were doing their best with the script, but it was disjointed and didn't flow well. However, aside from the obviously noticeable faults, this film takes a turn from focusing on weddings (as in its predecessors), and focusing on fulfilling their father's dying wish to visit Greece. What ensues is the typical insanity of chaos and comical escapades of the Portokolis (SP?) family - or at least a smaller portion of them - as they hunt for three childhood friends of their father. I would say overall this is worth the watch, but just don't expect the same style or quality as the previous films. This film is more somber, yet still filled with some surprises no expected. So, go! Enjoy! And take the family.