Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Nia Vardalos | ... | Georgia | |
Richard Dreyfuss | ... | Irv | |
Alexis Georgoulis | ... | Poupi | |
Alistair McGowan | ... | Nico | |
Harland Williams | ... | Big Al | |
Rachel Dratch | ... | Kim | |
Caroline Goodall | ... | Dr. Tullen | |
Ian Ogilvy | ... | Mr. Tullen | |
Sophie Stuckey | ... | Caitlin | |
María Botto | ... | Lala | |
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María Adánez | ... | Lena |
Brian Palermo | ... | Marc | |
Jareb Dauplaise | ... | Gator | |
Simon Gleeson | ... | Ken | |
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Natalie O'Donnell | ... | Sue |
Georgia is an American academic who's lost her teaching job in Athens. She's taken a job as a tour guide, but she hates it and it shows: the tourists, mostly American, are bored with history and facts; they want to shop. Every group has a goofy couple, a frat boy, a sullen teen, a feuding couple, divorcées looking for a mate, and a funny guy. This group is no exception, plus there's no air conditioning and a bearded silent driver. Thanks to an unlikely friendship, plus daisies, an ice-cream cone, the history of syrup, and the Oracle at Delphi, Georgia may have a shot at finding her kefi during this four-day tour. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
For the past week it feels like Greece cannot stop talking about this film! I was lucky enough to be invited by a friend to the world premiere in Athens (am Greek-American, grew up in Baltimore, married here, so living in Athens for about five years.) The Premiere was an elegant occasion with a private reception with delicious food. The audience of about 1500 people went crazy for this film. They laughed and laughed and clapped and everyone I talked to said they wanted to see it again. This movie has captured the joy of life in this country I love. But just like My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you don't have to be Greek to like it. It is such a funny movie and beautiful to look at. All the actors do a great job and Nia and Alexis are very romantic together. When they look at each other, you actually believe they're a couple (I know they're not!!) Just like with the first movie, I know Greeks can laugh at themselves (I was there, I heard them laughing like crazy!! Of course, there are always insecure people in this world but I think those type of people get offended by anything so who cares?) so I am sure the movie will do well here, and also in every country because it is a movie about tourists and traveling and being able to fall in love when you think there isn't a chance for you anymore. All I can say is, once again, Vardalos got it right."