My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016)

A Portokalos family secret brings the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.

Director:

Kirk Jones

Writer:

Nia Vardalos

Stars:

Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nia Vardalos	...	Toula
John Corbett	...	Ian
Michael Constantine	...	Gus
Lainie Kazan	...	Maria
Andrea Martin	...	Aunt Voula
Gia Carides	...	Nikki
Joey Fatone	...	Angelo
Elena Kampouris	...	Paris
Alex Wolff	...	Bennett
Louis Mandylor	...	Nick
Bess Meisler	...	Mana-Yiayia
Bruce Gray	...	Rodney Miller
Fiona Reid	...	Harriet Miller
Ian Gomez	...	Mike
Jayne Eastwood	...	Mrs. White

Storyline

Still working in her parents' Greek restaurant, Toula Portokalos' daughter, Paris, is growing up. She is getting ready to graduate high school and Toula and Ian are experiencing marital issues. When Toula's parents find out they were never officially married, another wedding is in the works. Can this big, fat, Greek event help to bring the family together?

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Plot Keywords:

male objectification | repeat sequel | wedding | greek | family restaurant | 

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Taglines:

"The wedding is on and I'm in charge" - Aunt Voula

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some suggestive material

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English Greek

Release Date:

25 March 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mi gran boda griega 2

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,861,950, 27 March 2016

Gross USA:

$59,689,605

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$88,923,251

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gold Circle Films, HBO Films, Playtone

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed in Canada in Toronto's Greektown area.

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Goofs

At the beginning of the movie there is frost on the car and all the leaves are dead on the ground. This indicates it's mid-late fall/early winter when Paris is looking at colleges which is aligned with January deadlines most colleges have for the following fall. The movie skipped over winter to late spring.

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Quotes

Maria: Who says a woman has to be married?
Toula: You, all our lives.

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Connections

Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Henry Cavill/Nia Vardalos/Eric Holder (2016)

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Soundtracks

Walk Like An Egyptian
Written by Liam Sternberg
Performed by The Bangles
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

We liked it!

First let me say that I loved the 1st movie. I watch it often (maybe too often. lol) Anyway, I was looking forward to this sequel. I haven't been this excited about a movie since the Harry Potter series. I rushed my husband so we could get to the movies 30 minutes prior to showtime. I expected a crowd, but when we arrived it was quiet. Evidently not everyone was anxiously awaiting this film.

I thought the movie started out a little slowly, but it was funny and heartwarming. People in the theater were laughing and clapping and genuinely enjoying it. We enjoyed it too. Did some parts feel forced? Yes. Was it more of the same from the first movie? Yes, but I loved that about it. When the 1st movie ended, I wanted to know more about the characters and their lives. This movie allowed that to happen. I loved that they were able to bring back the old cast. (There is nothing worse than seeing a sequel with different actors.) I loved that the characters were just the same as before, only a little older.

This isn't a film to change your worldview, but it is fun for entertainment. I'm looking forward to being able to buy it blu-ray, so I can watch it again and again.