My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

This movie was trying its damndest to trigger my fight or flight. Nothing freaks me out more than a bunch of loud people in a house. Apparently, that is how Greeks act and I don’t like it. On a serious note, this movie isn’t really for me. I like a bit more fun and adventure in my rom-coms. This just leaned into a Greek family leaning too hard into tradition and it makes up most of the conflict. It has the message of trying to be your own person despite your parents' expectations and trying to make them happy. They put up with everything for love and that can be worth it. I’m sure someone would enjoy this, but it is too stressful for me to watch.

Story - 16%

Characters - 15%

Pacing - 14%

Spectacle - 14%

Entertainment - 15%

Total score: 74%

Grade scale:

90%-100% = must watch

80%-89% = solid, but could be better

70%-79% = Not terrible, watch if the characters or story interests you

60%-69% = only watch for completionist reasons

0%-59% = just skip it, I find the positives and they don't exist here