This was a sad movie to watch because it had all the elements of the first movie -- a great cast and incessant mockery of all the values and traditions of the Greek community -- without the tastefulness. Know where to draw the line.The introduction of the next generation was sweet and well done, but Tula's regression into nerdy cluelessness was too much. All the outrageous choices Maria made in preparation for the major event in the movie (no spoilers) was too much. And please don't get me started on Thia Voula -- who I REALLY LOVED in the first movie! Way to destroy your best characters, Nia!If you're going to put Stamos and Wilson into a movie, give them better lines....Corbett is more the "suburban hero" this time around, which I would have also held out for in his place, because who wants to be linked to the sad sad Toula in the sequel after being one of the hotties in Sex in the City?Basically, I loved the first movie and will spend the same number of years between the first and second movies trying to forget that the sequel ever existed.If you haven't seen Nia's other movies -- which are awesome and DON'T have sequels -- watch "I Hate Valentine's Day" (also with Corbett) and "My Life In Ruins" (Also with Wilson). Nia... I love you and think you're very funny and talented. Don't make sequels.

As much as I enjoyed the original, I wish I could sing the praises of the sequel. But this is one movie that would have been better left to the imagination. It has all of the original characters, along with all of the original jokes and conflict and story. But it was neither funny nor original this time around. The attempts to inject new life into the franchise by the marital conflict, rebellious teenage daughter, and possibly non-marriage of the Portokalos patriarch and matriarch fell flat for me. What was amusing and unique the first time around was simply flat and repetitive now. The characters seemed more like caricatures, and the charades and shenanigans were irritating. I was not drawn in by the contrived plot, nor sympathetic to the characters. I did not care what happened to them and I found myself wanting the movie to be over. I was watching on a plane and was not able to quite finish the movie, but was unbothered. I think fans of the original will be sorely disappointed. This is one film easily missed.

Review: After the popular original movie, the Portokalos family are back, with there crazy Greek morals and unique family values. I personally thought that the original was much better than this sequel, mainly because it was fresh, well written and funny throughout. Anyway, this story see's Toula (Nia Vardalos) and Ian (John Corbett) years in the future, happily married with there teenage girl Paris (Elena Kampouris), who feels like an outsider from the rest of the Portokalos family, because of there strict traditions and the fact that they are always in each others business. With her grandfather Gus (Michael Constantine) trying to find her a perfect husband and her mum and dad wanting her to go to a college nearby, she finds it hard to find a boyfriend because she feels like an outsider in school. Meanwhile Gus and his wife, Maria (Lainie Kazan) realise that they haven't been married after being together for years, because there wasn't a signature from the priest, on there martial papers, so they plan to get married with the whole family helping them with the preparations. During all of this commotion, Toula and Ian try to rekindle the spark, which they feel has been missing for some time but they are constantly interrupted by Toula's family, who always need her help. There is enough material in the storyline to keep the audience interested throughout but I just didn't find it that funny. Gus did make me laugh in a few of the scenes, and Aunt Voula (Andrea Martin) had some crazy morals but apart from that, it wasn't as funny as the first movie. Anyway, it's light humour for the whole family, which I'm sure some people can relate to but I personally found it a bit annoying after a while. Average!Round-Up: This movie was written by Nia Vardalos, 54, who also wrote the first movie, and directed by UK born, Kirk Jones, 52, who also brought you Waking Ned Devine, Nanny McPhee, Everybody's Fine and What to Expect When You're Expecting, which wasn't that great. He's obviously a director whose into family values, mixed with comedy but I'm surprised that they didn't go with the original director, Joel Zwick, who done a great job bringing this unusual family to the big screen. Although I didn't find this movie that great, it did make a hell of a profit at the box office, mainly because of the popularity of the first movie, so there was obviously a huge audience that wanted to see the Portokalos family, once again. If they come out with a third movie, I would like to see something a bit more original, which pushes the boundaries, because the comedy seemed a bit safe in this film. Budget: $18million Worldwide Gross: $89millionI recommend this movie to people who are into their family/romance/comedies, starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Elena Kampouris, Michael Constantine, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Joey Fatone and Rob Riggle. 4/10

Whilst not unwatchable, it is mildly amusing if you tune out, it really is just a pale follow up to the first film. Does not really have a story as such and don't expect wit, more half wit actually. Which is probably what you will feel like after you watch it, as in, why did I bother. The actors are all quite good and professional but the script and direction are woeful. No real plot no real story just a bunch of scenes with caricatures of Greek families by people who probably don't know any Greek families. It is supposed to be a comedy but really I did not find much in the way of belly laughs so cannot recommend it.Try another instead.