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Written June 10, 2009
Varadolas Does It Again

by jkleinb1b1

My big Fat Greek Wedding was 5 stars. I would give My Life in ruins 3.5 stars . Well worth going to see. Great adult movie. I didn't have to hear God**** or the F word. Good clean fun.
- 15 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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Written June 12, 2009
It is what it is.

by speedythecat

I have now officially seen everything currently playing. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Well, I'm a 40 year old male who got drug to this movie kicking and screaming by my wife, Robyn.

I really, really, hate to admit this but I actually half enjoyed it. Nice scenery, laid back feel of the film almost like we were part of the tour. A few scattered laughs. Not really coca-cola spewing through your nose and burning you laughs, more like hehe.

If you are under 40 years old, skip it. If you are over 40 you will likely enjoy it.

I'm giving it a "GO" even knowing that lots of younger folks would hate this movie, but I don't think that was the target demographic.
- 17 out of 20 found this review helpful.
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Written June 10, 2009
Sweet Movie!

by karen80

Love this movie! It was sweet and very enjoyable. Too bad some are going to pass on it cause of some less-than-good reviews. Great movie to take even your grandparents. Nice time to spend with those we love and rarely share moments like that. Go ahead and see the movie.
- 14 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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Written June 10, 2009
A great rainy day movie

by harveycats

I would say this is a chick-flick but being a big fan of Nia Vardalos, I enjoyed it. It's not as funny as My Big Fat Greek Wedding but it is heart-warming and enjoyable. Nothing offensive is in the move; laugage or actions so sti back and enjoy the popcorn!
- 13 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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Written June 15, 2009
Beautiful GREECE!

by Catfisher

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed MY LIFE IN RUINS! It was well done with spectacular shots in and around Greece. The cheerful and somewhat predicable plot line was perfect for a date night. It was refreshing to watch a beautifully filmed movie without lurid gratitious sex sceans, foul language, and violence.
- 12 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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Written July 5, 2009
My Life In Ruins

by rav-4

I loved it! Just as I loved her first movie. It has something for everyone. I laughed and I cried. And yes, I must say Richard Dreyfuss is a stand-out; without him, the movie would be just so-so. The movie has some really witty dialogue and some beautiful scenery. What's not to like?
- 10 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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Written July 4, 2009
A charming good-natured romance

by kiloecho

Nia Vardalos provides us another glimse into Greek life, this time in Greece itself. She plays an uptight, out of work history professor turned tour guide of the ancient ruins of Greece who needs to put some fun back into her life. She's on a week long trip with a bus full of misfits and a mysterious driver. Through the excellent support of Richard Dreyfus, as a bittersweet widower who becomes the Obi-wan to Nia's Luke, and the bus load of characters who steal the show, she finds out that life is about much more that pursuing a career.

It's a good, clean family fun movie (except for the one sexy scene) and it makes you feel good. Its slightly touching and best of all provides more than one good hearty, Greek belly laughs.
This is a great date move.
- 11 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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Written June 7, 2009
Beautiful scenery and beautiful sentiment

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if you like movies that touch the soul, this is one you must go see. The movie takes place in Greece, and the scenery is breathtaking. Never knew Greece was such a beautiful place. I felt like I went to the movies with the whole theater as we all were laughing so hard it was unbelievalble! I wanted to clap when it was over it was that good. There are not that many movies that touch me like this one did. Am glad I went and would watch it again.
- 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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Written June 12, 2009
My Life In Ruins

by seeley7

Great fun and felt like we took a trip to Greece. A great stress reliever. Anyone who has been on a tour will laugh through this whole film! A great story of how humans can spend time searching in the wrong direction- when in fact your gift is right in front of you. Enjoy a great movie.
- 7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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Written June 11, 2009
my life in ruins

by luckymax

the movie was entertaining, beautiful to look at. it was the perfect movie to foirget yourseklf in
- 7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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Written June 18, 2009
Really enjoyed it!

by getmarshall

Cute movie, very light and had some funny moments that were subtle not completely obvious. Good story and the scenery of Greece is fabulous.
- 7 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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Written June 15, 2009
Good Clean Fun

by cdgracy

This movie has been unfairly compared to My Big Fat Greek Wedding, BUT its not so stop comparing. This isn't My Big Fat Greek Honeymoon. This is a great fun time!
- 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Written June 18, 2009
MY LIFE IN RUINS

by oldad

iT WASN'T ROCKET SCIENCE BUT IT WAS FUN. i'M NOT SURE WHAT THE REVIEWERS/CRITICS ARE LOOKING FOR BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS A PLEASANT EXCAPE FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. yES, YOU KNOW HOW IT WILL COME OUT BUT GETTING THERE IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT. RICHARD DRYFUSS WAS GREAT.
- 9 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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Written June 12, 2009
My Life in ruins

by Dale1dog

Cute story...pretty predictable...beautiful scenery.
- 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Written June 12, 2009
Worth the time

by Chazdad

A fun movie with good humor, and good interaction between the cast.
- 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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