Nia Verdalos (star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding) plays a tour guide in this romantic comedy, working the ruins...
Nia Verdalos (star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding) plays a tour guide in this romantic comedy, working the ruins of ancient Greece. She is becoming more and more disillusioned with the apathy of the tourists she shepherds, while also dealing with the fact that she hasn’t had sex in "forever". Then Richard Dreyfuss turns up as tourist Irv Gordon, and helps set her on the road to self-discovery, with a potential love match turning up right under her nose – and indeed under a rather thick beard.
Co-written by Nia Vardalos herself, and produced by Tom Hanks, expect fun, sun and romance amidst the relics and temples - in fact, this marks the first time an American film studio has been allowed to film at the Acropolis.
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"Feels like warmed-over souvlaki."
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Variety
Variety"Not likely to spur much tourism to Greece. The sights, though impressive, are not photographed interestingly, and the citizens of the host country are less than welcoming."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Rarely has a film centered on a character so superficial and unconvincing, played with such unrelenting sameness. I didn't hate it so much as feel sorry for it."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"Lame and uninspiring attempt at romantic comedy."
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Newshub
Newshub"Doesn't skimp on the life lessons or instant transformations. But the movie primarily exists to give amiable Everywoman Vardalos the chance to regain her kefi."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Ruins is sometimes as sunny as its locations but as familiar and predictable as a Greek diner."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterMy Life In Ruins | Details
- Runtime
- 93
- Genre
- Country of origin
- USA
