Review of My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) by Joanna R — 16 Sep 2016

I really enjoyed the original. Not so much the second.

This review of My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) was written by Joanna R on 16 Sep 2016.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding has generally received positive reviews.

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