My Life In 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.
200993 minsUSA
Romantic Comedy
- Director:
- Donald Petrie ('How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days')
- Writer:
- Mike ReissNia Verdalos
- Cast:
- Nia VardalosRichard DreyfussAlexis GeorgoulisRachel DratchHarland WilliamsAlistair McGowan
My Life In Ruins / Reviews
The New York Times
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.
Full reviewRoger Ebert
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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Los Angeles Times
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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Hollywood Reporter
Ruins is sometimes as sunny as its locations but as familiar and predictable as a Greek diner.
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