| View Larger Image | My Life in Ruins | Video On DemandStarring: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis, Alistair McGowan, Harland Williams
Directed By: Donald Petrie
Also With: Rita Wilson (Producer), Mark Albela (Producer), Michelle Chydzik Sowa (Producer), Peter Friedlander (Producer), Gary Goetzman (Producer), Tom Hanks (Producer), Nathalie Marciano (Producer), Denise O'Dell (Producer), Denis Pedregosa (Producer), Peter Safran (Producer)
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| | Binding: | Video On Demand | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 96 minutes | | Studio: | 20th Century Fox | | Release Date: | November 09, 2009 | | Genre: | Comedy - Romantic | | Synopsis: | Immerse yourself in this sunny, uplifting romantic comedy starring Oscar nominee Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss. Vardalos delivers a charming performance as Georgia, a recently laid-off -- though anything but laid-back -- history professor-turned-travel guide to a motley crew of hilariously crass tourists. Georgia is fed up and ready to give up -- until her new confidant Irv (Dreyfuss) opens her eyes and heart to a simple fact: There's no finer way for a woman to find her kefi (a.k.a. mojo) than to lose herself in the arms of the "Greek god" who's been hiding right under her nose! | | Sales Rank: | 71st |
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 39 reviews)
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Fun and a bit silly by S. Edwards (N.E. Arkansas)  3 Stars
November 30, 2009
This is a film that you can predict. Although it does have several redeeming factors. There isn't much depth, but it will touch your heart at times. It will make you smile as Nia Vardalos' films always do. This is a sweet easy to watch movie. It is great for a rainy Sunday afternoon's entertainment. Kick back and enjoy!
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Very Enjoyable by Katielee (Billings, MT USA)  4 Stars
November 26, 2009
I thoroughly enjoyed this show. I don't watch many movies, but after watching the trailer on this decided to rent it. I really enjoyed it, I laughed out loud. Does it measure up to Big Fat Greek Wedding? Yes I think it did in many ways. I think there are those who think it doesn't, because we weren't familiar with Nia Vardalos in Greek Wedding, we weren't expecting to enjoy it as much as we did, there was more of the surprise factor-if you were looking for that you will be somewhat disappointed.
This movie, as Greek Wedding, is full of quirky characters, humor, scenes that will touch your heart and situations almost anyone can relate with. And it added the bonus of a peek into the flavor of Greece almost as if you are there as a tourist.
I don't rent many movies and purchase even less, but I think I will buy this one.
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Loved it by The Escape Artist (Southwest, US) 4 Stars
November 20, 2009
I have a degree in Art History, so maybe I'm biased about Greek antiquities and can relate to the life of a tour guide. But really this film was hilarious and really entertaining. Sadly it seems like Nia Vardalos has been 'dismissed' for not coming out with another Big Fat Greek Wedding (even though she still works with many actors from that cast), when really she's got so much more to offer comedically then just a mere sequel. This movie is definitely about finding one's self during circumstances one would rather change. It's about stepping back, letting things happen, and enjoy life as a result; NOT about trying to control what's beyond our control. Stopping to smell the roses, even when they're not there. The actors in the tour group are a laugh out loud riot. And Richard Dreyfuss goes from being a grumpy old man to lovable in the blink of an eye. Great movie, great acting.
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No big fat greek wedding here by T. Johnson (Portland, OR)  2 Stars
November 13, 2009
My Life in Ruins is a mildly watchable romantic comedy, mildly funny and mildly entertaining. The acting is OK. That said, the movie is also somewhat boring and extremely predictable and cliched. Mild spoiler warning: Yes, watch as the shaggy, odd bus driver gradually transforms throughout the movie until he is a sleek, clean shaven, perfectly coiffed, sharply dressed handsome romantic partner by the end. See what I mean by predictable and cliched? Richard Dreyfuss adds a little bit extra to the movie, enough to keep it going, but there are a lot better movies you could spend your precious time watching. This is stricly 2 stars.
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What?? by Sam  1 Stars
November 13, 2009
Based on other people's reviews, I rented this movie. I couldn't even finish it. It's that bad.
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