OPINION:
“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” may not be as focused on weddings as its predecessors (though, yes, a wedding does still take place), but it still has a whole lot to say about the importance of family.
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The first film told us that family isn’t dependent on your background. The second one reminded us of the importance of marriage and commitment to clan. And “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” tells us that family doesn’t end just because someone has died.
The film pays homage to family patriarch Gus, as well as Michael Constantine, the late actor who portrayed him. Many scenes illustrate the positive impact that Gus had on the extended family. Other scenes subtly remind us of his role in fathering and grandfathering the other characters.
I wish that I could end this review there. But unfortunately, the third installment of the series also comes with a big fat jump in sexual content, too. To that end, viewers hear a lot of crude remarks, endure a visit to a nude beach (where characters are covered only by clever camerawork) and meet a character who identifies as nonbinary.
That disappointing sexual content undermines what otherwise is a pretty sweet movie. And for many families, it may just be more content than you want to navigate.
Read the rest of the review here. And watch the trailer here. Read reviews of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” to catch up on the franchise.
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Review written by Kennedy Unthank, Plugged In contributor.
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