My Life In Ruins

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A disillusioned American-Greek tour director has her life transformed during one last excursion.
  • Starring: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss
  • Directed by: Donald Petrie
  • Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes
  • Release year: 2009
  • Studio: Fox
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Synopsis: A disillusioned American-Greek tour director has her life transformed during one last excursion.
Starring: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes
Release year: 2009
Studio: Fox
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for sexual content
ASIN: B002LTBC00 (Rental) and B002LT2EFC (Purchase)
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My Life in Ruins DVD ~ Nia Vardalos

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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: June 05, 2009
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for sexual content
  • Production Company: 26 Films, Kanzaman
  • Filming Locations: Acropolis, Athens, Greece | Alicante, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain | Athens, Greece | Ciudad de la Luz, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain | Guadalest, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain | Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain | Jávea, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain | Olympia, Greece

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65 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars See for yourself, July 26, 2009
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This review is from: My Life in Ruins (DVD)
Why are there so many critics in this world? This is a sweet, fun movie that opened up a chance for many to see places in Greece that can not be filmed for commercial reasons. Kudos to Nia for gaining approval to film in such fantastic places as Delphi, Olympia and at the Acropolis. This is the perfect movie for a light, summer night or for when you just need a "pick me up." See for yourself. Greece is a magical place and it was a delight to see it on the big screen. Nia is charming on and off screen and I think she is terrific. You go girl!
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "This Is Comedy, The Greeks Invented it", October 13, 2009
This review is from: My Life in Ruins (DVD)
The 2009 release 'My Life in Ruins' turned out to be a totally unexpected surprise. The scenery is magnificent, the storyline and dialogue sharp and the cast of uniquely quirky characters will keep you throughly entertained from beginning to end. The budding romance between tour guide Georgia (Nia Vardalos) and bus driver Nico (Alistair McGowan) was really quite charming and tourist and self-designated funny man Irv (Richard Dreyfuss) was clearly the secret ingredient that made it all work so well.

I particularly enjoyed the way the film incorporated an ongoing subtext suggesting that the Greek Gods may be subtly interacting with the tour and tourists. It was just the right touch of whimsy and depth to supply an added dimension to this delightful romantic comedy.
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34 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud often!, August 2, 2009
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H. Halverson (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I saw this movie a few weeks ago at the theater. I found it very entertaining and informative. It took me to places in Greece that I would love to visit. Nia is funny, sexy and believable. In the year 2000 I went on a tourist bus tour of Europe and this movie surely brought back many fond memories. Every bus tour includes many diverse characters, with a believable love story, this makes it very entertaining. I have recommended this movie to all my friends.They should own it.The filming is exquisite showing the sites of Greece like a travelogue.I left the theater feeling as I had been thoroughly entertained.
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