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My Life in Ruins (2009)

Nia Vardalos , Richard Dreyfuss , Donald Petrie  |  PG-13 |  DVD
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  • Actors: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis, Alistair McGowan, Harland Williams
  • Directors: Donald Petrie
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: October 6, 2009
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (155 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0021L8UO4
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,474 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "My Life in Ruins" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Alternate Ending
  • Everybody Loves Poupi - Featurette on Greek God Alexis Georgoulis
  • Audio Commentary by Nia Vardaloas
  • Audio Commentary by Director Donald Petrie
  • Audio Commentary by Writer Mike Reiss

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The combination of the appealing Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and the breathtaking location shooting in Greece make My Life in Ruins the perfect film escape. The film works as a feather-light romantic comedy, with Vardalos's character, Georgia, facing burnout in her job with a cut-rate tour company in Greece. Georgia knows there's magic in the Greek countryside and history, yet the grind of her job has drained her. Happily for Georgia, her latest group of semi-challenging tourists will help her shed some of her hard-built personal armor, guiding her to cut loose as the tour progresses (a journey mirrored in Vardalos's hairstyle, which starts out prim, and ends up attractively tousled). The strong supporting cast includes Richard Dreyfus--seeming very comfortable playing an old coot--Rachel Dratch, Rita Wilson, and the dreamy Greek actor Alexis Georgoulis, a bus driver with the soul of a poet. And possibly a secret crush on the oblivious Georgia. But the true star of the film is Greece itself, from the coastline to the mountains, from the Acropolis to the Parthenon. That so few American films are shot on location makes this summer treat even more appealing--as sweet as fresh baklava. --A.T. Hurley

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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” (Alexis Georgoulis) who’s been hiding right under her nose!

  • Audio: English: 5.1 Dolby Digital / French: Dolby Surround
  • Language: Dubbed: English & French / Subtitled: English, French & Spanish
  • Theatrical Aspect Ratio: Widescreen: 1.85:1

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77 of 85 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars See for yourself July 26, 2009
Format: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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4.0 out of 5 stars "This Is Comedy, The Greeks Invented it" October 13, 2009
Format: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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39 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud often! August 2, 2009
Format:DVD
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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I actually like this movie more than My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Greece is beautiful and this movie is funny and romantic. Read more
Published 2 days ago by stef
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Nia Classic!
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Published 18 days ago by Jennifer Parshall
4.0 out of 5 stars nice movie to sit and relax
i enjoyed this movie a good bit. i especially enjoyed seeing the main characters man later on in the movie. He was very nice to look at.
Published 21 days ago by karyn23
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!
It's a funny romantic comedy, well worth the watching. Zero violence so it is a nice change from most movies being produced these days.
Published 24 days ago by Donald Crane
5.0 out of 5 stars Great chick flick
I really like Nia Vardalos, and this movie doesn't disappoint. She's so funny and charming, and the cast was a great fit! Highly recommend.
Published 25 days ago by Jsan
5.0 out of 5 stars My Life In Ruins.
The movie has beautiful scenery so love that, the story is moving and funny, with a couple of sad moments as well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Barbara J. Petersen
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun, if not a little unrealistic
What more can I say that hasn't already been said? I really like Nia Vardalos after having seen her in My Big Fat Greek Wedding (MBFGW), and have always wanted to be a travel... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Renae Gregoire
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!!
What a great movie! Just exactly what I was in the mood for. A great story about a beautiful tour guide that's looking for love and finding only bad luck. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars great movie
loved it!!! i've seen it a few times and always love it highly recommended for all the family !!!!!!!!! !!!
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