Comments on: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Could Have Been an Indian Wedding

By: Will Dee

Will Dee — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:03:12 +0000

Wonderful comparison between the two cultures.

By: Cashmere Writes

Cashmere Writes — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:39:39 +0000

Joe, when you have seen them both you’ll understand that the families are so similar, despite the cultural differences.

By: skylite

skylite — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:12:44 +0000

I have not seen the movie yet, thanks for sharing

By: Joe Dorish

Joe Dorish — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:08:52 +0000

Have seen Monsoon Wedding but have yet to see My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

By: Cashmere Writes

Cashmere Writes — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:27:44 +0000

Beautifully put Uma. Thanks everyone for stopping by.

By: Uma Shankari

Uma Shankari — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:12:35 +0000

Chris73, all movies are fantasies; they magnify certain aspects of life. Ken, mass weddings are conducted in a community to cut costs because wedding costs are prohibitive. Big families can be a problem because the old voices can pull down young spirits, but in times of emergencies/old age they can be a blessing. But behind every blessing, there is an unacknowledged sacrifice, so it can be troublesome for the sacrificial goat!!

By: Daisy Peasblossom

Daisy Peasblossom — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:52:18 +0000

Families vary. I was happy to leave most of my extended family behind. On the other hand, I keep close contact with my children and with friends who have become like family. I’ve not seen the movie; but it seems to me that you are talking about the importance of a reliable, interactive support group.

By: Ruby Hawk

Ruby Hawk — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:14:35 +0000

I haven’t seen the movie but from what I understand the families are much like our own used to be but now it has all changed with people moving out of the community and going their separate ways. It’s a pity.

By: ken bultman

ken bultman — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:07:36 +0000

Didn’t see the movie but am intrigued by customs of other cultures. Didn’t I just read about a mass wedding in India recentl?. What was that all about?

By: chris73

chris73 — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:05:36 +0000

Things magnified in that movie and reality is not exactly like that. There are some base points about family but not in the way you watch in the movie. At least yes, no matter how old and what you did all the previous years you are welcomed as a little child. As conclusion don’t take that movie too seriously, it is just a comedy