Rebel Country (2024)

For just over two decades, the Portokalos family has brought us zany antics and wholesome, relatable interpersonal dilemmas. Writer, and now director, Nia Vardalos is a walking advertisement for the power of inclusive storytelling, having taken it upon herself to tap an underserved market by crafting a self-reflective narrative, and effectively introducing audiences to Greek culture in a way no creative had done before.

She created a multimillion-dollar family-friendly franchise that revolves around themes of love, acceptance and finding balance between honoring tradition and embracing the new.

The latest installment continues this trend, but critics aren't really acknowledging it.

In doing my research for this piece, I noticed there hasn't been much coverage on 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,' and what is out there is largely negative - bent on highlighting the ways the film proved a disappointment, a fate that meets a lot of sequels.