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Back to ListingsConnie and CarlaStarring: Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette, David Duchovny In Nia Vardalos' follow up to My Big Fat Greek Wedding, she stars as Connie, a dinner theatre wanna-be who witnesses a mob hit with her best friend Carla (Toni Collette). The two girls go on the run and head to L.A (a city with no culture) to hide out. After trying to get jobs, they stumble across an opportunity to audition for a cabaret show - as drag queens. And what happens when a woman posing as a man posing as woman falls in love? As with My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Connie and Carla contains the usual happy, uplifting messages. Your family is most important, your best friend will always have your back and you have only one life - do what makes you happy. Although it is somewhat formulaic, I still gave this movie my highest rating as I found absolutely hilarious. There was actual thigh slapping laughter involved and spontaneous clapping. I was also occasionally dancing in my seat. I quite seriously asked my friends if we could see the second showing right after watching it. Warning though - if you hate show tunes, you most likely will want to avoid this film. Connie and Carla's drag act includes Oklahoma, Mame, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and nearly every musical I can think of at the moment. Nia Vardalos and Toni Collette sang their own numbers and they work really well together. Their act is very amusing and something I would love to catch live. One of my favourite things about the whole movie is the cabaret audience and how they react to show. I have seen some reviews that whine about it being another crappy remake. Yes, it's definitely inspired by one too many viewings of Some Like It Hot, Victor/Victoria, Birdcage etc. But what movie in Hollywood these days isn't a remake? And on its own, it's a great, lighthearted comedy that had me truly enjoying myself. One of the few movies worth the full price I paid at the door. Rating: I refused to leave the theatre even if it meant I was going to wet my pants. (And this was a concern, as I was laughing really hard!) | |