The Kings of Mykonos (2010) Reviews

• A lovely fun movie.

  diane-342010-05-30

  Diane and I watched this lovely, unpretentious film yesterday and we both enjoyed this movie experience greatly. The comments about the movie and its low result from viewers illuminates the difficulty of contemporary movie appreciation. Yes, this film will not win awards nor will it win plaudits from reviewers but this raises the hoary question about what we the viewers want in a movie. I do not want to watch Disney movies with lifelike drawings of people; I realize that this movie making technique is a method of not spending huge salaries on actors for their roles in a film but I like our movies where real people do real things on the screen. In this movie I have read complaints about the sketchiness of the plot and the paucity of acting in the film by some of the leads but I will have none of those criticisms. We loved the film; the island and the people and the buildings should be nominated for an award for best actor. The setting was magnificent and the actors blended into this beautiful background with ease. The script was a vehicle, not so much to challenge us intellectually but to present a canvas into which these fine Greek actors could play out their roles in the beauty of Mykonos. The script is merely the vehicle by which the true star of the film, Mykonos, can take centre stage. This is the best thing about film; it allows the viewer to remove themselves from the contemporary world and escape into something more than us.

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• A Greek-Australian dish that satisfies

  diogenes-858-4491672010-09-29

  Nick Giannopoulos and his team have crafted another genuinely funny movie. This is a character driven, rare comedy whose simplicity belies its talents. Rare because Giannopoulos' humour comes from the heart. This lends much pathos to the characters we meet in 'Kings of Mykonos'. It warms us to, and sustains, our interest in a storyline that is clever without being contrived, is flawed without ever being pretentious. The enjoyment Giannopoulos and his cast get out of every moment and every scene should be in the textbook for comedy filmmaking. It's a skill many bigger names in the industry will never master. Giannopoulos is an Aussie gem, and Kings of Mykonos reflects every facet of his talent.

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• Beautiful scenery with paper thin plot

  ice_sarah2010-05-12

  I attended the premiere last night. I was a big fan of the first, so I knew this could never live up to it - I still enjoyed it. The Kings of Mykonos clearly had a higher budget than the original, but a lot of charm was lost in this. The plot revolves around Steve & Frank heading to Mykonos to claim an inheritance from a long lost relative and the predictable hi-jinx ensue. I don't think anyone was expecting an Oscar quality movie here, and it won't exceed those expectations. There are still sufficient laughs to be had, but it is certainly not the laugh-out-loud-only-in-Australia humour of the original Wog Boy. Nick G & Vince C are starting to show their ages, but it works in the context of the film. The two female leads are absolutely stunning in any language but you never quite buy the chemistry on screen. Kevin Sorbo has an amusing role as the King of Mykonos, and Alex Dimitriades's Mihali character had so much potential but barely has a line in the film considering the pivotal role. The ending of the film was confusing and abrupt and I'm not quite sure what was supposed to go on there. It might be worthwhile waiting for the DVD version to see if there was an alternate ending. I also read that there was a sex scene filmed, but this certainly wasn't in the edit I saw last night. All in all, I recommend it - particularly if you enjoyed the music and oh-so-Melbourne "wogginess" of the original. The scenery is breathtaking which is a nice change for the film. Don't have exceedingly high expectations and you won't be disappointed.

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• Cute for a Sunday arvo when you want something light to watch

  lanimae612010-09-23

  Man goes to Greece to claim fortune. Has to pay taxes and the rest is just a bit of fun. I thought Alex Dimitriades Englsih with a Greek accent was hysterical. But then he could say nothing at all and I would be happy, he is still a bit dishy. The supporting talent was a bit thin but I loved the mad woman in blue jabbering at them in Greek holding a very sharp knife. LOL. always gets a laugh. Great follow to wog boy. It's nicely filmed with great Aussie talent. The scenery is a bit special. Don't expect a masterpiece, it isn't that, but it is something to funny to watch when you just want to sit and be amused and not to have to think too hard. Sit back, relax and put your feet up. If you like the actors, then this is for you, otherwise you might be a bit bored.

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• A very funny movie!

  dimitris-122010-08-13

  I was amazed that this movie got such a low score! I mean, OK, it's not Oscar material, but it's a funny movie! Having seen both films (Wog Boy, and TKOM), I enjoyed this one, even more. I agree that the ending of the film was abrupt (not confusing), Kevin Sorbo was a absolutely delight to watch (having seen his 'Hercules' role, adds to the "delight" part). I have been in Mykonos many times, the portrayal is over-stretched, but within acceptable "limits". And anyway, it helps the story beautifully. Don't miss this movie, if afterwards you "die" to go to Mykonos, don't blame me ;-) (even if you don't, it would be time well spent).

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