My Life in Ruins or Can Nia Vardalos Strike Gold Twice?

Surely you remember My Big Fat Greek Wedding, screenwriter Nia Vardalos’s Greek-themed indie movie whose hit status suprised everyone when it was released in 2002, including its writer. Vardalos returns with My Life in Ruins.

The movie has more going for it than its predecessor did, including a cast that includes veteran actor Richard Dreyfuss and direction from Just My Luck and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days helmer Donal Petrie.

In lieu of being an unknown entity struggling for distribution, Vardalos has Fox Searchlight Pictures behind her as distributor.

But times have definitely changed. The cultural clash novelty isn’t present anymore, yet Vardalos is convinced that she can strike lightning twice. The movie’s plot according to The Movie Insider centers on the life of a Greek tourist guide.

Maybe a free trip to Greek can be part of the film’s promotional efforts?

You can watch the trailer below.

Movie Poster via The Movie Insider