Love clashes with duty in director Udayan Prasad's tale of a determined archeologist who chases his father's dream across the globe only to find his life mission thwarted when he discovers the true meaning of love. Eric (Matthew Modine) is an archeologist seeking to verify his father's claims that the cup of St. John the Divine is buried on the Greek island of Patmos. Arriving on the island by ferry eager to begin work, Eric discovers that live moves more slowly on the island after meeting his
father's old friend and colleague Tierney (Richard Griffins). When Eric is introduced to Katerina (Agni Scott) -- a single mother and the owner of a popular local café -- his growing feelings fort her are complicated by the fact that the very treasure he seeks is said to be buried directly beneath her restaurant. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
[Modine] seems too tentative and blase to work as the film's lead. Especially since he's paired with the vibrant Scott. She definitely deserves a chance to work again, with someone as committed to film chemistry as she clearly was.
Your reviewer did correctly guess just about everything that transpired in Opa!, the only surprise being that the climactic finale hinges on a PowerPoint presentation. It's as romantic as it sounds.
My Big Fat Greek Travelogue would be a more suitable title for this stock romantic comedy that might as well have been directed by the Hellenic tourist board.
Cute, feel-good movie with beautiful scenery. I really enjoyed this, and it was good to see Matthew Modine in something fun. I have always liked him, but his movies seem to be hit or miss.
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