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01/05/2015 I like Matthew Modine, I like archaeology films and I like movies about quaint little tavernas with lots of dancing. This has all three, yet pretty much sucks. Meh. See more 12/29/2011 Beautiful Greek scenery. that's about it. See more 07/19/2011 I watched this for the sole reason that I wanted to enjoy some eye candy of Greece. Mission accomplished. The cinematography is good & provides nice scenes of beautiful Patmos. Otherwise, this is trite, corny, and chock full of stereotypes. The American character, played by Matthew Modine (I hadn't realized his career had degenerated enough that he would agree to do this film), is -- as the white, often blond, American males so often are -- uptight, unpleasant, and obsessed with his professional success (which also relates to his Daddy Issues). You already know the rest of the story: the passionate, independent, free-spirited local woman (the Love Interest, of course); the passionate, macho, ultimately somewhat cretinous local men; the sleazy & greedy local official; the sympathetic alcoholic British colleague; the "Greek chorus" of nosey, quarrelsome, & sex-obsessed old women. Love with the Mediterranean sexpot loosens up the stiff Anglo & makes him realize that there are more important things in life than his robotic dedication to his destructive professional goals . . . although how all this resolves is outstandingly improbable. See more 03/14/2011 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. See more 02/18/2011 with an Indie feel, it was not the most exciting film... but a sweet story (with beautiful scenery) nonetheless! I personally enjoyed it a lot, due to my Greek family, and the desire to travel there someday. See more 02/14/2011 I can't figure out whether this is a vehicle film for Modine, Tsangaridou, or the Greek Islands. I was inclined to say it must be for Modine since he has the longer film career than Tsangaridou. Except then I realized that by this logic, it must be a vehicle film for Greece. Which makes sense, since the landscape shots are the most memorable part of the film! Lightweight, predictable plot with shallow characters. Tsangaridou shows potential. Modine doesn't. Skip the movie, buy a bottle of ouzo and spend 90 minutes Googling images of the Greek isles. You'll be glad you did! See more Read all reviews

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