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WEDDING PARTY: More than half of you picked "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" as your favorite film this year, with "Monsoon Wedding" catching the bouquet.
IFC FILMS

Reader Ratings
Results of the Christian Science Monitor Movie Poll 2002


Monsoon Wedding (R)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG)


About a Boy (PG-13)
Barbershop (PG-13)
The Bourne Identity (PG-13)
The Count of Monte Cristo (PG-13)
The Emperor's Club (PG-13)
Far From Heaven (PG-13)
Frida (R)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG)
Insomnia (R)
Lilo & Stitch (PG)
Minority Report (PG-13)
Red Dragon (R)
Road to Perdition (R)
The Rookie (G)
Spider-Man (PG-13)
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (G)
Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13)
We Were Soldiers (R)


8 Mile (R)
Changing Lanes (R)
Die Another Day (PG-13)
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (PG-13)
The Good Girl (R)
John Q (PG-13)
Panic Room (R)
Punch-Drunk Love (R)
The Ring (PG-13)
The Santa Clause 2 (G)
Signs (PG-13)
Solaris (R)
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG)
Star Wars: Episode II (PG)
The Sum of All Fears (PG-13)
Treasure Planet (PG)
Unfaithful (R)


Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13)
Blade II (R)
Blue Crush (PG-13)
Brown Sugar (PG-13)
Crossroads (PG-13)
Enough (PG-13)
I Spy (PG-13)
Men in Black II (PG-13)
Mr. Deeds (PG-13)
Scooby-Doo (PG)
The Scorpion King (PG-13)
XXX (PG-13)


Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights (PG-13)


Your comments

My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Great for anyone old enough to have been totally humiliated by their family and gotten over it. This is the funniest film I have ever seen!
– Laura Barber, Abilene, Texas

Monsoon Wedding
This is a beautifully filmed movie telling a universal story of the bonds between a family and issues among friends. It truly makes me appreciate the common human emotions that bind all people together.
– Tamara Orput, West Haven, Conn.

The Rookie
The hero's motives are NOT centered on greed, personal gain, or ego, but on achievment of a desired high standard. You leave the movie satisfied that you have seen happiness, hard work, and joy fulfilled.
– Richard C. Douglas, Santa Barbara, Calif.

Bowling for Columbine
The way Michael Moore tries to unravel the mystery behind the United States' violent nature is both informative and hilarious.
– Jay Consebido, Shelton, Conn.

The Count of Monte Cristo
It's hard not to like a story set in "olden times," where a lone innocent man fights against evil and has all the elements of sword fighting, perseverence, self-improvement, and fabulous treasure.
– Richard Albins, Havre de Grace, Md.

8 Mile
I went because my kids like this performer, Eminem. I walked away with an appreciation for this individual, his music, and rap in general.
– Jack Hronek, Holly, Mich.

Far From Heaven
It was like watching a very serious episode of "Leave It to Beaver."
– Chas Harrison, Arlington, Va.

The Fast Runner
Mesmerizing and unique, with Shakespearan qualities. The most engrossing film I have seen in years.
– Lynn Meng, Piscataway, N.J.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
It may not be out yet, but after seeing "The Fellowship of the Ring" last year I don't doubt that this will be the best movie this year.
– Anonymous

Punch-Drunk Love
Adam Sandler was not playing the Waterboy, or Little Nicky, or Mr. Deeds, but rather, he was acting in a serious, dramatic, and three-dimensional role.
– Thomas Ambrosio, Fargo, N.D.

We Were Soldiers
I was there.
– Charles, San Antonio, Texas