Then I watched today's work project A: MY LIFE IN RUINS. It's a very mediocre romantic comedy. Very predictable scenario, and Nia Vardalos just doesn't have the screen charm and charisma to work as a romantic leading lady. (She goes through the first half of the film with her mouth open; very unattractive, and she's stiff compared to the better actors around her). Sure, a few of the jokes land and there's some decent sentiment, but even at 95 minutes, it seemed long.