Thanks to the musical and comedic performances of Nia Vardalos and Toni Collette and flashes of humor throughout Vardalos' screenplay, "Connie" is a perky and sometimes sly variant on a whole host of drag queen comedies. Like "La Cage aux Folles" films, "Connie" is a crossover entertainment enjoyed by gays and straights alike. [...] boxoffice prospects are decent in urban markets despite a lack of buzz surrounding the film.

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