Ok, we've seen it before, in such films as Some Like it Hot, Victor/Victoria, Tootsie... well, the list goes on. There are also striking similarities to The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, both of which are well worth watching. But don't let that stand in the way of your enjoyment of Connie and Carla. The two leads are certainly capable of carrying the film and are easily more convincing than Julie Andrews was (not that I don't admire your work, Ms Andrews!) in the same situation. Nia Vardalos and Toni Collette have a lot of talent between them. Personally I favor Toni Collette, particularly as Muriel's Wedding is one of my favorite films of the last twenty or so years. Connie and Carla is a light comedy with some enjoyable musical numbers. It's not high art but it is fun to watch and has something to say along the way. By the way, of the similar titles listed in the first sentence, I think Tootsie did the best job of presenting a really convincing gender switch. Tootsie is often under-rated and truly a modern-day classic.
Review of Connie and Carla
