Review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) by Kevin M. W — 11 Feb 2015

It's laboriously quirky, but career-launching performances by Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths make Muriel's Wedding work.

This review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) was written by Kevin M. W on 11 Feb 2015.

Muriel's Wedding has generally received positive reviews.

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