Review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) by Qoan S — 16 Apr 2012

Surprisingly hard hitting social misfit story that is both funny and moving - a real break out film that launched the career of it the wonderful Toni Collette.

This review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) was written by Qoan S on 16 Apr 2012.

Muriel's Wedding has generally received positive reviews.

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Glad I didn't watch this anytime before 2010, otherwise I would not have appreciated how great it is…

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Funny and sad and chock full o' ABBA…

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