Review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) by Pekka I — 03 May 2009

Melankolinen, Abban tahdissa etenevÃ¤ tarina Muriel nimisen tyttÃ¶sen kasvusta kodin ja kavereiden painostuksen alla... ihan hyviÃ¤kin hetkiÃ¤ sisÃ¤lsi.

This review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) was written by Pekka I on 03 May 2009.

Muriel's Wedding has generally received positive reviews.

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