Review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) by Andy S — 02 Sep 2008

Watchable and occasionally funny study of antipodean naff. Minus one star for being responsible (indirectly) for Mamma Mia!

This review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) was written by Andy S on 02 Sep 2008.

Muriel's Wedding has generally received positive reviews.

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By Roy W (50) on 06 Jul 2013

Gets off to a slow start but is strangely mesmerizing and offers a few good laughs. Toni Collette puts in a great performance…

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Australian quirky, feel good chick flick. Showing he oddities of porpoise spit and the dynamics of the women from down under…

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I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. Note: I may have tacked on half a star purely for the ABBA soundtrack. :D…

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I'm so happy I was lucky enough to revisit this splendid film. I remember seeing it when I was younger…

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