Review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) by Stuart B — 28 Aug 2008

Toni Collette can do no wrong in my eyes. Ditto for Rachel Griffiths. And ABBA.

This review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) was written by Stuart B on 28 Aug 2008.

Muriel's Wedding has generally received positive reviews.

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