Review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) by Reuben G — 09 Jan 2008

I watched this film originally because it didn't have a full star cast.

I continued watching it thinking that it had to get better (It couldn't get worse). It didn't.

This review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) was written by Reuben G on 09 Jan 2008.

Muriel's Wedding has generally received positive reviews.

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