Review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) by Nikki A — 08 Jan 2008

I love this film, Toni Collette is excellent. I love how cringeworthy Muriel is, though she is so sweet and you just want her to succeed.

This review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) was written by Nikki A on 08 Jan 2008.

Muriel's Wedding has generally received positive reviews.

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