Review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) by Jasmine P — 16 Nov 2007

I happened across this on cable one day and decided to watch it. I'm glad I did. Quirky and wonderful in every way.

This review of Muriel's Wedding (1994) was written by Jasmine P on 16 Nov 2007.

Muriel's Wedding has generally received positive reviews.

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