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Muriel's Wedding (1995)

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Reviews Counted: 31

Fresh: 28

Rotten:3

Average Rating: 7.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Muriel is a young misfit adrift in a small Australian town called Porpoise Spit. She loves attending weddings just to witness two people starting new lives -- although it seems likely that Muriel... Muriel is a young misfit adrift in a small Australian town called Porpoise Spit. She loves attending weddings just to witness two people starting new lives -- although it seems likely that Muriel herself will never have one. Finally, however, she gets fed up with being an onlooker and decides to take some action: she accepts a blank check from her mother that's supposed to start her off on a career selling makeup, and cashes it in for her parents' life savings. Flush with mad money, she goes on a tropical vacation and then hightails it to Sydney to avoid the shame of possible jail time. There, Muriel renews her acquaintance with the vivacious Rhonda, who introduces her to new possibilities and adventures. But Muriel still lacks one important thing: a husband. How far will she go to get one? [More]

Starring: Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan

Starring: Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan, Gennie Nevinson

Director: P.J. Hogan

Director: P.J. Hogan

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May 18, 1999

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  • Hysterically funny, fresh, and brimming with wit, MURIEL'S WEDDING is the comedy hit celebrated by critics nationwide! No one ever paid much attention to Muriel and her humdrum small-town life, so she and her best friend, Rhonda, decide to leave it behind and head for the big city ... where they end up having the exciting adventure of their lives! What's more, soon everyone takes notice when Muriel becomes engaged to a handsome and popular sports hero! You'll love every hilarious minute as Muriel discovers that even when it seems all her dreams are coming true, the path to the altar still has plenty of surprising twists!
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    Jake Euker
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    Enjoyable little film that nonetheless already feels overrated.

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    Soulfully explores a young woman's journey to transformation

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    Jeanne Aufmuth
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    One of the finest Australian films of all time. The laughs don't stop.

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    04/27/03
    Clint Morris
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    So overrated. 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' for the nineties.

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