Toni Collette’s breakout performance as the socially awkward, ABBA-obsessed Muriel is both hilarious and devastating. She gains 40 lbs for the role, embodying a character who feels invisible in her own town, only to "recreate" herself in Sydney as "Mariel".
It’s a triumphant story about a woman realizing she’s enough without a man, money, or the approval of her "popular" high school tormentors. Muriel's Wedding
Despite being a comedy, the film deals with dark themes like bullying, family narcissism, and neglect. The emotional, tragic storyline of Muriel’s mother remains one of cinema's most poignant depictions of forgotten women. Despite being a comedy, the film deals with
If you haven't seen this Australian classic, it's time to visit (or re-visit) the "City of Brides" and listen to the music of ABBA all over again. Despite being a comedy