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P.J. Hogan,
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: Miramax
: Foreign, Black Comedy, Australia & New Zealand
: 105 min.
: English
: English
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A socially inept young woman slowly learns to overcome her insecurities in this sleeper hit from Australia. The unconventional Muriel (Toni Collette) is deeply unsatisfied with her life, stuck in the nowhere town of Porpoise Spit and feeling rejected by her friends and family. Believing herself unattractive and worthless, she seeks meager solace in ABBA songs and fantasies of gorgeous weddings, with herself as the bride. Muriel's life takes a turn for the better, however, when she befriends the carefree Rhonda (Rachel Griffiths), who encourages her to take control of her life. Together, the two women travel to Sydney, where a series of liberating experiences help Muriel develop self-esteem and take the first steps towards maturity. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
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| well acted, darker than I remember
by rmeadows
August 29, 2004 - 5:17 PM PDT
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1 out of 7 members found this review helpful
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This is a much better movie in your twenties than in your thirties. Nevertheless, it is so well acted that it becomes compelling (right down to the live-up-to-one's-expectations prototype slacker Heslop family).
PS Why is Toni Collette's name familiar? What else has she been in? |
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