Muriels Wedding (R) Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lee, Rosalind Hammond, Belinda Jarrett, Pippa Grandison, Jeanie Drynan, Daniel Wyllie, Gabby Millgate |SwapaDVD.com

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Questionable for Children
Movie Release: 1994
DVD Release: 05/18/1999
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
Studio: Miramax
Members Wishing: 16
Genres: Comedy Drama, Romance, Black Comedy, Domestic Comedy, Odd Couple Film

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

Toni Collette - Muriel
Bill Hunter - Bill Heslop
Rachel Griffiths - Rhonda
Sophie Lee - Tania
Rosalind Hammond - Cheryl
Belinda Jarrett - Janine
Pippa Grandison - Nicole
Jeanie Drynan - Betty Heslop
Daniel Wyllie - Perry
Gabby Millgate - Joanie Heslop

A trip to the city works wonders for an insecure, small-town girl who seeks solace in the tunes of ABBA in this moving comedy from Walt Disney Video. Presented in widescreen 1.85:1 and featuring a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital soundtrack, this release offers no additional audio options or subtitles. An ABBA music video and the standard chapter-selection screen are the sole extra features offered in this release of a funny and touching film. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Lorraine S. (rainey) from WOODLAND HLS, CA wrote on 12/23/2007...

1 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.

I have a visceral hate for this film, especially, since it's become an anthem for a generation based on a thoroughly self-centered woman whose "liberation" is based entirely on stealing, lying, abandoning a friend and entering into a sham marriage. There's nothing in the least admirable about Muriel and I found it astounding that people respond to her spineless, opportunistic character. It could have been another story altogether if she had achieved anything through effort or wit but validation from making the snotty, shallow girls she was rejected by at home jealous is a hollow victory indeed.