Fresh
An engaging, funny and sometimes surprisingly tough romantic comedy.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Muriel's Wedding
Success is the best revenge.
1994 · 1h 46m · R
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
P.J. Hogan
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Muriel's Wedding
Overview
Socially awkward Muriel Heslop wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father, Muriel has never even been on a date. Ostracized by her more socially adept friends, Muriel runs into fellow outcast Rhonda Epinstalk, and the two move from their small Australian town to the big city of Sydney, where Muriel changes her name and begins the arduous task of redesigning her life to match her fantasies.
Director and cast
- P.J. Hogan Director
- Toni Collette as Muriel Heslop
- Bill Hunter as Bill Heslop
- Rachel Griffiths as Rhonda Epinstalk
- Sophie Lee as Tania Degano
- Jeanie Drynan as Betty Heslop
- Gennie Nevinson as Deidre Chambers
- Daniel Lapaine as David Van Arckle
- Matt Day as Brice Nobes
- Roz Hammond as Cheryl
- Belinda Jarrett as Janine
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
82%
Tomatometer
Rotten
This movie only shows true tact and understanding when it comes to flattering the audience; everyone on-screen is strictly up for grabs.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Rotten
The trouble with the movie is that there's nothing to Muriel but her false dreams: We never quite glimpse the woman they're hiding.
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
Rotten
Most of the action is played for broad laughs, and Hogan demonstrates the ability to generate them, even if the humor is base and often cruel, making fun of people's looks and ineptitude.
Todd McCarthy, Variety
Fresh
[A] gleeful, gaudy tribute to one ungainly misfit and her determination.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
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