Muriel's Wedding (1994) starring Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths. Australian loser Muriel (then-unknown Collette), from a highly dysfunctional family, decides she must escape her home town of Porpoise Spit if she is to get on with her life. She moves to Sydney where, with friend Rhonda (then-unknown Griffiths), she starts a new existence -- one where she has a job and gets asked out by blokes. The film soon takes a dark turn, however, and everything is not lollipops and rainbows for Muriel. The plot is baroque and festooned with interesting characterizations, and there is never a dull moment. Both actresses, Collette and Griffiths, are real finds. The subtitles are excellent, and are supplemented by closed captions for viewers who prefer them. The music of ABBA plays a prominent role in the movie, and all the lyrics are included in the subtitles. Grade: A
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