MURIEL'S WEDDING

(this was on the dish, I have seen it a few times, but forgot just how good it was.)


'Muriel's Wedding' has a lot of big and little laughs in it, but also a melancholy undercurrent, which reveals itself toward the end of the film in a series of surprises and unexpected developments. The arc of its story involves Muriel's discovery of herself, and a developing faith that she can have a good time, make friends, and be valued. The film's good heart keeps it from ever making fun of Muriel, although there are moments that must have been tempting.

And the casting of minor characters (including Muriel's sister with the naughty-naughty smirk) is flawless.
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