Muriel's Wedding Director: P.J. Hogan Cast: Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lee
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- DVD Release Date: 05/18/1999
- Original Release: 1994
- Rating:
- Sales Rank: 10,254
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- Common Sense Rates this for Ages: More
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Features
Dolby surround; ABBA music video; Chapter search
Full Product DetailsScene Index
Chapter Selection
0. Chapter Selection
1. Program start [:15]
2. Opening credits [:38]
3. The bouquet [5:20]
4. No receipt [6:55]
5. Checked out of the group [8:15]
6. Rhonda [3:41]
7. Hibiscus Island star search [9:48]
8. Brice [4:29]
9. Back at the flat [4:23]
10. A call home [3:05]
11. Bridal shop [3:09]
12. A promise [5:52]
13. Dad [3:18]
14. More bad news [1:03]
15. Bride for hire [5:16]
16. Mariel's wedding [9:08]
17. A disappointed friend [1:58]
18. Wedding night [4:00]
19. A cruel departure [3:25]
20. Home for the funeral [5:36]
21. Compassion [2:25]
22. No more lying [2:21]
23. You reap what you sow [3:00]
24. Return of a friend [3:57]
25. End credits [3:48]
Editorial Reviews
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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Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 15 and UP
What to watch out for
- Language:
Everything from "f--k" to "asshole," including sexual language.
- Drugs:
All secondary characters smoke frequently. Lots of casual drinking.
- Sex:
Several non-graphic sexual scenes (except for the sound effects) and plenty of graphic discussion about sex. Adultery.
- Violence:
One brief slapping fight between rival young women. Some physical aggressiveness between men. A suicide (not shown).
- Messages
What Parents Need to Know
About Muriel's Wedding
Parents need to know that the main character in this offbeat comedy is seriously misguided and makes really bad choices that hurt her family, though she ultimately reforms. Teens who feel like outcasts will identify with Muriel and some of the choices she makes, and the movie provides an opportunity to talk to teens about some urges they might have to change their lives. Several tragic events occur in the film, including a suicide, though nothing is graphically portrayed. Main characters smoke throughout the film, and several scenes of casual drinking occur. A few sexual scenes pop up, but only the sound effects are graphic, and there's no nudity.
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