Do you like a good dramedy? Great acting? ABBA? You are cordially invited to Muriel’s Wedding. An Australian film that hit the same year as Priscilla Queen of the Desert (a fabulous wedding-less film), Muriel’s Wedding was poorly marketed as a fun comedy. It does get funny, but it’s dark and at times you just want to give Muriel masterfully played by Toni Collette – in her second film role – a hug. The soundtrack is infectious, and I believe, along with Priscilla brought about the big ABBA revival that led to MAMMA MIA! As Muriel’s Wedding is very touching, well stocked with sharp satire, but not the fun comedy Hollywood execs made it out to be, American “guests” did not enjoy it. Me excepted apparently – and hopefully you too.
