Muriel
Muriel

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Muriel

2022
Movie
15 min
English

Muriel is an elderly woman who lives in the solitude of her apartment. She spends most of her time focused on a crack that comes off her wall. One day, she receives a call from a former classmate, Nuria, who invites her to an "ashes ceremony", an unusual funeral. Until that moment of her life, Muriel has remained in a state of emotional anesthesia. But the image of the ashes floating in the air causes an internal tremor in her. Muriel decides to dig deeper, and agrees meeting with Nuria.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic73/100
Google Users87%
Director: P.J. HoganGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Muriel Heslop, an eccentric and unloved young woman from a small Australian coastal town, dreams of a fairytale wedding and a more glamorous life. Feeling like a social outcast, she steals money from her workplace to fund a trip to the Gold Coast with her best friend, Rhonda. There, she reinvents herself as 'Mariel' and attempts to find a husband, encountering various comical and dramatic situations along the way.

Critical Reception

Muriel's Wedding was a critical and commercial success, praised for its humor, heartfelt performances, and unique blend of comedy and drama. It resonated with audiences for its portrayal of friendship, self-acceptance, and the pursuit of happiness, becoming a beloved cult classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • A hilarious and touching film about friendship and self-discovery.

  • Toni Collette delivers a star-making performance as the unforgettable Muriel.

  • Successfully balances laugh-out-loud comedy with poignant dramatic moments.

Google audience: Viewers praised the film's humor, emotional depth, and the incredible performances, especially Toni Collette. Many found Muriel's journey relatable and inspiring, celebrating its message of friendship and embracing one's true self.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 8 Australian Film Institute Awards, winning 2. Toni Collette received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.

Fun Fact

The iconic ABBA soundtrack was not initially planned; director P.J. Hogan was a huge ABBA fan and fought hard to include their songs, eventually convincing the band to allow their music to be featured.

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