Muriel's Wedding

What I initially believed to be a romantic comedy turned out to be a deep and, in many ways, genre-defying film. It’s a kind of unconventional coming-of-age story that shows courage in portraying an imperfect, often pathetic character who clings to the idea of marriage; not out of love, but as an escape. Thanks to a heartwarming friendship and a series of personal tragedies, Muriel ultimately realizes that she must stop lying, not only to others, but to herself, because deception leads nowhere. Muriel doesn’t change in order to be loved, but to finally become herself. Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths are gorgeous in this; not just in looks, but in how much heart they pour into every scene. And honestly, Muriel's fuller figure, as the creators intended it, is refreshing to see in a protagonist, and it makes her all the more relatable. 😝😝