Muriel’s Wedding
The majority of this underrated Australian gem is focused on the title character Muriel (Toni Collette) and her desire to be loved and her search for self-confidence. Deeply insecure at the start of the film, she only begins to break out of her shell once she meets the magnetic Rhonda (Rachel Griffiths). They’re kindred spirits, both lost in their own ways, and drawn to one another. Muriel is our protagonist, but both characters bring us through a deeply emotional ride, and what makes it all the sweeter is seeing them ride it out together.
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