Directed by:
P.J. HoganScreenplay:
P.J. HoganCinematography:
Martin McGrathComposer:
Peter BestCast:
Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lee, Gabby Millgate, Matt Day, Daniel Lapaine, Darrin Klimek, Vincent Ball, Chris Haywood, Geneviève Picot (more)VOD (2)
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No one ever paid much attention to Muriel and her humdrum small-town life, so she and her best friend, Rhonda, decide to leave it behind and head for the big city ... where they end up having the exciting adventure of their lives! What's more, soon everyone takes notice when Muriel becomes engaged to a handsome and popular sports hero! (official distributor synopsis)
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Comedically tuned drama about the adolescence and maturation of a rural girl who was seeking happiness in the city. A very positive-sounding film that reminds me of Mamma Mia! and one that I still enjoy returning to. Although ABBA's music appears in a number of films, in this case, the combination of this easygoing music and the film's story is probably the most successful. Overall impression: 90%. It was in this film that I discovered the excellent actress Toni Collette, who soon broke into Hollywood thanks to it.
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Such a very pleasant Australian romantic comedy that has proper thorns. It's like you want to laugh the whole time, but the movie gives you plenty of reasons to cry instead. Beautifully balanced drama with comedy, which actually isn't romantic at all, at least not in the American sense of the word. That's exactly what makes the film beautifully unique. Of course, thanks to Toni Collette. And with ABBA!
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