From the pictures and descriptions, I was expecting a light, feel-good romantic comedy. "Muriel's Wedding" is most definitely not that. It has some romance. It has some comedy, mostly dark. It also has characters who are very cruel to each other, situations that are gut-wrenchingly tragic, and a main character who is dishonest and pathetic as often as she is noble. That being said, the movie does have texture and unpredictability. It's original and mostly believable, unlike most feel-good romantic comedies. But it is not cinematic wedding cake. In fact, it's more like fruit cake, with some sweetness, some unexpected bitter bits, more than a few nuts. I came away with the same impression I get from fruitcake, appreciating the complexity, but not really having enjoyed the experience.
Review of Muriel's Wedding
