Muriel's Wedding (R, 1995)
common sense media says
Unconventional comedy weds Aussie wit with mature themes.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the main character in this offbeat comedy is seriously misguided and makes really bad choices that hurt her family, though she ultimately reforms. Teens who feel like outcasts will identify with Muriel and some of the choices she makes, and the movie provides an opportunity to talk to teens about some urges they might have to change their lives. Several tragic events occur in the film, including a suicide, though nothing is graphically portrayed. Main characters smoke throughout the film, and several scenes of casual drinking occur. A few sexual scenes pop up, but only the sound effects are graphic, and there's no nudity.
Positive role models:
Muriel is an anti-role model in many ways. She does everything wrong -- she lies, steals, seeks approval from shallow people, is a follower instead of a leader -- but through her experiences, viewers see the pain these things bring her. And when she breaks free from these things, they triumph with her.
Violence:
One brief slapping fight between rival young women. Some physical aggressiveness between men. A suicide (not shown).
Sex:
Several non-graphic sexual scenes (except for the sound effects) and plenty of graphic discussion about sex. Adultery.
Language:
Everything from "f--k" to "asshole," including sexual language.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
All secondary characters smoke frequently. Lots of casual drinking.
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