Backbencher

The film was about an odd Australian woman who desperately wanted to be married. After failed attempts at school and employment, and being cast away from her more popular friends, she stole money from her dysfunctional parents and fled to Sydney. Once there, she found herself in a scam marriage to a famous athlete so that he would be able to play for the Australian team. Muriel had the wedding of her dreams. She was on the cover of magazines and became a celebrity. Because of all the attention, several popular girls from her hometown once again befriended her.

After her mother's suicide, she decided that she could no longer remain in a loveless marriage. She amicably divorced her husband and moved out of his apartment. She then used the money that she received from marrying him to start a new life for herself. She moved into an apartment with her disabled friend and began dating. The movie ends with her not only finding love but also self esteem and confidence for her to face her future.

I though that this was a very funny and entertaining film. It was truly a movie about the underdog winning out in the end. Although I enjoyed the movie, I felt that the plot was very predictable. The more dramatic points in the movie were easily anticipated. Due to the unusual and often odd behavior of the characters, it is difficult for me to judge the merit that this film has to our class. I’m sure that most Aussie’s don’t behave in the way these characters did.