What makes MURIEL'S WEDDING an engrossing and wholly entertaining film?

Hogan's MURIEL'S WEDDING is about how a loveable loser, Muriel, eventually breaks free from what she is labeled and discovers her self worth and identity. The movie is entertaining because of the hilarious elements it has, such as the corrupt father and police, the pathetic Heaslop family members, and the chaotic love live of the "friends" of Muriel. These things contribute to make it an engrossing and wholly entertaining film. We shall look at these …

…e correct thing. Also, the movie displays the need for sexual satisfaction whenever a character is in a bad mood. This is a very "film" idea, yet everybody believes it, and enjoy it. In conclusion, MURIEL'S WEDDING is an engrossing and wholly entertaining film because of the effective use of irony, the reflection of audiences when they see they themselves in the characters of the story, and the much exaggerated qualities of the varies characters.