Australia is known for being a friendly, laid-back sort of place whose citizens don't take life too seriously. Pip Karmel's
Aussie film "Me Myself I" exemplifies all of this with a story that has some psychological impact, but that mostly just wants to have fun. Except for the sex and profanity, it could be an installment on ABC's "Wonderful World of Disney." Pamela Drury (Rachel Griffiths) is a successful writer who, upon her 30-something birthday, begins to think maybe she hasn't done much with her life. Sure, she's well-off and respected in her field, but her self-esteem is low (note the affirmations taped to her bathroom mirror) and she's actually rather lonely. Ruminating on the situation, she realizes that "Mr. Right" came and went 13 years ago, when she turned down a marriage proposal from Robert Dickson. What would have happened if she'd said yes instead?
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