Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Jessica Tandy, Cicely Tyson

Parallel stories of women establishing themselves in the contemporary American South and in the period between the World Wars. A middle-aged woman draws strength and independence from the stories told...( read more  read more... ) to her by a resident in an old people's home.

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  • September 23, 2009
    It?s over sentimental rubbish but I have a big soft spot for it.
  • September 18, 2009
    One of my new favorite movies. While it was sad at times, it was a beautiful story. I enjoyed it very much.
  • July 27, 2009
    I really enjoyed this movie despite the fact that I watched it once and didn't remember so I rented it again.
  • July 2, 2009
    This is truly a beautiful film.

    Well written and superbly acted it tugs at the heartstrings harder than almost any other movie. The way it sets up an obvious story line and then like a gentle roller-coaster suddenly takes you in another direction is unequalled in this type of fi...( read more)lm.

    There are so many points of genuine sadness and whenever you think you have guessed the story you suddenly turn to find an outcome more surprising than you thought.

    Major characters die, major characters do not "fall in love" and major characters are not allowed to cop-out; it is as a film should be.

    Remarkable well written, produced with care and acted with understatement and love - it is a beautiful film.

    Watch it.
  • November 12, 2008
    Comedy drama about a woman who finds strength to assert herself in the modern day through the stories of two women in the past. The film's framing device is somewhat awkward, but this likeable feminist drama benefits from a great ensemble cast. Actress-turned-author Fannie Flag...( read more)g was nominated for an Oscar for her screenplay in adapting her novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café.
  • December 20, 2009
    story about friendship and their life time.s
  • December 20, 2009
    PRETTY DECENT CHICK FLICK
  • December 12, 2009
    a sweet, entertaining movie
  • November 28, 2009
    One of my Favorite all time Movies!
  • November 23, 2009
    a dark version of steel magnolias... no class in it.

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