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Summary: GLORY for the SOUL!
Review: This is a wonderful, witty, family tale about friendship, compassion, and moving on. Several months after I saw this film, a friend of mine passed from diabetic complications arising after her third child. She almost looked like Julia Robert's sister. It was a terrorfying event that one so young could go. In this film, the mourning scene will forever be etched in my mind. Humor is a spiritual Kevlar, folks. Do your spirit a favor, see this movie, over and over.
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Summary: ...Makes Us Stronger
Review: The metaphor of the title is the film in a nutshell. I'm a Chicago native who has seen this film on cable (but not this video) no less than a dozen times, because whenever I come upon it, I can't leave it. I watch it every time.These six (mostly) gracious southern matrons and debs are each a one-woman example of the strength and nobility it takes to keep love and hope alive in a usually lovely yet sometimes senselessly cruel world. That which does not kill us, indeed. The magnolias can take the heat and even the searing pain when their steely-eyed men must retreat, because that's the way it is and always has been. And yet they never lose their sense of grace and optimism. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud scenes. There is a tragedy that leaves the average viewer breathless and immobile. And yet there is the knowledge that tomorrow's coming, and with it comes promises of both new joys and new challenges. This film is wise and wonderful. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll smile, you'll cherish your loved ones. Wonder what the DVD version will add to that? Highly recommended!
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Summary: Good for a cry!
Review: Follows the lives of 6 Louisiana women ehose courage and humour enable them to survive and endure through life's tough and touching moments. The story begins with Shelby's (Roberts) wedding day, over the course of which we are introduced to the other main characters; Shelby's harried mother M'Lynn (Field), the gossipy yet sensible and straight talking Truvy (Parton), the grumpy but warm hearted Ouiser (MacLaine), the shy, goofy Annelle (Hannah), and the dignified, humourous Clairee (Dukakis). There is nothing to fault about this film; the 6 leading actresses give wonderful performances, the scriptwriting is superior, and the scenery is very appropriate. The story is funny but not farcical, sad but not maudlin. All in all, "Steel Magnolias" is a great ensemble movie (and who cares if the leads are all female when their acting is so superb?) that can be enjoyed by both sexes.
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Summary: BEST TEAR JERKER
Review: This is an awesome movie about the strong depths of love and how people would fight to keep it. I like how the friends bonded through everything and remained so through even the hardest times. Truly a brilliant and well written film. I reccommend this to everyone who needs to let it all out.
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Summary: My Favorite Movie Of all Times(My Life Story)
Review: This dvd is my favorite of all the dvd's that I own.It is a story that is close to my life.I lost my brother in 1982 that i loved very much and miss him more every day.Also it matches me and my wife,we got married in September 1989 the same year as the movie came out.And pink was our wedding color.I love the was this film centers around the lives of these 6 ladies and how friendship will help you get though any thing.The music is so beautiful, and how it will make you laugh & cry.Dolly Parton does the best acting that she ever done in any of the films that she has appear in.Sally Field does a great job as usual,Also i like the way the movie center around the holiday's.This is just a great movie all around.Please watch it and have a good crying session.
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Summary: Totally trite and manipulated
Review: This movie really borders on absurd. The play was simple, heart-felt and centered more on the goings on in the beauty salon. This movie is so overproduced that it diminishes the story and the performances. Sally Field gives a credible performance. Shirley McLaine and Olympia Dukakis play their characters like a cartoon. And Dolly Parton proves she is really sweet but can't act her way out of a paper bag. As for Julia Roberts...well she has screen presence, but she just can't act. Forget this super-size cotton candy film.
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Summary: Nobody move, it's out on DVD!
Review: Everything I needed to learn in life, I learned from Steel Magnolias! Where else can you learn that the only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize? Or that being gentlemanly is to take the dishes out of the sink 'for ya pee in it? This movie has provided countless hours of entertainment, and probably the most one-liners of any feature film ever released. That it is coming out on DVD with *9* deleted scenes (Marshall and Jackson together at last? Weeza hookin' up with Owen Jenkins and his Mercedes Benz?) is the best news I've had all day! The possibilities are limitless. Needless to say, it is a must have for any gay man's library, and if some of the straight men out there can appreciate it, more power to 'em. Long Live Truvy (now with two locations to serve you!) Looks good! Looks real, real good!
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Summary: Sassy, brassy and wild....
Review: Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Julia Roberts...and I could go on and on with the list of star power in this movie. However, you don't watch this movie for the stars in it, but rather watch it for the sheer enjoyment of watching the characters intertwine with laughter, wit, grace and heart felt emotion. I LOVE this movie. I have seen it 1000 times and still LOVE it. If you love seeing movies that reach all 5 senses, then see this movie. I guarentee that you will love it.
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Summary: A lovely portrayal of Southern Steel!
Review: I simply adore this movie! Most incredibly, it was believable. This little Louisiana town actually exists.....I've been there and it is precious! For the movie, I will say that it transports you from hilarious true-to-life antics to gut wrenching, sob evoking moments of emotional anguish. It is a true classic. It has it all. The scenery is fabulous, the cast incredible, the sincerity fabulous, and the humor unparalleled. Recommend this movie? Are you serious? YES! Rent it! Buy IT! But most of all, watch it. Watch it during the times you need a laugh. Watch it when you can't get your mother on the phone. Watch it when you need a dose of "southern reality". Watch it when you have no reason whatsoever. Watch when you are up late with nobody to talk with. Watch it for wedding tips. You pick your reason. I highly recommend this for anyone, male or female.
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Summary: One of the best films of all time!
Review: I have seen many films, but have never seen one that I would go back to as many times as this one. Each character provides a special ingrediate that make the entire cast shine. A must see film for anyone who has a heart. It will make you laugh,cry and feel emotions that are in many people, dormant. Highly recommend this one.
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