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Summary: One of the best movies in existence!
Review: This is a truly touching movie. All of the actors did brilliantly. Be sure to have a box of tissues available for the ending, because it is definitely crying material. I would recommend this to anyone! It is a fabulously done story. the group of women share a unique bond, and the little stories are hilarious. Julia Roberts plays a diabetic young woman and Sally Feild is her mother. the story begins on Roberts' wedding day on continues to describe the birth of her son and the terrible tragedy that befalls Roberts, Field, and their group of closely knit friends played by Olympia Dukakis, Shirley McLain, Dolly Parton, and Daryl Hannah. The sadness and humor of the movie are entertwined in a very realistic way. This is an extremely worthwhile movie.
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Summary: Southern Belles
Review: What's this?!. A young man giving a rave review for a tear inducing, 'chick flick' movie that'll leave you going through a box of tissues?!. Yes. The fact is that "Steel Magnolias" is a very good, nice film. Have we seen it before?. Yes. "Terms Of Endearment", a better movie, comes immediatley to mind. This movie works because of the cast : Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, Tom Skerritt, and Dylan McDermott. These people give some of the best performances of their careers. The plot centers around a group of southern women who share each other's business while going to a local beauty shop. Another storyline includes Sally Fields' daughter(Roberts)getting married. If you haven't seen this movie, then that's all I'll say. Field gives a great performance. Her outburst scene towards the end is a real stand out. However, MacLaine steals every frame she's in as a sharp tongued southerner. Julia Roberts shines here too. Director Herbert Ross has a nice eye for detail. The film looks sharp. The movie has a fair share of intelligent comedy and drama. Just enough for everyone. So, come on guys!. The whole 'chick flick' title is old. Enjoy movies!. This is a nicely made movie.
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Summary: The Best Movie Ever
Review: This is my very favorite movie in the whole world. I'm from the South and so of course I enjoy it, but anyone will... really. I think that all of these actresses perform wonderfully, especially Sally Field in her graveyard scene. I also loved the chemistry between Olympia Dukakis and Shirley MacLaine. I especially love the DVD because of the deleted scenes. I have three copies of the movie on VHS, but the DVD is worth buying just for the extra stuff. If you're looking for a good laugh (or a good cry), you're going to love this movie, I promise.
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Summary: How can it not be good??
Review: I loved this movie, and frequently watch it again and again when I need a good emotional movie - or a good cry. Don't watch without your Kleenex handy!!!! I've never met a man that enjoyed this one... so don't bother watching it with them. This is great to watch with the girls, or your sisters!! The Louisiana setting is fun, along with all the southern-belle accents. The story is just a moment in the lives of this family, and the choices a woman makes to have the family she so desires. Full of crazy characters, and a wonderfully warm family... it's the ultimate "chick flick".
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Summary: Simply the best!
Review: This is one of the best movies ever. What a cast and what great lines! This is a movie well worth watching again and again. It's a great story about love, family, friends... and life. It will make you laugh and it will most certainly make you cry.
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Summary: Shelby
Review: Unfortunately, many people have placed Steel Magnolias in the chick-flick category, even my most favorite critic. But as a matter of honest opinion, to place it in such a small subject field is an insult to the film. As Fried Green Tomatoes did in the latter years, Steel Magnolias show's how strong relationships can be. To know how important it is to remain steadfast with your friend's, so they are there when you need them. Through humor, this film version of the play displays the caring qualities between a lovable bunch of nag's. With the griping and gossip that they spring, you hear their form of hilarious communication. Based on a true heartbreaking story, the screenwriter has done a terrific job choreographing the language between the six ladies to show the up's and down's of life, and being a diabetic. ("Shelby's" character, portrayed by Julia Robert's, is in fact the screenwriter's sister. My heart goes out to him.) The DVD is everything it should be, and makes it even more enjoyable than the old scratchy copy I had. I don't like admitting everything to the whole world, but if a story comes along that is very uplifting and yet sad, I can usually hold back the water works. When I watched this film the first time, and the end came, I wept. So, feller's watch out.
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Summary: outstanding
Review: With the experience of my own Dad being on life support and also having kidney failure I can truely relate to this movie. It is the best movie that I have ever and probably will ever watch. I truely urge you to watch this movie. It will bring tears to your eyes and a smile on your heart!Watch it!
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Summary: Steve's fine...
Review: This movie is absolutely the sappiest, silliest flick about female bantering and anti-male feminist idealism I have ever seen...and I absolutely adore it! We need movies like this! A Southern movie that has no character relating to Bill Clinton or Cletus from 'The Simpsons,' a Feminist movie that, although it makes the male characters look like idiots, deals with one of the greatest themes possible: strength, and a statement about friendship that doesn't say anything new--it just says it all differently. It's a refreshing film, especially if you haven't seen it in awhile, featuring some of the most talented women in the biz. I agree completely with the other reviewer who said (something along the lines of) Dolly Parton was natural and understated, and Daryl Hannah just couldn't handle every scene with her triumphant partners. With these two statements, I must agree: but, in Hannah's defense, I honestly think there was a discrepancy in the writing that faltered her, not her actual 'acting.' The character of Anelle is just ambiguous, always fluctuating in short periods of time while the other magnolias stand strong throughout. For that, I knocked off one star--but, hey, I love watching this movie just about as much as any other in my film cabinet--it's stylish, witty, funny, and ultimately quite touching. Parton stole the show for me, particularly because at the time she didn't have as much recognition as a serious actress as her other co-stars. Nonetheless this movie is a riot--and it's timelessly quotable!
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Summary: The Best
Review: This is a the most touching movie. Touching sons, daughters and mothers alike. The dvd version lets you experience the backstory from the author of the original play. A touching performance from each actress. Specially performed characters by Dolly Parton, playing a part different from the ordinary songstress to often seen in her career. Also a mundane Shirley Mclaine character sheds new light on the ordinary neighborhood. Definately a sure-fire performance from all. One of the best directed films of all time.
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Summary: Tart-tongued, hilarious and genuinely moving
Review: It'd be hard to go wrong with a cast like this, but just to add that extra bit of insurance, get a smart, funny script and a director who understands women. There you go, Steel Magnolias. This film about six women whose lives are bound together both by kindred spirits, and by the joys and sorrows of their lives, could have ended up sappy and maudlin. Instead, saved by wit, a fine edge of meanness, and a goofy charm, this film really works. It makes the friendships feel real, the characters seem knowable and familiar. These aren't perfect women with perfect lives who smile through tragedy. These are women you know, or would like to know. There's not a bad performance in the whole film, and the supporting cast is as good as the leads are. They'll have you weeping helplessly one minute and screaming with laughter the next.One caveat: One of the selling points for the DVD is the promise of 9 extra scenes. Frankly, there is a good reason why these never made it into the film. They're unmemorable; they don't advance the plot, or contribute much to characterization. If this is the make-or-break point for buying the DVD, I wouldn't bother. That said, I love the quality, and the other special features are pretty interesting. All things considered, this is a good buy.
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