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Steel Magnolias (1989),
Director: Herbert Ross, rated PG
Sometimes
laughter is a matter of life and death.
  Starring:
Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah,
Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott,
Kevin J. O'Connor, Sam Shepard
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"I would rather have thirty
minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special." -
Shelby Latcherie
Why watch this?
These women, and the bond they share, is a beautiful thing to behold.
Plot Summary:
The story follows the strong bonds of a group of Southern women
in a small Louisiana town, centered around Truvy's beauty salon.
They share life's ups and downs, including family drama,
weddings, and personal challenges, finding support and humor in
their enduring friendships.
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Dad's Preview:
I feel a little unworthy to evaluate a film that's singularly about
the "feminine experience", but I'll do my best, because I was
the ultimate "momma's boy". Here we have a tight-knit group of
friends, who experience a heart-breaking tragedy. They
endure the heartbreak, the grief, the anger, and are rightfully devastated.
The men aren't much help.
Eventually, through compassion and friendship, they start
the healing process. |
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Rastar; Tri-Star
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