Fried Green Tomatoes (Special Edition)
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Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Starring: Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Cicely Tyson
Directed By: Jon Avnet
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Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780783230894
Format: Closed-captioned
ISBN: 0783230893
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: 1999-05-11
Running Time: 130
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: 1991-12-27
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Editorial Reviews:
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Kathy Bates stars as an unhappy wife trying to get her husband's attention in this amusing and moving 1991 screen adaptation of Fannie Flagg's novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. After befriending a lonely old woman (Jessica Tandy), Bates hears the story of a lifelong friendship between two other women (Mary Stuary Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker, seen in flashback) who once ran a cafe in town against many personal odds. The tale inspires Bates to take further command over her life, and there director Jon Avnet (Up Close and Personal), in his first feature, has fun with the film. Bates develops a real attitude toward her thickheaded spouse at home and some uppity girls in a parking lot, but dignity is generally the key to Avnet's approach with the story's crucial relationships. Tandy is a joy and clearly loves the element of mystery attached to her character, and Masterson and Parker are excellent in the historical sequences. --Tom Keogh
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Summary: Great movie - stupid title!
Comment: Although the film's title makes perfect sense, when the film is viewed, it is nevertheless a most 'off-putting' title prior to viewing the film.
The film, however, is excellent! A very well formulated story line is accentuated by superb acting - particularly by the main characters.
Placing anything in order of merit is a mugs game - so much is variable. However, in my estimation 'Fried Green Tomatoes' comes in the top 10% of movies ever made in the English speaking world - to date.
It is most enjoyable, if one likes fine acting and a rollicking good story.
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Summary: Funny and entertaining
Comment: There is some questionable material but...over all it was entertaining. My wife enjoyed it more then I did. It was ok.
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Summary: Wonderful Movie!
Comment: This movie is moving our happiness to wonderful and it is a great gift to give to a loving wife. Fried Green Tomatoes is the best and it makes me happy to give it to my loving wife so guys buy it and give it to a woman who you think is special and she would feel how special she is if she recieves this movie as a gift.
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Summary: Heartwarming.
Comment: Fried Green Tomatoes starring Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy is definitely a chick flick to say the least. I like this weepy drama but this film is a little too long and depressing. I do appreciate the great acting and friendship concept, watch this film with a best friend. Rent it sometime.
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Summary: love it
Comment: this is absolutely my favourite movie, of all time !! it has made me laugh, cry, and share in the triumphs and losses of the many delightful characters moving through the story. outstanding perfommances all around, wonderful story, marvelous plot. a movie to be treasured, and watched many, many times. if you've ever had a true friend, a must watch.
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