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List Price: $14.94 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 876
Released: July 25, 2000 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Six divas of the silver screen -- Sally Field Dolly Parton Shirley MacLaine Daryl Hannah Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts -- come together as bosom buddies in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life love and loss in a small Louisiana Parish. At the center of the group is Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts) newly married and joyfully pregnant despite the fact that her diabetes could make childbirth life-threatening. Terrified and angry at the possibility of losing her only daughter M Lynn Eatenton (Sally Field) looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fears of death in order to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life.System Requirements:Starring: Olympia Dukakis Sally Field Daryl Hannah Shirley MacLaine Dolly Parton Julia Roberts Dylan McDermott Kevin J. O Connor Sam Shepard and Tom Skerritt. Directed By: Herbert Ross Running Time: 119 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 2000 Columbia TriStar Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG UPC: 043396702479 Manufacturer No: 70247
Description of Steel Magnolias (Special Edition):
Based on Robert Harling's play, this comedy-drama directed by Herbert Ross (The Turning Point) follows several years in the lives of women who regularly see one another at a beauty shop in their small Louisiana town. The story deepens as Julia Roberts, playing a serious diabetic and the daughter of Sally Field, goes downhill in her health. But as an ensemble piece, this is one of those enjoyably lumpy tearjerkers with many years' worth of stored truths suddenly being shared between the characters, lots of grievances aired, that sort of thing. Daryl Hannah and Shirley MacLaine assume the most eccentric roles, Dolly Parton the most fun, and Olympia Dukakis the most dignified, while Sally Field essentially provides the moral and emotional center of the movie. --Tom Keogh
Steel Magnolias (Special Edition) Reviews:
Classic 
2008-06-13 - One of the most heart-wrenching movies that shoes the true power of love and friendship. "Shelby, open your eyes!"
Fun flick....but what was the POINT of this movie??? 
2008-04-25 - I enjoyed the banter between the gals just as much as the other reviewers here. This the four stars.
BUT...stop and think: In my gut I believe the director was trying to portray Julia Robert's character as sympathetic/tragic.
The real tragedy was the fallout as a result of a selfish decision to go againt common sense and medical advice and have a baby.
So, at the end of the film, despite all the pretty flowers and softly filmed sunshine in the park we've got the following: a young man who is now a widower, a family devistated by their unnecessary loss (despite BEGGING her not to get pregnant), and a child who has no mommy.
Remember, this was all the result of her choices. Chillingly, this is a real life story.
Now THAT brings a tear to my eye!
A Wonderful Movie
2008-04-14 - If you have not seen "Steel Magnolia" at least once, this is a movie to add to your list. Not only jamm packed w/ wonderful stars, but has a wonderful story line. I did not know till years later, that this story, was the story of the Directors Sister. What a wonderful tribute. Watch out for the ending. It is a garanteed tear jerker. Curl up on the couch w/ this one and enjoy!!
Steel Magnolias....awsome!!!
2008-03-29 - Love this movie! A "chick flick" is you need to label it...but awsome movie!!
Just a great movie.
2008-02-08 - Widely regarded as a "chick flick" I love this move- and I'm a "real" "regular" guy, married, and drinks his fair share of beer with the guys. I think that there are more memorable lines in this film than any others that come to mind. (How could you not like "I love you more than my luggage?") Great characters and great dialog. A genuine keeper.
