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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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Fried Green Tomatoes is a great film, most of us already know this, just as we know that the only thing it lacks is for the romantic relationship between Idgy and Ruth to be realised on screen. Do not expect this from the extended version, the only hint of mysterious deleted scenes is at the end of a special feature documentary; while the credits roll - Ruth and Idgy are lying on a blanket (during their honey excursion). I'm surprised it didn't make the cut of the extended version. However, the documentary is good and the extended scenes, in the film, add a little more depth to the emotional ties between the characters.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This film is a real tear gerker. From the very beinging it has you in its story telling grip! Kathy is a bored and lonely housewife trying to sprose up her marriage. On a trip to the nursing home (to see a relative) she happens upon an old woman with a story to tell. The story she tells is one which will have you grabbing for the hankies to wipe away the tears. This powerful and moving film is a classic in its own righ and you should watch it.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs C
Format:VHS Tape
Fantastic. Easy to watch, great story, good acting and a twist at the end. My husband thought it was a girlie film and yet when he did watch it - he loved it too.
Lovely film to watch on a rainy afternoon huddled up on the sofa with a nice cup of tea. Enjoy.
Lovely film to watch on a rainy afternoon huddled up on the sofa with a nice cup of tea. Enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this film
Its a beautiful film you can watch over & over again. its takes you into the heart of the deep south. Kathy Bates is brilliant and supported so well by other best amazing ladies.
Published 1 month ago by L Sheppard
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Fried Green Tomatoes DVD
I ordered a DVD that arrived within a few days. It looked brand new and my wife was vey pleased when she received it for Xmas. A great product at a good price.
Published 16 months ago by CSOMO1
4.0 out of 5 stars
Touching, funny study of friendship
Very well acted comedy/drama about the friendship (and unspoken love) between
two young women in the 1920's southern US. Read more
two young women in the 1920's southern US. Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fried Green Tomatoes ayt the whistle stop cafe
The ultimate feelgood DVD. Every scene is superb. I guarantee you will watch it over and over again - suitable for all ages from eight to eighty - a real gem!
Published on 15 Sep 2010 by Dolloper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet, gentle tear-jerker
No matter how many times I watch this film, the charm of it's excessive sentimentality never fails to draw me in. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2007 by J. Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars
ultimate version
we are in the UK still waiting for this version to be released years later. This USA version includes behind the scenes and interviews with the cast and director, this is the... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2007 by J. Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my all time favourite movies
Fried Green Tomatoes is an excellent feel good movie with wonderful performances by Jessica Tandy, and Kathy Bates, highly recommended.
Published on 3 Aug 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars
completely unexpected
i had heard from some friends that i really should read a book called ' fried green tomatoes', and as im lazy i bought the dvd. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
why did they cut some scenes?
There was something seriously wrong with this film when i first watched it. Don't get me wrong, it what really good. It's just that i felt it was lacking in something. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2003
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing recut of original version
I saw the film soon after it first came out some ten years ago and have been looking forward to acquire it on DVD. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2002 by Robert D. Oeffner
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