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Based on Robert Harling's play and directed by Herbert Ross, Steel Magnolias is a comedy-drama that follows several years in the lives of women who regularly see one another at a beauty shop in their small Louisiana hometown. The story deepens as Julia Roberts, playing a serious diabetic and the daughter of Sally Field, goes downhill healthwise. 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 centre of the movie. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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A female-bonding story adapted from the play by Robert Harling and based around the lives of six women who regularly get together in a Louisiana beauty parlour to discuss their lives and the men that invade them. Shelby (Julia Roberts) is the youngest of the group and despite suffering from severe diabetes, plans her wedding and then the birth of her first child like any other newly-wed. Ouiser (Shirley Maclaine) is a bitter divorcee, while Truvy (Dolly Parton) is the sexy, sassy hairdresser.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Gem
Format:DVD
Great classic movie, is extremely sad and funny at the same time. Girls night in film.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By ReviewBlog51
Format:DVD
I was interested in this movie after taking a look at the front cover of the DVD and seeing what a strong cast of female talent it had. 'Steel Magnolias' (1990) was a treat from start to finish, a comedy/drama centering around a group of very different women in a beautiful Louisiana bayou town, a simple story about love and friendship.
Julia Roberts is terrific as the lead character, Shelby, a young women who gets married and has a child, only for tragedy to strike due to her type one diabetes. The scene stealer is Shirley MacLaine as Louisa, a grumpy, acid tongued two-timed widow. The 'heart' of the film is Dolly Parton as hairdresser Truvvy and special marks should go to Sally Field who excels as the distraught mother towards the end if the film.
'Steel Magnolias' is a new favourite film of mine, it is beautifully-written, superbly acted out and just a brilliant piece of drama that should appeal to both men and women.
Julia Roberts is terrific as the lead character, Shelby, a young women who gets married and has a child, only for tragedy to strike due to her type one diabetes. The scene stealer is Shirley MacLaine as Louisa, a grumpy, acid tongued two-timed widow. The 'heart' of the film is Dolly Parton as hairdresser Truvvy and special marks should go to Sally Field who excels as the distraught mother towards the end if the film.
'Steel Magnolias' is a new favourite film of mine, it is beautifully-written, superbly acted out and just a brilliant piece of drama that should appeal to both men and women.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By GG
Format:VHS Tape
I'm sure that any film reviewer would not put this in his list of the top 10 films of all time, but it is way up there in my personal list. It is just a great feel good film which over a period of several years depicts the lives of several women as the get on with life as best they can. Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Shirley McLaine, Daryl Hannah, and Julia Roberts star. All aspects of life are there, right from birth to death and theres some great comedy in there too tyhough the film is not a comedy. Dukakis and Mclaine's one liners and constant bickering is a joy from start to finish. The film is set in the 'deep south' of the US, which seems to give the comedy a bit more bite'... well okay then it gets down right bitchy at times but always tongue in cheek.
A great Sunday afternoon film. May make your eyes water and tug at your heart strings but well worth a look!
A great Sunday afternoon film. May make your eyes water and tug at your heart strings but well worth a look!
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Sad and joyful
I love this film. It has it all, love, joy and sadness. It shows us how to cope with the help of good friends
Published 17 days ago by Tallin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Steel Magnolias
Good movie highlighting all stages of life. Life is a cycle inspite of whatever generation or culture you come from. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Judith
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Steel Magnolias
One of my favourites films and one of my favourites actresses, Sally Field, she can always make me cry, I will watch it again and again
Published 28 days ago by nanook
4.0 out of 5 stars
steel magnolias
arrived on time. not seen the film yet so cant judge the quality yet. I love all these actresses, have seen on video so hope this dvd is up to standard
Published 1 month ago by EAP of B
5.0 out of 5 stars
Steel Magnolias
good performances, good story,Shirley Mclaine gives one of her best performances, the role was just made for Dolly Parton the film was charming
Published 1 month ago by christine bull
5.0 out of 5 stars
Its funny, happy & sad...
You would think ths was a girly film! Well maybe it is, but I am vey much a man & I dont mind admitting that I love ths film, some big names in it too...
Published 1 month ago by Stevie-Baby
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not had chance to watch yet
Looking forward to watching this film - love Shirley MacLaine and I'm sure it will be an enjoyable afternoon when I get the chance to watch it. Product arrived in good condition.
Published 1 month ago by Julia Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful film
i have watched this film over and over and i cant get enough of it, it is a very moving story
Published 1 month ago by mrs jaqui moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE THIS FILM
I LOVE THIS FILM - VERY, VERY FUNNY AND A FEW SAD BITS - VERY GROWN UP INTELLIGENT HUMOUR - STILL MAKES ME LAUGH OUT LOUD
Published 1 month ago by dawney
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointment with product
Unable to watch on my british TV/ dvd player. I feel amazon should let customers know that not compatible with US dvd's.
Published 2 months ago by Lindsay Davey
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