Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)

Admirable film.

A Masterpiece!

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

It's a great movie. When watching "Fried Green Tomatoes" we get the clear certainty that everything was meticulously planned. The actors are excellent, each encased in its role. Leases are exceptional, as "The Cofee" really existed. The plot is powerful. A nostalgic film that makes us meditate and seek explanations for our existence. Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker are in top form. Play their roles with absolute perfection. The scenes of bees and Ruth's death are two sublime moments in the history of cinematography and certainly will be forever in the memory of those who love the movies. Jessica Tandy and Kathy Bates similarly shine in their roles. Director Jon Avnet was an extraordinary competence. Made a perfect job and deserve an Oscar at the height of the result. No doubt a timeless film, magic, awesome.

I just watched this film for the 3rd or 4th time and each time it touches me to the very depth of my heart. It is a perfectly made film, flawlessly acted, brilliantly written and directed. More of the actors, and the director, should have received Oscar nominations. This is a film about life and all of its elements: family, tragedy, loss, racism, physical abuse, emotional abuse, abuse of power, marriage, spirituality, but most of all the spirit of love and deep, abiding friendship that both conflicts and resonates deeply through all of the conjoined characters, their lives, and their purpose. Few films will touch you as deeply as Fried Green Tomatoes, its profound message one you will carry with you every day of your life, with everyone you know. This is one of the best films ever made.

I was first introduced to this movie by flipping through the channels and I believe it was on HBO. It was about twenty minutes into the movie and I thought to give it a chance and my mouth was open in awe by the end of the movie. I've seen the movie many many times since that first time and I love it more and more every time. It has amazing acting, especially from Kathy Bates. This movie truly show's off her amazing acting abilities. There is not one single scene with bad acting in it and that is very hard to find in any movie ever. I love the evolution of all the characters. Evelyn going from being the housewife trying to fix her marriage, to fixing her life herself. Ruth going from the poor abused house wife to being stronger and fighting for her baby against her husband. Idgie never really changed but it's amazing to see how she influences every one else's life in extraordinary ways. This movie is the ultimate in story telling. Not just for Evelyn but for the viewers watching the film. A true classic.

Timid housewife Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates) befriends old Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy) at a retirement home. She recounts an old depression era story of Idgie Threadgoode (Mary Stuart Masterson) and her friendship with Ruth Jamison (Mary-Louise Parker). Their lives are forever linked by the death of Idgie's brother who was Ruth's boyfriend.This is based on a novel that takes place in Alabama. The modern story doesn't have quite the punch. The old time story exceeds it in almost every way. It may have been an important part of the novel, but I don't know if the modern story necessarily adds anything to the movie. Both Marys are outstanding in their roles. Their characters are truly the center of this movie.